Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਅਟੱਲ ਰਾਏ
An octagonal nine-story tower south of the Golden Temple, commemorating the early death of the sixth Guru's son. Its inner walls preserve exquisite Sikh murals.
The tower is about 40 m tall. Its nine stories correspond to the age of Atal Rai, who died at nine. Built in the first half of the 19th century, it is the tallest structure in the old city of Amritsar. The ground-floor walls are painted with murals depicting the life of Guru Nanak, representative of the mural art of Punjabi Sikhism. It is a few minutes' walk from the southern exit of the Golden Temple. It is quieter and sees fewer visitors. As elsewhere, you must remove your shoes and cover your head before entering.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Guru Ram Das Langar
- Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
- Central Sikh Museum
- Akal Takht
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Heritage Street
- Kesar Da Dhaba
- Partition Museum