Guru Harikrishan ji was invited by Mughal King Aurengzed,
but Guru ji refused to meet the Mughal King, and show
any occult miracles of the type his ( Guru ji's ) brother
Ram Rai, had shown in the Mughal court. During this
period smallpox and cholera had broken in Delhi and
Guru Harikrishan ji moved freely among the victims of
the epidemic. Both Hindu and Muslims of Delhi were deeply
moved by his compassion and human touch.
Guru Harikrishan ji everyday distributed sanctified
water to the sick and the poor, which had a miraculous
healing effect on their mind and soul. To this day water
sanctified by the word of God, sung all the day in the
temple is distributed to those seeking their peace of
mind.
Raja Jai Singh dedicated his palace to the
sacred memory of the Guru and since his death it has
been the place of worship of the sikhs.
Guru Harikrishan ji died of smallpox on March
30, 1664. The Gurdwara was built by Sardar Baghel Singh
in 1783. It was rebuilt by Baba Harbans Singh ji and
a Sarover was also added. It is a spacious four storey
building with beautiful facade. The birthday of Guru
Harikrishan ji is celebrated here every year with great
pomp and show.
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