Gurudwara Sis Ganj is one of the important Delhi religious sites because of its embodiment of the philosophy of sacrifice and community welfare inscribed in the religious sects of Sikhism. Built in commemoration of the Sikh Guru Tegh bahadur Singh, who was beheaded by the Mughals in the year 1675, the Gurudwara Sis Ganj has become the prime pilgrim destination in Delhi. It is situated in the Chandni Chowk area of old Delhi and is easily accessible from all the important places in Delhi.

'Sis' etymologically means 'head', and this Sikh place of worship has attained its name from a popular legend related to the slain guru. After Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded by Aurangzeb, two of his devoted students fled with his body and head. The head was cremated in Chakk Nanaki in Anandpur Sahib and the body was taken to Rakab Ganj Gurudwara.

Millions of pilgrims flock into the temple proximities to take a glimpse of the well that is situated in Gurudwara Sis Ganj. This well is considered to have been the bathing place of Guru Tegh Bahadur while he was in prison. One can also have a look at the tree under which the guru was slain. Reminiscent of the bygone years and the ideology that went into the building up of an ideal community, the Gurudwara Sis Ganj is one of the most important Delhi pilgrim destinations for the Sikhs.

Last Updated on 04 July 2011