Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib is one of the nine historical gurdwaras in Dilli and was built to commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. It is situated in Chandani Chowk, on the same site where Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb ordered the beheading of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur in the year 1675. It is said that when Guru Tegh Bahadur died, no one had the courage to pick up his body. … [Read more...]
Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib in Saddi Dilli….
Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib is a medieval piece of construction that was made by Lakhi Banjara in 1732 AD. The Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib is situated on the Pant Road in Saddi Dilli and the Parliament House and the North Block of Central Secretariat is right in front of it. The Gurudwara was built in 1783, after Sikh military leader Baghel Singh captured Dilli, on 11 March 1783, … [Read more...]
The Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Saddi Dilli….
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara (house of worship), in Saddi Dilli, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Hari Krishan, it houses a beautiful “fish laden” pond inside its complex known as the "Sarovar", the water from this Sarovar is considered holy and is commonly known as "Amrit". Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was first built as a small … [Read more...]
Saddi Dilli’s Trade Fair….
Although the Trade Fair in New Delhi, India has started yesterday the 14th of Nov 2012, I might be late but have surely not missed out on writing about this mega industrial cum shopping cum loitering cum eating cum time pass (for some or many) affair. The Trade Fair in Saddi Dilli is conducted every year by the ITPO between the 14th and 27th November at the Pragati Maidan … [Read more...]
Diwali celebrations in Saddi Dilli….
Here’s wishing a very happy Diwali to all. The festival of lights Diwali, is not only the most awaited and celebrated festival of the year it is also the most biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. And Dilli Wallas surely know how to celebrate Diwali. This festival of lights is marked by four to five days of celebration, which literally illuminates the entire … [Read more...]
