Gurdwara Handi Sahib, Sikh temple in Danapur, Bihar, India.
Gurdwara Handi Sahib is a Sikh place of worship in Danapur with a main prayer hall and separate facilities for communal dining. The complex includes traditional architectural features and dedicated spaces for daily meal service.
The temple connects to Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh leader, who visited this location in the 17th century. A local resident named Jamani Mai provided food to the Guru's family during their stay.
The temple offers langar every day, providing free meals to anyone who visits regardless of background or faith. Visitors can observe how people gather together in the shared dining space to eat.
The temple is located about 20 kilometers west of Patna and welcomes visitors daily. Free lodging is offered for religious pilgrims, so travelers interested in staying overnight should inquire in advance.
The temple takes its name from a cooking pot that was used when preparing meals for the Guru. This connection to the pot remains central to the identity and naming of the place.
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