About Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib
Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Village Lakhnaur in Ambala District, Haryana, about 13 km from Ambala City. It marks the ancestral village of Mata Gujri Ji, wife of Guru Tegh Bahadur and mother of Guru Gobind Singh, and commemorates visits by both Gurus. The white-domed complex with a sarovar and langar hall is an important pilgrimage centre for Sikhs and a notable heritage site in Haryana.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a peaceful white marble gurdwara complex with domes, a prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), Nishan Sahib, and a sarovar. The surroundings are rural and quiet, set within Village Lakhnaur. Inside, visitors can listen to Gurbani kirtan, offer prayers, partake in langar (community meal) in the langar hall, and view historical displays related to Mata Gujri Ji and the Gurus. The complex includes open courtyards, shoe-keeping area and sarai accommodation.
Key highlights
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Historic gurdwara associated with Mata Gujri Ji's birthplace and visits of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh
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Traditional Sikh architecture with white domes, Darbar Sahib and Nishan Sahib
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Sarovar (holy tank) within the complex
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Daily langar and kirtan for visitors
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Rural setting in Lakhnaur village near Ambala
History of Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib
Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib commemorates Village Lakhnaur as the birthplace and parental home of Mata Gujri Ji, daughter of Bhai Lal Chand Subhikkhi Khatri. Guru Tegh Bahadur visited Lakhnaur on his travels, and Guru Gobind Singh visited his maternal grandparents here. The shrine preserves the memory of these visits and the maternal family of the Tenth Guru.
Culture & Context
The gurdwara is a revered Sikh pilgrimage site and community centre. It hosts daily prayers, kirtan and langar, and observes Gurpurabs and other Sikh religious occasions. It reflects the cultural heritage of Haryana's Sikh community and serves as a place of congregation and service.
Route
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