Gurdwara Thanda Burj

Gurdwara Thanda Burj is a historic Sikh shrine located within the Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib complex in Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. It marks the cold tower where Mata Gujri, mother of Guru Gobind Singh, and his two younger sons, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, were confined in December 1705. The white marble structure preserves the tower and is a significant pilgrimage site for Sikhs visiting Fatehgarh Sahib.

Visitors can expect a serene white-marble gurdwara complex built around the preserved historic cold tower (Thanda Burj). The interior includes prayer halls, the tower structure with small chambers, and displays related to Sikh history. The site is part of the larger Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib complex with open courtyards, sarovar surroundings, and langar hall. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, with pilgrims offering prayers and learning about the site's history.

Gurdwara Thanda Burj marks the site of the cold tower (Thanda Burj) of the Sirhind fort where Mata Gujri and her grandsons Baba Zorawar Singh (aged 9) and Baba Fateh Singh (aged 7), the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, were confined in December 1705 during winter. The Sahibzadas were later martyred at Sirhind. The present gurdwara preserves the tower structure and commemorates this event, forming part of the Fatehgarh Sahib shrines built to honor their memory.

The gurdwara is a highly revered Sikh pilgrimage site and part of the Fatehgarh Sahib complex. It is visited especially during the annual Shaheedi Jor Mela in December, when devotees gather to pay homage to Mata Gujri and the younger Sahibzadas. The site reflects Sikh traditions of remembrance, prayer and community service through langar.