Gurdwara Manji Sahib

Gurdwara Manji Sahib is a prominent Sikh shrine located on G.T. Road in Ambala City, Haryana. It commemorates the visits of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, who stayed here during their travels. The term 'Manji' refers to the cot on which the Gurus sat. The white-domed gurdwara with its prayer hall and sarovar is an important pilgrimage centre and community hub for devotees in the Ambala region.

Visitors can expect a white marble gurdwara complex with a domed sanctum, large Diwan Hall for prayers and kirtan, and a langar hall. The premises are clean, peaceful and well-maintained with open courtyards, Nishan Sahib flag, and accommodation blocks (sarai). Visitors can attend prayers, listen to Gurbani kirtan, partake in langar, and explore the hall displaying historical information. The surroundings are urban, located on a busy road in Ambala City with shops and residential areas nearby.

Gurdwara Manji Sahib marks the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh Guru, stayed during his travels through the region, and where Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, also halted as a child and later during his journeys. The 'Manji' (cot) on which the Gurus sat is preserved as sacred. The shrine was later developed to commemorate these visits and is maintained by the Gurdwara management committee.

The gurdwara is a revered centre of Sikh faith in Haryana, embodying principles of equality, humility and selfless service through daily prayers, kirtan and langar open to all. It serves as a community gathering place and hosts large congregations during Gurpurabs of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, and on Gurpurab and Baisakhi.