One of the nine historical Gurudwara in delhi, the Gurudwara-Sis-Ganj-Sahib was established in 1783 by Baghel Singh. The Gurudwara came into existence to commemorate the martyrdom site of ninth Sikh guru – Guru Tej Bahadur. It is located in Chandni Chowk and marks the site where Sikh guru was beheaded on the order passed by Aurangzeb for not converting into Islam.
Architecture of Gurudwara in delhi
The present day structure of the Gurudwara in delhi was built in 1930. It has the Guru’s beheaded head well preserved under the trunk of the tree. Even the well where the guru took his final bath during his stay in prison has also been well preserved. There is a prison adjoining the Gurudwara called Kotwali. The Kotwali was where the guru and his disciples were retained and tortured.
Pilgrimage tourism Gurudwara in delhi
Gurudwara attracts several pilgrims especially from the Sikh community. In the month of March during 1783, a mighty Sikh army leader BaghelSingh brought his army to Delhi and occupied the divan-I-am. Watching the army, the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II decided to agree on a settlement. The agreement permitted Baghel singh to raise Gurudwaras on Sikh historical sites within the city. It was also agreed that six anna’s of all the octroi duties in the capital will be received by the Moghul leader. Sis Ganj was a monumental Gurudwara built by Baghel Singh within an awe inspiring eight month period.
Gurudwara Sis ganj remained a site of communal dispute and litigation. In 1930 the Gurudwara came into existence and in the following days it received a golden guild of domes. The kotwali went under the management of Sikh Gurudwara in delhi management committee in the year 2000.
History of Gurudwara in delhi
The Gurudwara in delhiGurudwara holds a lot of history most of it extremely heart rendering. However it is the gory history that has attracted the attention of many from across the globe. More than 4000 workers were employed to build this Gurudwara in a medieval style. Like the other Gurudwaras, at Sis Ganj Sahib also pilgrims are expected to cover their head. The Gurudwara has two entrances;the main structure of the Gurudwara is a huge hall. The hall is spacious and comprises of a bronze canopy in the center. Under the canopy you will find the holy book – Guru granth.
The Gurudwara can be reached easily by air, train and road. Delhi is the main landing are from train or plane. You can hire a taxi or cab and head to the gurudwara. For leisure travelers there is a museum built opposite to this gurudwara. Models have been placed to describe the making of the Gurudwara. You can find a good collection of writings on Sikh history. The Gurudwara in delhi attracts several tourist, pilgrims and local visitors mainly during the birth anniversary of all ten Guru’s, mainly Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh.
