Gurudwaras In and Around Amritsar
Day 1: Golden Temple, Ramsar Sahib, Baba Deep Singh
Amritsar Golden Temple: Golden temple is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in India. Considered as the ultimate place of the Sikh faith, the Golden Temple of Amritsar attracts a large number of devotees every year. Sikh devotees, for whom the Golden Temple is a symbol of freedom and spiritual independence, visit the Temple from all over the world to offer prayers. The Golden temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib, which means "the Temple of God".
GURUDWARA RAMSAR:- Gurudwara Ramsar stands on the bank of the Ramsar Sarovar, near Chativind Gate, on the southeastern side of the walled city. After the completion of the Harimandar, Guru Arjan undertook the compilation of Adi Granth, the Holy Book, now revered as Guru Granth Sahib. For this task, he chose a secluded site. The spot selected was then a shady nook, one km away from the bustle of the town. To make the surroundings more agreeable, he had a tank dug which was named Ramsar after Guru Ram Das. Here, Guru Arjan composed his famous Sukhmani, the Psalm of Peace, and with Bhai Gurdas as his scribe compiled the Adi Granth during 1603-04. The present Gurdwara Ramsar, a small marble-lined hall topped by a gilded, fluted lotus dome built in 1855, marks the site of the Guru's labors.
Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Shaheed:- The great Sikh scholar and martyr Baba Deep Singh was mortally wounded here when in 1762 the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali ordered the Harimandar Sahib blown up and the Sacred Tank filled in. Baba Deep Singh, the greatest Sikh scholar of his time, took up the sword on a mission to restore the sanctity of the Sikh's most revered Temple. He along with five thousand faithful Sikhs fought against the Muslim forces of Jahan Khan. Although heavily outnumbered the Sikhs fought bravely.
Day 2: Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib, San Sahib
Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib:- 7 km west of Amritsar is named after a well that Guru Arjan (1563-1606) had sunk. The well was so wide, and the water supply so abundant, that six Persian wheels installed around the interior of its circumference could operate simultaneously. Hence its name is Chheharta lit. Having six (chhe) Persian wheels (hart or harta).
The well has now been covered, but its water is still pumped to feed the main tank of the Gurdwara. Now developed as an industrial township, Chheharta falls within the revenue limits of Vadali Guru, a village one km to the south, where Guru Arjan stayed during 1594-97.
Gurdwara San Sahib:- Is situated in the village of Basarke in Amritsar District, Punjab, India. Guru Amar Das Ji was named the next Guru by Guru Angad Dev Ji, but Datu Ji the son of Guru Angad Dev was, like Guru Nanak's son, sure that as the Guru's son he should be appointed the Guru. He forced Guru Amar Das Ji to leave Goindwal Sahib. Guru Amar Das is a humble person, who returned to his family village of Basarke.
Here the Guru shut himself up in a small hut with a note on the door. The note said, "He who opens this door is no Sikh of mine, nor am I his Guru." When a delegation of Sikhs led by Baba Buddha Ji found the hut they were perplexed as to what to do. Finally, Baba Buddha decided to make a hole in the wall so as not to go against the Guru's instruction. Once inside they pleaded with the Guru to return to Goindwal Sahib as only he was their true beloved Guru and the Sikhs could not live without him. Guru Amar Das finally relented and returned with the Sikhs. The hole in the wall is still preserved today inside the Gurdwara Sahib. Gurdwara Sahib is situated on the Amritsar-Chaubal Road.Gurdwara Baba Budda Sahib:- is situated on Chaabal Amritsar road. BABA BHUDA JI spends many parts of his life here. GURU ARJAN DEV JI also visited this place. Mata Ganga Ji desired her to wish for their son which GURU ARJAN DEV JI suggested she pay homage to BABA BHUDA JI and ask for putar di daat, Mata Ji got delicious food prepared and visited Baba Ji here. But Baba Ji refused to accept the food. Later Mata Ji herself prepared Missi roti and an onion (pyaag) and visited Baba Ji. BABA BHUDA JI blessed Mata Ji with their son and told her that her son would be a great warrior and he will crush Muslim's heads as he crushed the onion. And Later Mata Ji and SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JI were blessed with putar SHRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI.
Gurudwara Bir Baba Buddha in the revenue limits of the village of Thatta, 20 km south of Amritsar, commemorates Baba Buddha (1506 - 1631), the venerable Sikh of the time of Guru Nanak who lived long enough to anoint five succeeding Gurus. He spent many years looking after the bir, lit. A reserved forest used for cattle grazing is said to have been offered to Guru Arjan by Chaudhari Langah of Patti out of his private lands. Accord
