Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, Sikh temple in Sirhind-Fategarh, India
Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib is a Sikh temple in Sirhind-Fategarh with multiple shrines and sacred sections marking key moments in Sikh history. The complex includes structures like Bhora Sahib and the Thanda Burj, which together form a connected place of worship.
The temple stands at a site of great significance where the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh were executed by the ruling authority in 1705. Sikh forces later gained control of the area and built sacred structures to commemorate this tragic event.
The complex serves as a gathering place where free meals are offered daily to all visitors regardless of background or belief. This practice reflects core Sikh values of equality and communal sharing.
Visitors can enter throughout the day, with the busiest times during morning and evening prayers. Head coverings are required inside, and modest clothing is respectfully expected.
The Thanda Burj, or "cold tower," is a lesser-visited section of the complex with its own story of hardship and endurance. This structure marks where family members were held during a harsh winter, adding another layer of human meaning to the grounds.
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