Gurudwara Majnu Ka tilla, New Delhi
Guruwara Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi
Location : National Highway 1 near Timarpur on Bank of Yamuna River (North Delhi)
Nearest Metro Station : Vishan Sabha (Yellow Line)
History : This placed is named after a Muslim hermit Majnu who lived here during time of Sikander Lodhi. He owned a boat and used it for taking people across the river free of charge. He yearned for glimpse of God. He was so much lost in his thoughts that the people started calling him "Majnu",The persian lover who lived and died in Love similar to the story of the World renowned love story of Romeo and Juliet. This placed was visited by founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak dev ji. He blessed Majnu and Majnu attained enlightenment. Afterwards Majnu became a devout and avid believer and follower of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.His hermitage on the bank of the Yamuna on a hillock, came to be known as Majnu-ka-Tilla (the hilllock of Majnu).This place was also visited by Sixth Guru Hargobind ji during reign of Emperor Jahangir.
Management : This Gurudwara is managed by Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Comittee (DSGMC). Birth anniversary of Khalsa Baisakhi is celebrated here every year.
