Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, located in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, is one of the most historically significant Sikh shrines. It was built in 1783 by Baghel Singh, a Sikh general, to commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh Guru. Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed here on November 11, 1675, on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam and standing up for the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits.

The gurudwara stands at the very site where Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded, and the trunk of the banyan tree, under which he was executed, is still preserved inside. A small well, where the Guru was allowed to bathe before his execution, is also part of the shrine. The severed head (Sis) of Guru Tegh Bahadur was secretly taken by his disciple Bhai Jaita to Anandpur Sahib, where it was cremated by his son, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The body was taken by Lakhi Shah Vanjara, a devotee, and cremated secretly at his home, which is now the site of Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi.

Things to Experience at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

• Darbar Sahib (Main Prayer Hall): Experience the divine atmosphere of continuous kirtan (hymn singing).
• Historical Relics: The preserved banyan tree trunk and the sacred well.
• Langar (Community Kitchen): Free meals served to all visitors, embodying Sikh values of seva (selfless service) and equality.
• Sarovar (Holy Pool): A spiritual spot for purification and reflection.