Baba Deep Singh Shaheed (26th January 1682 – 13th November 1757), is one of the most honoured martyrs in Sikh history. Baba Deep Singh was the founder and leader of the famous “Shaheedan Di Misl” among the 12 misls.

Baba Deep Singh was the first head of Damdami Taksal (Damdama school of learning) a 300 years old religious school of the Sikhs which was founded by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Tall and strong, Baba Deep Singh Ji was an exceptionally brave Sikh.

A bold and fearless saint-soldier Baba Deep Singh was ever ready to risk his life for the Panth. Baba Deep Singh was born on January 26, 1682 (some records register this as January 20) and died fighting at Amritsar in November 1757 when he was about 75 years old. From about 12 years of age, he grew up around the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh

“Chupehra Sahib” is a sacred Sikh scripture recitation practice, specifically a daily or weekly prayer service. It’s observed every Sunday at Shaheedan Sahib Gurdwara (Baba Deep Singh Ji) in Amritsar, according to the Chaupehra Sahib. The term “Chupehra” in Punjabi means “protection” or “shield,” and “Sahib” is a term of respect, according to the Chaupehra Sahib