Guru Gobind Singh Ji visited during Baisakhi (circa 1701), staying for about a month to confer with Raja Siddh Sen and other hill chiefs on resisting Aurangzeb’s oppression
He addressed the assembled rajas here—a landmark moment that symbolized the early call for liberation and equitable rule, later understood as the first declaration towards independence of the oppressed
• Built in 1930 by Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi to honor the Guru’s visit; it's often called Gurdwara Damdama Sahib
• Constructed of stone, the path features 108 steps leading from the lake up to the shrine, emphasizing its spiritual ascent
• The sarovar (tank) adjacent to the shrine is believed to offer medicinal and curative benefits; taking a dip is considered highly auspicious
