Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib

Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib is a prominent Sikh shrine located in Kiratpur Sahib, Rupnagar District, Punjab, on the banks of the Sutlej River. Established by Baba Gurditta Ji, son of Guru Hargobind Sahib, it is revered as the place where the ashes of Guru Hargobind, Guru Har Rai and Guru Har Krishan were immersed. The gurdwara is an important pilgrimage centre for Sikhs for asthi visarjan rituals.

Visitors can expect a serene white-domed gurdwara complex situated on the bank of the Sutlej River at Kiratpur Sahib. The complex includes the main prayer hall, a sarovar area near the riverbank where ash immersion ceremonies are performed, langar hall, and open courtyards. The atmosphere is calm and devotional with continuous kirtan, pilgrims performing prayers, and views of the river and surrounding low hills.

Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib was established by Baba Gurditta Ji, eldest son of Guru Hargobind Sahib, who founded Kiratpur Sahib in the 17th century. The site is historically significant as the place where the ashes of Guru Hargobind Sahib, Guru Har Rai Sahib and Guru Har Krishan Sahib were immersed in the Sutlej River. Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh Ji also visited Kiratpur Sahib, enhancing its importance in Sikh history.

The gurdwara holds deep religious significance for Sikhs as the principal site for asthi visarjan, the immersion of ashes of departed Sikhs in the Sutlej River. It is considered highly auspicious to immerse ashes here. The shrine is a major pilgrimage destination and centre for community prayer, kirtan and langar, reflecting Sikh traditions of remembrance and service.