Gurdwara Katalgarh Sahib

Gurdwara Katalgarh Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India. It marks the site where the two elder sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, along with other Sikh warriors martyred in the Battle of Chamkaur in 1704 were cremated. Revered as a major pilgrimage centre, the white-domed gurdwara commemorates their sacrifice and forms part of the five historic gurdwaras of Chamkaur Sahib.

Visitors can expect a serene white-marble gurdwara complex with domes, a large prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), and a sacred cremation site marked within the premises. The complex includes a sarovar area, langar hall, and open courtyards. Visitors can observe daily prayers, kirtan, and community service, walk through the peaceful complex, pay respects in the main hall, and partake in langar. The surroundings are town-based with other historic gurdwaras nearby.

Gurdwara Katalgarh Sahib commemorates the Battle of Chamkaur fought on 6-7 December 1704, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji with a small group of Sikhs faced a large Mughal army. Sahibzada Ajit Singh (18 years) and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh (14 years), the two elder sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, along with three Panj Pyare and other Sikhs attained martyrdom. After the battle, their bodies and those of other martyrs were cremated at this site, known as Katalgarh.

The gurdwara is one of the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites in Punjab and a symbol of sacrifice, courage and faith. It is part of the five historic gurdwaras of Chamkaur Sahib and hosts the annual Shaheedi Jor Mela in December, when thousands of devotees gather to pay tribute. The shrine is managed under the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and serves as a centre for religious gatherings and langar.