Gurdwara Haji Rattan Sahib

Gurdwara Haji Rattan Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Bathinda, Punjab, dedicated to Haji Rattan, a Muslim saint and devotee of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Situated within Bathinda city, the gurdwara marks the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited during his first Udasi and met Haji Rattan. It is revered as a symbol of communal harmony and is managed as an important religious place for pilgrims and visitors.

Visitors can expect a peaceful gurdwara complex with a main prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), a Nishan Sahib, and a sarovar area. The setting is within an urban locality of Bathinda with simple white architecture. Visitors can attend prayers, listen to kirtan, partake in langar (community kitchen), and view the memorial associated with Haji Rattan and Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional.

Gurdwara Haji Rattan Sahib commemorates the meeting between Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Haji Rattan during Guru Nanak's first Udasi. Haji Rattan, a local Muslim saint and hajji, is said to have become a devotee of Guru Nanak after their spiritual discourse. The shrine was later established at the site associated with Haji Rattan's mazaar and Guru Nanak's visit, preserving the memory of this historic interaction.

The gurdwara holds cultural and religious significance as a symbol of interfaith harmony between Sikh and Muslim traditions. It is revered by both communities and reflects the inclusive teachings of Sikhism. The practice of langar and open access to all visitors underscores its role as a community and spiritual centre in Bathinda.