Renowned as a spiritually gifted child, Baba Atal earned the title "Baba" for his wisdom despite dying at just nine years old

Famous for reviving his friend Mohan after a fatal cobra bite—an act that displeased his father, Guru Hargobind, for violating divine will. Out of remorse, Atal Rai withdrew to the Kaulsar Sarovar, entered deep meditation, and passed away on 13 September 1628

Guru Hargobind declared that his legacy would remain forever, and ordered a memorial: the current nine-storey tower signifies his nine years of life

The tower reaches about 40 m in height, making it one of the tallest structures in Amritsar. Its unique double-octagonal layout features an outer octagonal shell (rising to the sixth floor) and a smaller inner core extending to the ninth, crowned with a golden dome

Entry to the sanctum is through four doors—east-facing central entrance—with brass and silver embossed panels featuring Sikh and Hindu motifs. The central inner room houses the Guru Granth Sahib atop a brass canopy

Intricate murals adorn the first and upper floors, depicting scenes from the life of Guru Nanak, Sikh martyrs (like the Sahibzade), and the Battle of Muktsar. Originally dating from the late 18th to early 20th century, only about 42 original panels remain, as many were altered or covered during renovations in the 1970s and later