Delhi is called the citadel of history. There are many historical buildings and places in the state, which many people from all over the world come to see. The historical places of Delhi include many places including Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Qila. Majnu Ka Tila is also one of these. There is an area in North Delhi district, whose official name is New Aruna Nagar Colony, but people know this place as ‘Majnu Ka Tila’. A world of Tibetan people resides in the mound of Majnu.
Majnu Ka Tila is famous for its Tibetan restaurants. Here you will get authentic Tibetan food. However, this question must be coming in the mind of most of the people that how a religious place was named ‘Majnu Ka Tila’? And what is the history behind it?
How did it get its name?
The story behind the name of Majnu Ka Tila is related to Sikhism. It is believed that this was the reign of Sikandar Lodi in the 15th century. Lodi was a Sufi saint, who was a resident of Iran. At that time the people here called the Sufi fakir Majnu. Lodi used to live on a mound in this area. This place was near the Yamuna river and that person used to help people cross the river for free in the name of God.
In such a situation, Guru Nanak came here during the period of Lodi. In such a situation, when Guru Nanak saw Majnu’s spirit of service, he became very happy and blessed him. After this, Guru Nanak built a mound here, which came to be known as Majnu Ka Tila. Later in 1783, Sikh military leader Baghel Singh built Majnu Ka Tila Gurudwara, because Guru Nanak Dev Ji stayed here.
‘Little Tibet of Delhi’
Majnu Ka Tila is also known as ‘Little Tibet of Delhi’. This place is very famous for Tibetan food, clothes, accessories and home decoration. Nestled in narrow and dark streets, this area is always very lively.
