Recently i have been to this Beautiful,peacful place ..Sisganj Gurudwara Sahib.
I don't know why gurudwara sahib ..i need to look at this terminology.
Sisganj Gurudwara Sahib is located opposite to The Red fort .
It was constructed at the place where 9th sikh guru Tejbahadur was beheaded by Aurangzeb for not accepting the mughal authority in 1675.
Guru Tejbahadur was the son of 6th Hargobind who was the sixth guru.He elected his grandson Har Rai as the next guru inspite of Guru Tejbahadur as he moved on the path of renunciation at that time and Hargobind wanted a worldly guru as his successor so he elected Har Rai as his successor.
But Har Rai died at the age of 31 and his Har kishan became the 8th guru who was of 5years.He lost the life at the age of 7 due to the disease.But gave hint that 9th guru will be found at Barkala.
Tejbahadur was made the 9th guru,Guru Gobind ,the next sikh guru was his son who began the Khalsa movement.
Sisganj Gurudwara Sahib is built at the site exactly opposite to the guru Tejbahadur's execution site.
Initially i was reluctant to go as we were having luggage with us(we were on the way to purani delhi railway station).He kept the luggage and i went alone to the marvelous, beautiful gurudwara where you experience the peace... serenity..from within.
When in Delhi one must visit this gurudwara which stands tall with a great history at the back.
I have never been to any Gurudwara but want to visit atleast once. During our Indian trips, we have a stop over at Delhi for 2 days. May be this time will make sure to go to Gurudwara.
ReplyDeleteI did not heard about Sisganj Gurudwara Sahib place before. you have shared great facts about this place. would love to visit it, when come india next time.
ReplyDeleteThis place is new for me, so happy to know the details and facts about it, thanks for sharing all details. I will try to visit for sure.
ReplyDeleteSis Ganj Gurudwara is an iconic place. Gurudwara Sahib as we consider Guru Granth sahib as a Jaagti Jyot. Guru Tegh Bahadurji was beheaded mainly because he refused to convert. As you have rightly mentioned, the serenity is striking even though it is crowded.. Chandni Chowk is a treasure house, and the Gurudwara is a must stop for me.
ReplyDeleteBeing a malayali it is a valuable piece of information for me. I have always wanted to visit a Gurudwara and experience the culture there. Will surely visit the place
ReplyDeleteYou have given a detailed account of the history and pedigree. It is an informative post for those who don't know about Sisganj Gurudwara and Gurudwaras in general
ReplyDeletei have been to Gurudwara - Golden Temple in Amritsar and one In Bangalore; and find these religious places so peaceful. I am sure u would have felt the same.
ReplyDeleteI have been there and all other Gurudwaras in Delhi and I feel so much of positivity around when i go there. Irrespective of the culture, I find peace in all such pious place
ReplyDeleteBeing at the religious place and feeling its aura is like going with the flow of emotions. Good to know about your experience at Gurudwara.
ReplyDeleteI have been Sisganj sahib gurudwara and it is such a peaceful place. However, I did not know the history behind it. Thanks for telling more about Sisganj Sahib.
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