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Home >> Punjab >> People Culture and Festivals >> Fairs >> Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib


Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela

Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela of Punjab is held every year to commemorate one of the most significant events in the Sikh history - the martyrdom of two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh. They were bricked alive for refusing to convert to Islam. This horrific incident took place on 25th December, 1704. Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela of Punjab is a source of inspiration and strength for the people of Punjab, as it reminds them of their rich tradition of being ready to sacrifice their lives for their faith.

A golden palanquin of Panj Piaras escorts the well decorated golden 'palki' of Shri Guru Granth Sahib. Flanked with flowers, the palanquin is moved in procession from Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib to Gurudwara Sri Jyoti Swarup. The two martyrs were cremated at this place. Barefooted devotees clear the path by sweeping it and washing it with milk as they walk ahead of the palki. The procession is symbolic of the actual cremation procession of the martyrs.

Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela at Punjab is accompanied with marital arts performances known as the Gatika Play.

  • When: Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela is celebrated from 25th to 28th December ever year.

  • How To Reach Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela:

    • By Air: There are two major airports in Punjab - Chandigarh and Amritsar. These airports connect Punjab to other Indian cities by regular flights. Indian airlines operate flights from Chandigarh to Delhi, Lucknow, Leh and Amritsar.

    • By Rail: Punjab Railways well connect it with other parts of the country. The four major railway hubs in Punjab are as follows: Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Pathankot and Jalandhar.

    • By Road: The major cities of India are connected to the state capital by State Highways. Punjab is connected with most of north and east India by National Highway 1 or the Grand Trunk Road.