Gurdwara Shish Mahal Sahib

Gurdwara Shish Mahal Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine in Kiratpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, located near the Sutlej River. It marks the former residence (Shish Mahal) of Guru Hargobind and the birthplace of Guru Har Rai and Guru Harkrishan. Founded with the town in 1627, the white-domed gurdwara preserves relics and memories of three Sikh Gurus and remains an important pilgrimage site within the Kiratpur-Anandpur Sahib circuit.

Visitors can expect a serene white-domed gurdwara complex with a prayer hall, Nishan Sahib, and residential quarters reflecting the former Shish Mahal palace. The interior houses the Guru Granth Sahib with regular kirtan and prayer. The surroundings are calm and town-based, close to the Sutlej River. Visitors can walk through the hall, pay respects, partake in langar, and view the historic setting associated with the early Sikh Gurus.

Kiratpur Sahib was founded in 1627 by Baba Gurditta Ji, son of Guru Hargobind Sahib, on land gifted by Raja Tara Chand of Kehloor. Guru Hargobind Sahib settled here and made Shish Mahal his residence. Guru Har Rai Sahib was born here on 16 January 1630 and Guru Harkrishan Sahib was born here on 7 July 1656. The site served as the residence of Guru Hargobind, Guru Har Rai and Guru Harkrishan and is associated with several visits of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh.

The gurdwara is a revered Sikh pilgrimage site marking the birthplace of two Sikh Gurus and the residence of three Gurus. It is part of the sacred Kiratpur Sahib complex, which includes Gurdwara Patal Puri Sahib where many Sikhs immerse ashes of departed family members. The site hosts regular prayers, kirtan and langar and is visited especially during Gurpurabs and festivals.