Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib is a prominent Sikh shrine located in the town of Fatehgarh Sahib in the Indian state of Punjab. It is a place of great historical and religious significance and is closely associated with the martyrdom of the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.The gurdwara is built on the site where the two sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, were martyred in 1705. The two young boys, who were just 9 and 7 years old, were ordered to be bricked alive by the Mughal Governor of Sirhind, Wazir Khan, for refusing to renounce their faith in Sikhism.
The gurdwara complex includes several buildings and structures, including the main shrine, a museum, a library, a langar hall, and a sarovar (sacred pool). The main shrine is a beautiful white marble building with a golden dome, and it houses the holy book of Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib.The gurdwara hosts several religious ceremonies and festivals throughout the year, including the martyrdom anniversary of the Sahibzada, which is marked with great reverence and devotion by Sikhs from all over the world. The langar hall serves free meals to all visitors, and the gurdwara also provides accommodation for pilgrims.
Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Sikh bravery and sacrifice. It stands as a testament to the unyielding faith and courage of the Sahibzada, who preferred death over renouncing their faith. The gurdwara is a place of pilgrimage for Sikhs, who come here to pay their respects and seek blessings.
