The Three Martyred Disciples of Guru Teg Bahadur (in Hindi) – This photo was taken at Bhai Mati Das Chowk, which is opposite Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib at Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.

9th November 1675 is the martyrdom day when three Sikh disciples (Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala Jee) of Guru Teg Bahadur were martyred at this location for defying the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb.

History of Bhai Mati Das Chowk

This monument in the form of a fountain reminds us of three Sikh martyrs named Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala Jee, out of five disciples who came here along with Guru Teg Bahadur. Before the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur, these three disciples were martyred at this place for defying the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb.

The fountain is ornamented with colonial elements, is about 3 meters in height. There is a Sikh Museum near this fountain.

(Source: Display Board)

Click to learn more about ‘Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib’.

Mera Sikhi Sidak Na Dole – This photo was taken at the Langar of Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib at Chandni Chowk Road, Old Delhi.

The 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib on 11th November 1675 on the order of Aurangzeb – The Mughal emperor.

Mera Sikhi Sidak Na Dole means one shouldn’t deviate from the teachings and values of Sikhi even if one has to lay off one’s life.

The Three Pillars of Sikhism – This photo was taken at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib (Chandni Chowk Road, Old Delhi) where the 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded on 11th November 1675 on the order of Aurangzeb – The Mughal emperor.

Click to learn more about ‘Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib’.

The room will be available for two days only.

A/C room rent per day – Rs. 750

A/C room rent per day – Rs. 500

Non-A/C room rent per day – Rs. 250

A room without a bathroom rent per day – Rs. 100

Make sure you lock your room.

Without family, there will be no room.

Please take a receipt after paying the rent of the room.

Note: To get a room, it is necessary to have ID proof to confirm the relationship between husband-wife, brother-sister, etc.

The room vacating time is 12 o’clock Noon. After 12 Noon, the next day’s rent will have to be paid.

Hukamnama – Sikh Guru’s Royal Decree from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji – This photo was taken at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib (The 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded here on 11th November 1675 on the order of Aurangzeb – The Mughal emperor), Chandni Chowk Road, Old Delhi.

I questioned the Sewadar (Gurudwara volunteer) present about the display board statement.

He enhanced my knowledge as follows:

This is Hukamnama (Sikh Guru’s royal decree) taken in each Gurdwara daily in the early morning hours (known as Parkash Sewa) from Guru Granth Sahib Ji after performing an Ardas (Sikh Prayer).

At the end of the Ardas, Granthi (Sikh Priest) opens the pages of Guru Granth Sahib Ji at random, and the first Shabad (hymn) on the left-hand page of Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the ‘Hukamnama’.

Thank you – said I. Knowledge enhanced.

After the exit from Lal Quila metro station, the first temple I reached was Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir Ji, and then Shri Gauri Shankar temple – both on the left-hand side of Chandni Chowk Road.

Walking further, a little, to enter Esplanade Road (cycle market), again on the left-hand side to reach Shahi Jama Masjid situated on the right-hand side. And again, back on Chandni Chowk Road towards Fatehpuri Chowk, I saw OLD FAMOUS Jalebi Wala (Opposite Central Baptist Church) on the left-hand side.

I stopped to have a look at the shop proudly stating – ESTD 1884.

Unbelievable – a thought.

SPECIALIST IN JALEBI & SAMOSA – The display board is talking.

What to have? – Another thought.

Jalebi has always been one of my favorite Indian sweets since childhood.

Let’s have it.

How much for one piece of Jalebi? – My query.

Minimum 100 gm Jalebi for Rs. 50 – said the person present.

OK – said I. Amount paid in advance.

The most important subject for me was not the Jalebi I was having, but the visit to a tiny Jalebi shop that has existed since 1884, and then having Jalebi deep-fried in PURE DESI GHEE.

Fresh, Hot, Perfectly Sweet, Crispy & Crunchy, Juicy, Delicious – what else?

Though they don’t have sitting space, hygiene is maintained.

They also serve Jalebi (100 gm) with Rabri (50 gm) for Rs. 75/- only.

They also serve Aloo Samosa for Rs. 20 and Mattar Samosa for Rs. 25/- only.

If you want Jalebi or Rabri in kg, then the price is Rs 500 per kg.

A request: Please take away the cold Jalebis. Warm Jalebis become soggy.

May I know who established the OLD FAMOUS Jalebi Wala in 1884?

Late Lala Nem Chand Jain – replied the cash counter person.

What are the timings of the OLD FAMOUS Jalebi Wala shop?

8:30 am to 8:30 pm due to the current pandemic situation in India.

7 days/365 days – open.

Next time, if I visit again, I would love to have Jalebi with Rabri. Never had – a thought.

It is a heritage shop (it existed before independent India) if I am correct, and Jalebi, if I am correct, is India’s national sweet dish. Such heritage shops must be taken care of by the government too. What say?