Gurdwara Nagiana Sahib is a Gurudwara, or holy Sikh shrine, located in Udoke, a small village near Batala in Punjab, India. The shrine was built by the Sikh saint Sant Baba Chuggat Singh Ji, who served as the first official Sewadar (volunteer) of the shrine. This is a special place of worship for Nagis(Nagi clan). The Nagiana Gurudwara is Jathera of Nagis. “Jathera” is a folk religion of Punjab where one worships their ancestors or something related to their ancestors or clan. Jathera was common folk religion among Punjabis prior to Sikh religion regardless of caste. After converting to Sikh religion some Jatheras were turned into Gurudwaras. Initially only Nagis’ used to visit the Gurdwara. There is also a Nagiana Fund which has been set-up to support a number of initiatives at Nagiana Sahib – from langar sewa each year on September 8 (known as Nagi day), to supporting the weddings of under privileged girls. Sikh Legend and Tradition The shrine’s main building was built by Sant Baba Chuggat Singh Ji, believed to be the Gurudwara’s first sewada. According to Sikh Tradition, this shrine is believed to have historical ties to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.[1] History has led us to believe that the same Cobra that bestowed shade, followed Guru Nanak Dev Ji everywhere he went on his Udasians (travels or pilgrimages of Guru Nanak to spread God’s name). During his travels, Guru Nanak Dev Ji stopped at the village Udoke and stayed in village Udoke for 9 months and 26 days, on his way to his in-laws who lived in the city of Batala. The devotee cobra was still following him – by now the cobra had reached a ripe age and was fairly old. Guru Nanak Dev Ji requested him not to follow him anymore; in lieu he should rest and dwell in Nagiana for good. Guru Nanak Dev Ji showered his blessings upon the place that whoever would visit the shrine with the true faith, their wishes shall be fulfilled.