How did Fatehgarh Sahib district get its name?

The historic and pious District of Fatehgarh Sahib came into existence with effect from 13th April, 1992, Baisakhi Day deriving its name from Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Is the Gurudwara of Fatehgarh Sahib a religious place?

The Gurudwara of Fatehgarh Sahib is an essential religious venue among the Sikh community. It is highly regarded for the calm and peaceful vibes that it rubs off on its visitors. The Sarovar is a large pool located on the premises. The sons of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji were bricked-up alive against a wall.

When is the best time to visit Fatehgarh Sahib?

Every year between 11th and 14th of the month of Poh (usually about 25 to 27 December), Fatehgarh Sahib is the pilgrimage site for many Sikhs who visit it to remember the martyrdom ,locallyknown as Shaheedi Jor Mela of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

How did the Fatehgarh Gurdwara get its name?

Their martyrdom on 9 December 1705 has been remembered by the Sikhs by naming the site as Fatehgarh after the youngest boy killed, and by building a large Gurdwara in 1843. The town is also the location where the Sikhs took revenge by capturing it from Wazir Khan in 1710 and killing him.

Where can I find the Fatehgarh Sahib Pin code?

List of fatehgarh-sahib Locations Pin Code Location Pincode State District Amloh 147203 Punjab Fatehgarh Sahib Bassi 140412 Punjab Fatehgarh Sahib Bazidpur 140412 Punjab Fatehgarh Sahib

Where is Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup Sahib in Chandigarh?

Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup Sahib is about 1 km from Fatehgarh Sahib on Sirhind- Chandigarh road. It was at this place that the mortal remains of Mata Gujri, the mother of Guru Gobind Singh and his two younger sons, Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh were cremated.

When was Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University established?

It was established under Punjab State Act 20/2008 (Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Act). The construction of the building was funded by the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee. The University was inaugurated formally and started its first session on 24 July 2011.