Gurdwara Janam Asthan Baba Buddha Ji

Gurdwara Janam Asthan Baba Buddha Ji is a historic Sikh shrine located in Kathunangal village, Amritsar district, Punjab. It marks the birthplace of Baba Buddha Ji (1506-1631), a revered figure in Sikhism and the first Granthi of the Golden Temple. The gurdwara complex includes a prayer hall, commemorative structures and a langar hall, and is visited by pilgrims seeking to pay respects at the birthplace of one of Sikhism's most respected early personalities.

Visitors can expect a peaceful gurdwara complex in a village setting with a main prayer hall (Darbar Sahib), Nishan Sahib, and langar hall. The interior features Sikh religious decor and space for prayer and meditation. The surroundings are rural and quiet, with open courtyards and community facilities. Visitors can attend prayers, listen to kirtan, partake in langar, and explore the shrine commemorating Baba Buddha Ji's birthplace.

The gurdwara marks the birthplace of Baba Buddha Ji, born on 6 October 1506 in Kathunangal to Bhai Sugha Randhawa and Mata Gauran. He was blessed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in childhood, later became a close companion of the first six Sikh Gurus, and was appointed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji as the first Granthi of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). He lived to the age of 125 and is highly revered in Sikh history.

An important Sikh pilgrimage site commemorating one of the most revered figures in Sikhism. The shrine is a centre for religious observance, community service through langar, and remembrance of early Sikh traditions. Annual Gurpurab celebrations related to Baba Buddha Ji draw devotees.