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Pilgrimage Tourism in Sirsa District
Pilgrimage Tourism in Sirsa District gives the scope of exploring some ancient religious sites including temples and Gurudwaras. These holy sites attract visitors from distant places.

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Pilgrimage Tourism in Sirsa DistrictPilgrimage tourism in Sirsa District offers visits to several temples, mosques and Gurudwaras. Though not much remains of some ancient temple have been found, yet it indicates that Saivism and Pashupati sect flourished at Sirsa in the past. Thus, pilgrimage tourism in Sirsa District provides an enriching experience to the travellers.

There are several places of religious interest in Sirsa District; some of them are as follows -

Dera Sacha Sauda: Located on Begu Road, Dera was set-up by Shah Mastana, a saint in 1948. Dera is housed in a spacious building having 600 rooms, a hall and a big ground. There are arrangements for free kitchen or Langar. No offerings are accepted and expenses are met from the income of the land attached to it. A large number of devotees come here on the birth anniversary and death anniversary celebrations in April and November respectively.

Radha Swami Satsang Ghar: There is a vast Satsang Ghar at village Sikanderpur, located at a distance of around 5 kms towards east from Sirsa city where a large Satsang is held every year in between the months of March and April. Devotees from all corners of the country visit here to attend the occasion. A local Satsang Ghar is also situated in Sirsa city.
Pilgrimage Tourism in Sirsa District
Ram Dev Mandir, Kagdana: This temple is dedicated to Ram Dev, a saint of Rajasthan. Though there are many temples of Ram Dev, but the one at Kagdana in Sirsa Tehsil is the biggest. A large number of devotees offer their prayers in the temple. A big fair is also organised here in the month of Magha.

Dera Jiwan Nagar: It is a popular place of worship located 30 kms west of Sirsa; it is an important centre of Namdhari sect. Large number of followers of Namdhari Sect came from Shekhupura, Sialkot and Gujranwala Districts after the participation and settled here. The Dera is running a Guru Hari Singh Vidyalaya and Cow Breeding Centre.

Hanuman Temple: The temple is situated at a distance of 2 kms in the west of Sirsa city. Peoples from all walks of life visit this temple on every Tuesday with a great faith.

Gurudwara Guru Gobind Singh, Chormar Khera: Located 36 kms from Sirsa, the Gurudwara is said to be associated with Guru Gobind Singh. It is spread over an area of 8 acres. Further, there is a small museum and library.

Dera Baba Sarsai Nath: Located outside Hisar Gate, the temple was built by Sarsai Nath, a Saint of Nath sect. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan visited the Dera Baba Sarsai Nath for blessings for his ailing son. The emperor built a dome and donated land to the temple. The Dera has the temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga.

Dera Sufi Saint Baba Bhuman: Dera of famous Sufi Saint Baba Bhuman Shah is situated in the villages Mangala and Mallewala. A fair is held every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

These are some of the ancient religious sites of Sirsa District that are worth visiting.


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