Land of the 40 Liberated Ones
Sri Muktsar Sahib is a historic city in Punjab, revered in Sikh history for the bravery of the 40 Mukte who laid down their lives alongside Guru Gobind Singh Ji in the Battle of Muktsar (1705).
Sri Muktsar Sahib, formerly Khidrana, became sacred after the Battle of Muktsar in 1705, where 40 Sikh warriors (Mukte) sacrificed their lives alongside Guru Gobind Singh Ji against the Mughal army. The city was renamed "Muktsar" — "the pool of liberation" — in honor of these martyrs.
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Local markets, restaurants, and shopping areas reflecting the vibrant lifestyle.
Handmade leather with embroidery & mirror work.
Family-run shops, everyday to bridal designs.
📍 Malout Road. Oldest institution, UG/PG programs.
📍 Kotkapura Road. Premier women's college.
The Mukta Minar is a stunning steel-and-concrete Khanda-shaped landmark on Bathinda Road Bypass in Sri Muktsar Sahib, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Chali Mukte. Surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park, it is a popular destination for families and pilgrims.
Mela Maghi is the most significant annual festival in Sri Muktsar Sahib, held every January to commemorate the 40 Mukte who sacrificed their lives alongside Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Hundreds of thousands of devotees take a holy dip in the Sarovar, participate in Nagar Kirtan, and enjoy the vibrant fair.
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