Patna Sahib Gurudwara
One of the holiest pilgrimages for the Sikhs is Harmandir Takht Shri Patna Sahib, popularly known as Patna Sahib Gurudwara. Located on the banks of the Holy Ganga, this Patna Gurudwara, Bihar draws thousands of visitors from all over the country, irrespective of their religious traditions, political ideologies, and regions.
The place's serene and peaceful ambiance readily brings you close to the Almighty and leaves you relaxed and spiritually inspired. The Gurudwara's white glitter marble structure weaves the grandiose of Sikh architecture and is known in Eastern India as the epicenter of Sikhism. Also, it is one of the best places to visit in Patna.
One of the holiest pilgrimages for the Sikh faith is Harmandir Takht Shri Patna Sahib, popularly known as Patna Sahib Gurudwara. Located on the banks of the Holy Ganga, this Patna Gurudwara, Bihar draws thousands of visitors from all over the country, irrespective of their religious traditions, political ideologies, and regions.
The place's serene and peaceful ambiance readily brings you close to the Almighty and leaves you relaxed and spiritually inspired. The Gurudwara's white glitter marble structure weaves the grandiose of Sikh architecture and is known in Eastern India as the epicenter of Sikhism. Also, it is one of the best places to visit in Patna.
Harmandir Takht Shri Patna Sahib, popularly known as Patna Sahib Gurudwara is one of the holiest pilgrimages for the Sikh community. Located on the banks of the holy Ganga, this Gurudwara in Patna, Bihar was built commemorating the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh.
The Gurudwara is regarded as the epicenter of Sikhism in Eastern India. Patna Sahib Gurudwara is the second acknowledged and accepted Takht of the five total Takhts of Sikhism, which means ‘seat of authority’. A morning prayer called ardaas is being performed here every morning at 5:45 A.M and evening prayer at 6:00 P.M.
The langar or free food service is offered here to all the visitors and visitors are also welcome to volunteer in langar services since it is believed to be an offering to God. The Prakash Parv or the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji is celebrated in December every year which is one of the major attractions of this place.
History of Patna Sahib Gurudwara
It was here that the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in 1966 and spent ten years of his life before moving to Anandpur. Later on, Patna was also honored by visits from Guru Nanak Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur. The Gurudwara which now commemorates Guru Gobind Singh is also regarded as the holiest of all the five Takhts.
The construction of Patna Sahib traces back to the nineteenth century when a great devotee of Guru Nanak, Salis Rai Johri converted his majestic haveli into a Dharamshala where Guru Teg Bahadur also stayed. This is also the place where at present Patna Sahib is located. Later on, Maharaja Ranjit Singh led the reconstruction of the holy shrine in 1839 following its destruction by fire.
In 1934, when the state of Bihar was severely affected by an earthquake, some portions of this holy Gurudwara were also affected which later on got fixed in 1954, and thus we have the present magnificent building of Patna Sahib that tells a grand story of architectural excellence and supreme faith. The place that was once known as Kaccha Farukh Khan is now famous as Harmandir Gali as it houses the auspicious Harmandir Takht Patna Sahib Gurudwara.
Architecture of Patna Sahib Gurudwara
The Gurudwara is built in the style of Sikh architecture. The Gurudwara is made of white marble which looks very attractive. The Gurudwara is very big from the inside in which many people can easily be accommodated.
Patna Sahib Gurudwara also houses a museum inside its premises which mainly exhibits artefacts concerning Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Sikh history. The main items include handwritten orders known as "Hukumnamas" of Guru Gobind Singh and Guru Tegh Bahadur that are preserved in a book, a sacred sword, a pair of sandals made of ivory, four iron arrows and a cradle with gold plated stands. The Gurudwara and the Museum provide a deep insight into the history of Sikhism in Eastern India.
There are several shops lining the Harmindar Gali that sell interesting stuff related to Sikh traditions and culture. Bamboo and leather items are the major buys from these shops which can be great gifting options for your dear ones.
