![]() 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. ![]() 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. (Last Updated on : 12-02-2014) |
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