Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

In 1664, a devastating epidemic of cholera and smallpox ravaged Delhi. People died by the thousands. The Mughal authorities were powerless. Into this catastrophe walked the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan — a child of just eight years old.

The young Guru, already renowned for his spiritual powers, set up camp at the bungalow of Raja Jai Singh in the heart of Delhi. Despite his tender age, he began personally tending to the sick, distributing water from the estate's well, and praying for the afflicted. People of all religions — Hindu, Muslim, Sikh — came to him. He turned none away.

The water from that well began to be associated with miraculous healing. People who drank it recovered from cholera and smallpox. News spread across Delhi, and thousands lined up daily. The young Guru worked tirelessly, day and night, caring for the sick and dying with his own hands.

But the disease he was fighting was merciless. Guru Har Krishan himself contracted smallpox. As his small body was consumed by the illness, his last words were "Baba Bakale" — indicating that his successor would be found in the village of Bakale. He died at the age of eight, having given his life in service to humanity.

The well whose water healed so many became the Sarovar (sacred pool) that stands at the center of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib today. Thousands of people still collect water from this pool daily, believing in its curative properties. The Langar here feeds over 40,000 people every day — continuing the young Guru's mission of selfless service.

Built in 1783 by Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh at the site where the eighth Guru served the sick in 1664. The Sarovar water is considered holy and healing.

Gurpurabs celebrated with 24-hour Akhand Path. The Langar feeds over 40,000 daily. Open to all faiths.

Gleaming golden dome and white marble structure. The central Sarovar (sacred pool) is fed by the original well where Guru Har Krishan distributed healing water.