Location
Majnu Ka Tilla is situated on the banks of Yamuna River and is famous for a Sikh shrine called Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla. This gurudwara is located on the G.T. road and is dedicated to Guru Nanak. It was expanded to a white marble structure in 1980s and is situated close to the Vidhan Sabha Metro Station.
It is believed that a Muslim hermit lived here during the 15th century rule of Sikandar Lodi, who used to do intense meditation and long fasting. The local inhabitants started calling him Majnu, who was later on blessed by Guru Nanak, when he visited Delhi. It was in his memory that a Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla was constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Every year, during the eve of Baisakhi, grand celebration takes place at this Gurdwara.