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Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib

Description

Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib is situated at Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Pandit Pant Marg, Near Parliament House, New Delhi, Delhi -110001, India. The Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib is a holy place. The Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib's building has beautiful gardens surrounding it. You will find an entrance on each of the four sides of the building. This shows that the place welcomes people from various religions. It treats one and all equally. As per the records the total cost of the building is said to be Rs. 25 lakhs. It took almost twelve years to finish the Gurdwara Rakab Ganj. Such serinity, peace and blessed you feel after visiting Gurdwara Rakab ganj.

History

Sahib, 500Km away from Sis Rakab Ganj Sahib is an important historic Gurdwara in Delhi. It is located at the exact spot where Dhan Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur's ji headless body was cremated after the Mughal executioner Jalaudin of Samana beheaded Guru ji. Two brave Sikhs of the Guru ji, Bhai Lakhi Shah Banjara and his son, Bhai Naghaiya rescued the headless body of the revered ninth Sikh Guru from Chandni Chowk, Delhi after the execution of the Guru ji. Guru ji's body was rescued by these two with a convoy of several ox-driven carts carrying bales of cotton and foodstuffs. Due to the strong dust storm, these brave Sikhs managed to lift the body of the Guru ji without the Guards discovering what was going on. These two Sikhs were able to lift the body with great speed under the cover of the storm and then conceal the body in the cart under bales of cotton. They then quickly moved towards Raisina village, the place where they lived. To avoid any suspicion by the authorities Bhai Lakhi Shah Banjara placed the body on a bed and set fire to his whole house. This place came to be known as Rakab Ganj. This tragedy took place on November 11, 1675 under orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Another devoted Sikh, Bhai Jaita took the Guru ji's head to Anandpur Ganj, Chandni Chowk.

Full Address

Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib, Near Parliament Street, South Block, Rakab Ganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

 

Type of Place

  • Gurudwara

Prefered For

  • Couples
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Kids
  • Senior Citizen

Transportation

  • IGI AIRPORT
  • New Delhi Railway Station
  • Patel chowk (0.7 km away )

Important Information

  • • In morning and evening daily various prayers session are held. • Open at 5 Am. • No entry fees. • Gurudwara opens 24 hours all the week days . • On festival or important occasion several events are also held there. • Sarai facilities is also available here. • 12 AC rooms , attached toilet ,beds @ Rs 750 / day . Preference to a family only.

Attraction

  • Indian as well as foreigner will be attracted to the style and interiors of the gurudwara.The Lakhi Shah Banjara Hall inside the gurudwara is also a center of attraction which has been used for several events and occasions. It can accommodate a good amount of people.

Things to Buy

  • Outside of Gurudwara there are several things like t-shirts on which quotes are printed on bravery in Punjabi, kada, holy books . Half km away a big market palika bazar where you can buy thing like clothes, bags, shoes, electronic gadgets from a toy to laptop and tattoo shops are also there.

Things to Eat

  • The prasad halwa tastes as if Babaji has poured his kripa on it.On walking distance there are several food stalls having delicious foods like Chole Bhature, Bread Pakora's with chilly sauce, fruits and fruits chaat etc.

Things to enjoy

  • Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Prayers You can attend the various prayer sessions that are held at the gurudwara. They take place in the morning and evenings. The gurudwara is open on the weekdays too. You can sit there and listen to the teachings of various gurus. Sometimes prayers and poems are also said aloud. Teachings of Guru Nanak too are also shared with people. Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Events You can also be a part of the various religious events that takes place. Some are held in a month and also annually. The Lakhi Shah Banjara Hall inside the gurudwara has been used for several events and occasions. It can accommodate a good amount of people.