gurudwara baba atal sahib amr
gurudwara baba atal sahib amr

Gurudwara Baba Atal Sahib was built between the years 1778-1784 and is situated to the south of the Golden Temple, about 185 metres from Sarai Guru Ram Das. The nine-storey octagon tower stands 40 metres high, and is the tallest building in Amritsar. Originally a samadhi which is enshrining the remains of Atal Rai (1628), a son of Guru Hargobind, it was transformed into a gurudwara later on.

According to legend, Atal Rai, at the age of nine, restored his close friend Mohan to life after his sudden demise. Guru Hargobind had rebuked him on displaying one`s spiritual power. Atal Rai chose to take a samadhi for breaking the law. Although he died at the age of nine, he was honoured with the title of Baba. The nine-storeys represents the nine years of his life.

Architecture

Legend / Local stories

Photo Gallery

How to Reach:

Address

Clock Tower Building, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar Cantt., Punjab 143006

Contact Details

See also  Golden Temple Amritsar: History, Timings & Sri Harmandir Sahib Guide

Recent Posts

कथा ये है महाराज मेरे की – Lyrics & Meaning

कथा ये है महाराज मेरे की छत्रपति संभाजी महाराज – A Prayer to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Origin & Spiritual Essence Why This Bhajan Resonates Devotees chant this when their spirit feels tested—its powerful refrain “महाराज मेरे” is a soul’s…

Mere Satguru Ne Di Thi Davai Lyrics in Hindi & Meaning

Mere Satguru Ne Di Thi Davai: Invoking the Guru’s Liberating Wisdom This soul-stirring bhajan venerates the Satguru (True Spiritual Master) as the divine physician who dispenses the only remedy for life’s deepest sufferings. Composed by Sant Karmaveer Tufani, it…

Janm Diyo Thari Maa Dukh Dekhiyo Lyrics in Hindi & Meaning

जन्म दियो थारी माँ दुख देखियो (Maa’s Grief Upon Birthing You) This soul-stirring Chetavani Bhajan (admonitory hymn) is addressed to the Divine Mother (Maa) – a call for repentance when children forget their filial duties in the dark age…