About Gurdwara Rakabsar Sahib
Gurdwara Rakabsar Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Sri Muktsar Sahib city in Punjab, India. It is part of the cluster of gurdwaras commemorating the Battle of Muktsar in 1705. The shrine marks the spot where Guru Gobind Singh Ji's stirrup (rakab) broke. Revered by pilgrims, it stands near the sacred sarovar and the main Gurdwara Tuti Gandi Sahib complex and is visited for prayer, history and community langar.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a peaceful white-domed Sikh shrine within the Muktsar gurdwara complex, with a prayer hall, Nishan Sahib, and sarovar nearby. The interior is calm for prayer and meditation, with recitation of Gurbani. Visitors can walk around the complex, observe Sikh architecture, partake in langar (community meal), and learn about the history of the Battle of Muktsar and the Forty Muktas through displays and local guides.
Key highlights
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Historic shrine marking the site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji's stirrup (rakab) broke during the Battle of Muktsar in 1705
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Part of the sacred cluster of Muktsar gurdwaras including Tuti Gandi Sahib and Tambu Sahib
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Traditional Sikh architecture with domes, prayer hall and Nishan Sahib
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Sacred sarovar (holy tank) located within the gurdwara complex
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Daily langar and community service experience for visitors