Gurudwara Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib
Sri Kesgarh Sahib is one of the Five Takhats of the Sikhs. After 1820 regular Granthis began
serving at Kesgarh Sahib. Historical sources mention the names of Bhai Karam Singh, Bhai
Kharak Singh, Bhai Budh Singh, Bhai Puran Singh, Bhai Amar Singh etc as the Granthis of
Kesgarh Sahib. From the century 1820 to 1925 Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib had only one Granthi.
After Gurdwara sahib’s reforming movement from the century 1920 to 1925, a "Jathedar" was
appointed here too. The designation(“Jathedar”) was given to Master Ajit Singh Ambalvi,
Jathedar Harcharan Singh Mahalon, Giani Resham Singh, Giani Partap Singh Mallewal, Jathedar
Bir Singh, Giani Fauja Singh, Giani Bachitar Singh, Jathedar Gurdial Singh Ajnoha, Bhai
Shawinder Singh, Bhai Balbir Singh, Bhai Manjit Singh (Prof.).
serving at Kesgarh Sahib. Historical sources mention the names of Bhai Karam Singh, Bhai
Kharak Singh, Bhai Budh Singh, Bhai Puran Singh, Bhai Amar Singh etc as the Granthis of
Kesgarh Sahib. From the century 1820 to 1925 Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib had only one Granthi.
After Gurdwara sahib’s reforming movement from the century 1920 to 1925, a "Jathedar" was
appointed here too. The designation(“Jathedar”) was given to Master Ajit Singh Ambalvi,
Jathedar Harcharan Singh Mahalon, Giani Resham Singh, Giani Partap Singh Mallewal, Jathedar
Bir Singh, Giani Fauja Singh, Giani Bachitar Singh, Jathedar Gurdial Singh Ajnoha, Bhai
Shawinder Singh, Bhai Balbir Singh, Bhai Manjit Singh (Prof.).
Shastars of Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Kesgarh Sahib
KHANDA i.e double edged sword is the shastar used by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to prepare Amrit
on the announcement of Khalsa Day.
on the announcement of Khalsa Day.
SAIF is a double edged shastar presented to the Tenth Guru in the Fort of Agra by Mughal
Emperor Bahadur Shah.
Emperor Bahadur Shah.
MUSKET that was presented to Guru Sahib by one of his Sikhs from Lahore.
Spear(Shastar) known as KARPA BARCHA of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji walked from Anandpur Sahib, to Kiratpur Sahib, to receive the head of
his father(Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji). Gurdwara Sri Bibangarh Sahib situated at Kiratpur Sahib
marks the spot where the hallowed head was received then placed it on a biban to be brought
for cremation at Anandpur Sahib in a procession singing the sacred hymns from Gurbani.
his father(Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji). Gurdwara Sri Bibangarh Sahib situated at Kiratpur Sahib
marks the spot where the hallowed head was received then placed it on a biban to be brought
for cremation at Anandpur Sahib in a procession singing the sacred hymns from Gurbani.
The cremation of the head of Guru Sahib was carried out here on November 17,1675. A
memorable Gurdwara Sahib is in the form of a podium within a small room that was constructed
over the ashes by Guru Ji himself. When tenth guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji left the place
Anandpur Sahib in December 5 and 6,1705, he visited Gurudwara Sahib and appointed Bhai
Gurbakhsh Das as caretaker of this Gurdwara.
memorable Gurdwara Sahib is in the form of a podium within a small room that was constructed
over the ashes by Guru Ji himself. When tenth guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji left the place
Anandpur Sahib in December 5 and 6,1705, he visited Gurudwara Sahib and appointed Bhai
Gurbakhsh Das as caretaker of this Gurdwara.
The renovation and augmentation of the monument were carried out under the supervision of
Baba Seva Singh of Anandgarh during the early 1970's. Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is
seated in a two storey building with pinnacled dome that provides a 4.5 metre wide covered
circumambulatory passage supported on exquisitely designed marble columns around the inner
sanctum.
Baba Seva Singh of Anandgarh during the early 1970's. Where Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is
seated in a two storey building with pinnacled dome that provides a 4.5 metre wide covered
circumambulatory passage supported on exquisitely designed marble columns around the inner
sanctum.
Gurudwara Guru Ka Mehal
Gurdwara Guru Ka Mahal was built by Guru Tegh Bahadur as his home and it was here that the
three youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh were born.
three youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh were born.
Gurudwara Bhora Sahib
There is a basement room in the Gurdwara Guru Ka Mehal where Guru Ji and his family would
pray, this is known as Gurdwara Sri Bhora Sahib. A 1.5 metre square and half a metre high
platform in the middle of the present basement marks the site of the original bhora. The Guru
Granth Sahib is now seated on a platform on the ground floor.
pray, this is known as Gurdwara Sri Bhora Sahib. A 1.5 metre square and half a metre high
platform in the middle of the present basement marks the site of the original bhora. The Guru
Granth Sahib is now seated on a platform on the ground floor.
Gurudwara Damdama Sahib
This is the place where Guru Tegh Bahadur made his son, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Tenth
Guru of Sikhs.
