One of the most august and honored place of the Sikh's is the Guru Ka Taal. It is located in Agra, a place well known for its monuments and architectural splendors.
A holy place of worship of the Sikh's, this Gurudwara was visited by one of the ten revered Gurus of Sikhism. The Gurudwara is of great historical importance to the Sikhs. It was built over the place where the Guru Tegh Bahadur laid down his arms to offer arrest to Aurangazeb, the Mughal King. Several devotees gather every year to pay homage to the great Sikh guru in this Gurudwara.
Originally, the Tal was a reservoir in the area near Sikandra. This historic structure dates back to the 17th century. The reservoir was ornamented with stone carvings. Out of the twelve towers of the Tal, only eight towers have survived and been retrieved. This red stone structure bears witness to the magnificent architecture of the India. The Gurudwara called Guru Ka Taal was built due to the contributions and arduous efforts of Sant Sadhu Singh Mauni in 1970s.
The Gurudwara is located in the region of Sikandra in the city of Agra. The Gurudwara is one of the chief attractions of Agra. Its premises remain open daily from dawn to dusk. There are no charges required for admission into the Guru Ka Taal. This tourist attraction is well connected by road from all over the city. The nearest railway station to Sikandra is Baluchpura Railway Station that is located at a distance of 5 kms from the place. The religious sanctuary, Guru ka Taal is a revered place for the Sikhs and a major tourist attraction of India.
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