Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Sikh temple in Chandni Chowk, India

Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib is a Sikh temple complex in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, built of pale stone with reddish-brown trim. Its rectangular base has rows of arched windows and a projecting balcony level. The roofline carries two small golden domes on slender corner columns, smaller domed pavilions along the sides, and a central dome under scaffolding. A white vertical panel with dark windows is attached to the lower right facade, and a blue metal fence with a white gateway stands at the front boundary.

The shrine was established in 1783 after Baghel Singh negotiated with Mughal emperor Shah Alam II to build Sikh religious structures in Delhi. This agreement represented a significant moment for Sikh presence and practice within the city.

The gurdwara runs an open community kitchen where free meals are prepared and served to thousands daily, welcoming all visitors regardless of background. This practice reflects how the place actively embodies hospitality and creates space for people to gather as equals.

Visitors must remove shoes and cover their heads before entering, with storage facilities and head coverings provided at the entrance. It helps to wear respectful clothing and be mindful of ongoing prayers and activities taking place throughout the space.

The severed head of Guru Tegh Bahadur was carried from this site to Anandpur Sahib by his disciple Bhai Jaita, who was renamed Bhai Jivan Singh according to Sikh rites. A second Gurdwara Sisganj Sahib in Punjab marks where the head was cremated.