Guru of Sikhs.
Gurudwara Thara Sahib
The Thara Sahib situated in front of Damdama Sahib. This is the place where Guru Ji would sit
listen to the Sangat, teach them and meet visitors. This was also the place where Pandit Kripa
Ram Dutt along with about 500 Kashmiri Pandits begged Guru Tegh Bahadur to save them and
their religon (Hinduism) in the face of Mughal tyranny.
listen to the Sangat, teach them and meet visitors. This was also the place where Pandit Kripa
Ram Dutt along with about 500 Kashmiri Pandits begged Guru Tegh Bahadur to save them and
their religon (Hinduism) in the face of Mughal tyranny.
Gurudwara Akal Bunga Sahib
Gurdwara Akal Bunga Sahib is situated exact opposite to Gurdwara Sis Ganj. This is the place
where Guru Sahib messaged the Sikhs after the creation of the head of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Sahib. Guru Sahib asked the Sikhs to bow before the Will of the Mighty. He told them to be
prepared for the battle for freedom of faith and war against mughal tyranny and bias.
where Guru Sahib messaged the Sikhs after the creation of the head of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Sahib. Guru Sahib asked the Sikhs to bow before the Will of the Mighty. He told them to be
prepared for the battle for freedom of faith and war against mughal tyranny and bias.
Gurudwara Akal Bunga is a small holly housed in an old building. This place has been built by a
pujari, Man Singh in 1889. It composes of pentagonal room on either side of a masonry pedestal
from where the Guru Granth Sahib is seated behind glass panels. The pedestal marks the spot
sitting where during the cremation of his father, Guru Gobind Singh delivered a lecture to his
followers.
pujari, Man Singh in 1889. It composes of pentagonal room on either side of a masonry pedestal
from where the Guru Granth Sahib is seated behind glass panels. The pedestal marks the spot
sitting where during the cremation of his father, Guru Gobind Singh delivered a lecture to his
followers.
Gurudwara Manji Sahib
Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Anandpur, also known as Gurdwara Sri Dumalgarh Sahib. Sri Guru
Gobind Singh Ji used this place to train his sons and also used as a playing ground. Wrestling
matches and other competitions were also held here. Guru Ji was sitting here under a bunyan
tree when Ajmer Chand, the ruler of Bilaspur attacked Anandpur Sahib. In the war field, the
Sikhs, under the command of Bhai Maan Singh, gave a behooving fight to the hill army. During
the war Bhai Maan Singh was wounded and the Khalsa flag was broken. A Sikh soldier described
the incident to Guru Ji. At this Guru Ji cut a small piece of cloth known as “Farra” from his
Keski and set it in his turban in the form of a hanging flag. Guru Ji announced that “In future
Khalsa flag shall never fall or get lowered. It will be a part of the Turban of every Sikh
commander”. Sahibzada Fateh Singh(son of Guru ji), who was just five years old at that time,
also cover his turban using Farra.
Gobind Singh Ji used this place to train his sons and also used as a playing ground. Wrestling
matches and other competitions were also held here. Guru Ji was sitting here under a bunyan
tree when Ajmer Chand, the ruler of Bilaspur attacked Anandpur Sahib. In the war field, the
Sikhs, under the command of Bhai Maan Singh, gave a behooving fight to the hill army. During
the war Bhai Maan Singh was wounded and the Khalsa flag was broken. A Sikh soldier described
the incident to Guru Ji. At this Guru Ji cut a small piece of cloth known as “Farra” from his
Keski and set it in his turban in the form of a hanging flag. Guru Ji announced that “In future
Khalsa flag shall never fall or get lowered. It will be a part of the Turban of every Sikh
commander”. Sahibzada Fateh Singh(son of Guru ji), who was just five years old at that time,
also cover his turban using Farra.
Gurdwara Shaheedi Bagh
There is an Oak Tree is of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s time. When this oak tree dries out, Sangat
requested to Guru Ji to turn it green again.Guru Ji said that “a lady who never scolded a man
comes here and take bath then the tree would turn green”. When such a lady arrived, she went
for bath and oak tree turned green again. Then Guru Ji asked the lady that “Why she never
scolded the man?”. She described her story that she had seven sisters and their father had
died and mother was pregnant. Their whole property was seized by the mughal government and
ordered that if her mother would have a son then they get their property back. By God’s dignity,
her mother gave birth to a male child and they got back their property. After that, she gave
respect to man as a blessing. Guru Ji’s elephant named “Parshadi” was tied with the same oak tree.
requested to Guru Ji to turn it green again.Guru Ji said that “a lady who never scolded a man
comes here and take bath then the tree would turn green”. When such a lady arrived, she went
for bath and oak tree turned green again. Then Guru Ji asked the lady that “Why she never
scolded the man?”. She described her story that she had seven sisters and their father had
died and mother was pregnant. Their whole property was seized by the mughal government and
ordered that if her mother would have a son then they get their property back. By God’s dignity,
her mother gave birth to a male child and they got back their property. After that, she gave
respect to man as a blessing. Guru Ji’s elephant named “Parshadi” was tied with the same oak tree.
