Gurdwara Bibeksar Sahib

Gurdwara Bibeksar Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located on the bank of Bibeksar Sarovar, southeast of the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab. Associated with Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, it marks the site where he is believed to have held discourses and planned the excavation of the sarovar in the 17th century. The white-domed gurdwara and its sacred pool form part of the five holy sarovars of Amritsar.

Visitors can expect a serene white-marble gurdwara situated on the edge of the rectangular Bibeksar Sarovar with a paved parikrama, domed sanctum, and Nishan Sahib. The setting is quieter than the main Golden Temple complex, surrounded by residential lanes and approach roads. Inside, visitors can see the Darbar Sahib hall, listen to Gurbani kirtan, view the sarovar, and participate in langar. The site is well-maintained and visited as part of the circuit of historic gurdwaras around Harmandir Sahib.

Gurdwara Bibeksar Sahib commemorates Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru. According to tradition, Guru Hargobind used to hold discussions on Gurbani at this site and planned the excavation of Bibeksar Sarovar here in 1628. The sarovar was excavated under his supervision and later the gurdwara was constructed on its bank. It is counted among the five sacred sarovars of Amritsar - Santokhsar, Amritsar, Ramsar, Kaulsar and Bibeksar.

The gurdwara holds significant religious importance for Sikhs as one of the five holy sarovars associated with the Sikh Gurus. Pilgrims visiting Harmandir Sahib traditionally visit Bibeksar Sahib to bathe in or pay respects at the sarovar, which is considered sacred. It continues to serve as an active place of worship, kirtan, and community langar.