Gurdwara Dam Dama Sahib, Sikh temple near Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India
Gurdwara Dam Dama Sahib is a Sikh place of worship in Delhi, situated along the Outer Ring Road near Nizamuddin East, with white marble walls and golden domes. The complex includes a prayer hall, a communal kitchen, and lodging for pilgrims.
The site is associated with a 1707 meeting between Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and Prince Muazzam, who later became Emperor Bahadur Shah I. That encounter is said to have produced an alliance that shaped events during the Mughal succession struggle.
Visitors of any background are welcome to join the langar, a free communal meal served daily in the kitchen area of the gurdwara. This practice is central to Sikh tradition and reflects the principle that all people share the same table.
The gurdwara is within walking distance of Nizamuddin East and is open to visitors of all faiths. Covering your head and removing your shoes before entering is required.
During the 1707 meeting, the grounds are said to have hosted elephant and bull fights as part of the exchanges between the Guru and the prince. This detail links the site to the political rituals of the Mughal court in a way that few visitors expect.
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