Takht Sri Patna Sahib, gurdwara in Patna City, Patna, India
Takht Sri Patna Sahib is a white, multi-storey gurdwara in Patna City, Bihar, crowned by a large ribbed central dome with smaller ribbed domes and chhatris around it. Its facade has arched windows, balconies and projecting enclosed balconies on carved supports, with three arched doorways below a dark signboard bearing raised script. Two tall poles flank the symmetrical front, and pigeons gather on the paved ground before it.
The site became known in the 17th century as the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru and developed into an important pilgrimage center. The current temple complex took shape through several expansions and renovations during the 20th century.
The temple maintains traditional practices including daily prayers, communal meals, and spiritual teachings that serve the Sikh community in Bihar.
Visitors should remove shoes before entering and cover their head with a cloth available at the entrance. The communal meal is served daily in the langar hall and is open to everyone regardless of background or faith.
The gurdwara keeps the doorway that Guru Tegh Bahadur is said to have crossed when he arrived, along with the well of Mata Gujri. A cradle used by the child Gobind Rai, four iron arrows, a sword, his sandals and a hukamnama are also held here.
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