Gurdwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib
Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib is situated in Fatehgarh Sahib on Sirhind-Morinda Road.
The town of Morinda is 15 kms from this place, whereas town of Sirhind is 2 kms.
After the heroic death of two elder sons of Guru Gobind Singh, in the battle of Chamkaur,
his two younger sons, namely, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were done to death, by
being bricked alive in the fort of Sirhind by the order of the tyrant Nawab Wazir
Khan. That is why it was named Fatehgarh Sahib.
Now thousands of pilgrims from all
over the world visit Sirhind to pay respects to Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib.
Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup
This Gurudwara is about 1 Km from Fatehgarh Sahib on Sirhind- Chandigarh road. It was at this place that the mortal remains of Mata Gujri Ji, the mother of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his two younger sons, Baba Fateh Singh Ji and Baba Zorawar Singh Ji were cremated. It is believed that Wazir Khan, the then Faujdar of Sirhind refused to allow the cremation of the bodies unless the gold coins (mohars) were given. Seth Todar Mal Ji, who was an ardent devotee of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, purchased this place of land by offering gold coins as demanded.
Gurudwara Shahid Ganj
It is situated just half a kilometer from Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib. It commemorates the martyrdom of those Sikhs who were killed by the tyrannical Mughals. It is believed that forty cartloads of heads of martyred Sikhs, were cremated.
Mata Shri Chakreshvari Devi Jain Temple
This ancient temple is believed to be 1000 years old and is devoted to Mata Shri
Chakreshvari Devi. An annual function is held on 14th Moon day of Assu, i.e. 4th
day after day after Dussehra, which is attended by large number of devotees. The
festival opens on the night of 13th Moon day and closes on PURANMASHI.
Rauza Sharif
On the Sirhind-Bassi Pathana Road, near Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is the magnificent RAUZA OR DARGAH of Shaikh Ahmad Faruqi Sirhindi, popularly known as Mujaddid, Alf-Isfani who lived in the times of Akbar and Jahangir from 1563 to 1624. The Shaikh is held in high esteem and is considered by Sunni Muslims to be second to prophet Mohammed. For this reason, this mausoleum is regarded as a second Macca by the Sunni Muslims. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from various parts of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and other Muslim countries visit this place to participate in the celebrations, known as Urs of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
Aam Khas Bagh
The Aam Khas Bagh was built for the public and also for exclusive use of the Emperor
Shah Jahan. Both of them use to stay here while going to and coming back from Lahore.
There were adequate number of places for the stay of Mughal Emperors.
A Tourist Complex
known as 'MAULASARI' is being run. A beautiful garden and the nursery is being maintained.
Floating Restaurant
Floating Restaurant constructed over the Sirhind Canal is an important tourist spot run by Punjab Tourism Development Corp. It is at a distance of 5 KM. from Sirhind on the Sher Shah Suri Marg. It attracts a large no of tourists, especially during summer. It is a unique type of restaurant in whole of the Punjab. Built in the middle of the canal, it presents a picturesque view to the visitors.
Sanghol
This is an ancient site of Harappan culture and is being maintained by the
Archaeological Survey of India. Sanghol, located on Ludhiana-Chandigarh Road and
is in Khamano block of the District, is a major archeological site of India. Its
importance lies not merely in the antiquarian relics discovered from the excavated
remnants, but also because like Rupnagar (Ropar district) and Dholvaha (Hoshiarpur
district), Sanghol had yielded a good harvest of sculptures. The remnants of the
Stupa and the stone sculptures discovered near Sanghol have been the focus of attention
of scholars and common people. Since some of these stone sculptures were displayed
at an exhibition abroad put up in connection with the Festival of India, Sanghol's
fame has mostly been woven around these treasures.
Sant Namdev Temple at Bassi Pathana
Sant Namdev, an exponent of Bhakti Marg stayed
here for a considerable period and preached Bhakti Marg (way to worship God) to the
people of the area. He moved from this place to other towns of the Punjab for spreading
his religious message.
As this saint preceded the Sikh Gurus, 61 of his `Shaloks' have been included in Guru Granth Sahib. This place is now known as `Swami Namdev Ji Ka Dera'. Later on, a magnificent temple was constructed on this place in 1925. A big fair is held here for three days on Basant Panchmi, when a large number of persons from various parts of Punjab and adjoining states visit the place.
Mosque of Sadhana Kasai at sirhind
This mosque is situated in the North-west of Sirhind-Ropar
Railway Line just near level crossing. This historical monument is under the control
of Archaeology Department. It is made of `Sirhindi Bricks' and its paintings are
of `T' art. One `Shabad' of Sadhana Kasai had been incorporated in the holy Shri
Guru Granth Sahib.
Haveli Todar Mal
The Haveli Todar Mal also known as Jahaz Haveli is situated on the
Eastern side of Sirhind-Ropar Railway Line just 1 KM away from Fatehgarh Sahib. It
is made of Sirhindi bricks. It is the Haveli where Diwan Todar Mal resided. Diwan
Todar Mal in his lifetime paid the greatest tribute to Sikh community by purchasing
piece of land at the substantial cost for the cremation of two younger Sahibzadas
Baba Zorawar Singh & Baba Fateh Singh from the Mughal emperors. With this act he
incurred the wrath of the ruling family.