Gurudwara Majnu Da Tilla

Gurudwara Majnu Da Tilla
Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla

Gurudwara Majnu Da Tilla is named after an Iranian Sufi mystic Abdullah who was nicknamed as Majnu (one who is lost in love). Majnu lived in a small hut and sang the praises of God. He used to ferry people across the river Yamuna for free as a service to the almighty. He heard about Guru Nanak Dev Ji and wanted to have darshan. On 20 July 1505 AD, during morning Majnu got a chance to meet Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Sahib stayed at this place till 31 july and while leaving Guru Nanak ji blessed Majnu fakir that this place will become famous with his name. So in the sacred memory of the saint, the shrine is known as Majnu Da Tilla (the hillock of Majnu).

In 1621 AD, emperor Jahangir invited Guru Hargobind Ji (the sixth guru) to Delhi. Guru Hargobind visited this holy place and stayed at Gurudwara Majnu Da Tilla during that time period. Both of them became good friends. Guru Sahib had spiritual discourses with Jahangir and showed him the path of truth & virtue. Guru ji accompanied the emperor during the hunts and even saved him from tiger's attack.

well at Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla
well at Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla

In 1658 AD, Ram Rai (the elder son of Guru Har Rai Ji) visited Delhi and stayed at Majnu Da Tilla. Ram Rai ji came here to explain the tenets of Sikhi to Aurangzeb. The emperor covered the well with the carpet to test the powers of Baba Ram Rai. Ram Rai showed 72 miracles at this place.