About Gurudwara Buddha Johad
Gurudwara Buddha Johad is a historical Sikh shrine located near Dabla village in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. Built to commemorate the 1740 event when Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh brought the head of Massa Ranghar, who had desecrated Amritsar's Golden Temple, to this site. The gurudwara features a large sacred pond and serves as an important pilgrimage site for Sikhs.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore the gurudwara complex which includes a large sacred pond (johad), historical paintings, and monuments. The site commemorates a significant event in Sikh history. Devotees gather here especially during Massya (dark moon day) when a fair is held. Students also visit to learn Gurbani singing. The complex includes educational institutions promoting Sikh values.
Key highlights
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Historical significance related to Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh
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Large sacred pond (johad) within the complex
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Historical paintings and monuments
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Fair held on Massya (dark moon day)
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Educational institutions including school and college on premises
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Site where Massa Ranghar's head was displayed in 1740
History of Gurudwara Buddha Johad
The gurudwara commemorates the event of August 11, 1740, when Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh assassinated Massa Ranghar inside Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar for committing sacrilege. They brought his head to this location and hung it on a Jand tree. The foundation of the gurudwara was laid in 1953 by Sant Fateh Singh Ji. The site marks where the Sikh warriors presented Massa Ranghar's head before Baba Budha Singh's jatha.
Culture & Context
Important Sikh pilgrimage site symbolizing bravery and sacrifice. The gurudwara serves as a center for Sikh education and cultural preservation, with a school and college operating on the premises. Devotees gather specially on Massya (dark moon day) for religious observances and fairs.
Route
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