Manji Sahib

Out of many unique landmarks in Ambala city, the one which has always remained in public eye is the prominent Gurudwara namely Manji Sahib Ambala which has taken the shape of a shrine by now. This Gurudwara is located near the national highway Sher Shah Suri Marg in the city. A good number of Sikh devotees throng to this historic Gurudwara almost every day.

History

Sixth Guru of the Sikhs as well as the 10th Guru, the highly influential Sikh preacher Guru Gobind Singh had consecrated city of Ambala where present day Gurudwara Manji Sahib exists. The area where this huge Gurudwara exists is a particular place where the Sikh Gurus had spent some time while they visited Ambala city during their attempts to popularize Sikhism in this region. Today this splendid building is witnessed on the Sher Shah Suri Marg as an important location in the region-the famous Gurudwara Manji Sahib.

Architecture and Covered Area

Huge building of the Manji Sahib Ambala seeks attention of all and sundry. What seeks the attention of devotees and visitors alike is the extraordinary design of this famous Gurudwara. Architectural beauty of this Gurudwara-Sikh shrine has already popularized it beyond its identity of being a religious place. Equally does the shrine impact with its beautiful structure and huge area which it has covered today.

Locations and Its Surroundings

Located at a prime location in Ambala city, Gurudwara Manji Sahib Ambala is a key attraction as a Sikh religious shrine whose surrounding is well maintained with a big tank and gardens making it a unique place. Visitors enjoy that special feeling of spending good time in the spiritual climate inside this Gurudwara and so do they enjoy the closeness to nature once they observe serene atmosphere outside this famous Sikh shrine in Ambala city.

Celebrations

The variegated celebrations which are commonly witnessed inside Gurudwara Manji Sahib Ambala are all worth noticing. Take for example, the amazing trend of most of the devotees is dipping inside the tank nearby this Sikh temple. It is believed that devotees get rid of their sins by taking a dip in the holy water. Celebrations are also common like taking water-Amrit water-from the Baoli which had been designed by the 6th Guru himself. It is still present there and is considered a miraculous one.

Celebration of various other Sikh festivals including Baisakhi is the attractions which seek the attention of devotees and visitors alike. As it is one of the important Sikh shrines in the country, it witnesses the arrangement of several spiritual programmes happening on regular intervals.

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Traveling To Ambala

By Air

The country's busiest airport, the Delhi International Airport is located at a distance of 200 kilometers from Ambala city. As flights operate for almost all destinations in the country and worldwide, this airport makes it possible for all air travellers to enjoy their easy arrival at the Gurudwara Manji Sahib Ambala without facing any type of hassle. Travellers may take local commuting options like auto rickshaws and taxis to reach Ambala from Delhi-the capital of India.

By Train

India's one of the oldest railway stations linking this region with the rest part of the country by railways, Ambala Cant is located at the distance of only few kilometers from the Gurudwara Manji Sahib Ambala. It makes possible for all from anybody to everybody from the country to arrive here safely.

By Road

As national highway Sher Shah Suri Marg crosses through Ambala city, many interstate and state buses operate to arrive in this city. It remains an exciting journey for all devotees arriving from the nearby locations or going to rest of the destinations from Ambala. Spiritually enlivened tourists explore the nearby tourist destinations through travelling by roadways.