01 / SERVICE
Seva
Giving time, care and practical support for the benefit of others.
OUR HERITAGE
A legacy remembered.
A spirit carried forward.
The Foundation draws inspiration from the heritage associated with Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara and the enduring ideal of seva — selfless service to others.
ਸੇਵਾSEVASERVICE · COMPASSION · COMMUNITY
THE STORY BEHIND OUR NAME
Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara
Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara is remembered in Sikh historical tradition for an act of extraordinary courage and devotion connected with Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Historical accounts describe his role in respectfully carrying out the cremation of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's body following the Guru's martyrdom in Delhi in 1675, despite great personal risk.
His story is associated with the site of Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in New Delhi. It remains a powerful example of courage, compassion and selfless service.
This introduction is a concise account of a historical tradition. A fully sourced heritage archive, with reviewed historical references and appropriately licensed photography, is planned.
OUR VALUES
Heritage that inspires action.
02 / BELONGING
Community
Building bridges across backgrounds, generations and borders.
03 / CONTINUITY
Education
Helping younger generations understand and preserve cultural history.
HISTORIC GURDWARAS & HERITAGE PLACES
Places that carry the story.
Explore locations associated with Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara Ji and the communities preserving his legacy. Historical traditions and present-day institutional information are identified separately.
TOTA TANDA · UTTAR PRADESH
Gurdwara Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara
A gurdwara bearing his name is identified in Tota Tanda, in the Saharanpur area of Uttar Pradesh, India. We are seeking verified photographs, local historical accounts and information from the managing committee.
The precise institutional name and historical associations are being verified; its existence does not itself establish a birthplace or personal visit.
Locate Tota Tanda gurdwara →NEW DELHI · INDIA
Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib
This important Sikh historical site is traditionally associated with the cremation of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's body by Lakhi Shah Banjara following the Guru's martyrdom in 1675.
A fuller history with reviewed references and appropriately licensed imagery is planned.
GLOBAL HERITAGE
Gurdwaras and communities worldwide
We intend to document additional places honouring his legacy, including locations suggested by community members, after confirming names, addresses and permissions.
Explore gurdwara partnerships →A LIVING HERITAGE ARCHIVE
Photographs, places and people.
Our visual archive will grow through original photography and licensed material from gurdwara committees, heritage researchers and community contributors.
Tota Tanda gurdwara
Photographs and captions to be added with permission.
Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib
Verified and appropriately credited photography to follow.
Contribute to the archive
We welcome leads on original photographs, oral histories and historical records. Nothing will be published without appropriate rights, attribution and review.
HERITAGE GALLERY
Preserving stories visually.
Our curated archive will bring together verified heritage artwork, relevant historical sites, community seva and educational imagery.
Gallery in preparation
Images will be added once permissions, source credits and historical descriptions have been reviewed. We will not present generic or AI-created images as authentic historical photographs.
HELP PRESERVE OUR HERITAGE
Share knowledge. Carry the story forward.
If you have historical sources, photographs or community stories you would like to contribute, please get in touch once our official contact mailbox is operational.
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