Gurdwara Tuti Gandi Sahib

Gurdwara Tuti Gandi Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, India. It is one of five principal gurdwaras associated with the Battle of Muktsar in 1705. The shrine marks the spot where Guru Gobind Singh Ji is believed to have breached a wall (tuti gandi) to observe the battle. It is revered for its association with the Forty Liberated Ones (Chali Mukte) and Mai Bhago.

Visitors can expect a white-domed Sikh gurdwara complex with a prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), Nishan Sahib, and a sacred sarovar area within the Muktsar gurdwara cluster. The interior houses the Guru Granth Sahib with recitation of Gurbani. The surroundings are calm and devotional, with a langar hall serving community meals, open courtyards, and pilgrims paying respects. The site is part of a circuit of five historic gurdwaras within walking distance in the town.

Gurdwara Tuti Gandi Sahib commemorates the Battle of Muktsar fought on 29 December 1705 (21 Vaisakh 1762 Bikrami). Guru Gobind Singh Ji with his Sikhs faced Mughal forces near the pool of Khidrana. The Forty Sikhs (Chali Mukte) who had earlier deserted Anandpur Sahib returned under Mai Bhago to defend the Guru and attained martyrdom. Tradition holds that Guru Gobind Singh Ji broke a portion of a mud wall (tuti gandi) at this spot to view the battlefield.

The gurdwara is a major Sikh pilgrimage site and one of the five historic shrines of Muktsar that together commemorate the sacrifice of the Chali Mukte. It holds deep religious significance for Sikhs, symbolizing redemption, courage and devotion. The site is central to the annual Mela Maghi fair held in January, which draws large congregations for prayers, processions and community service.