Takht Sri Patna Sahib

Overview

Takht Sri Patna Sahib, also called Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, is one of the five takhts, or seats of religious authority, of Sikhism. It stands in Patna on the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, who was born here in 1666.

The gurdwara was first rebuilt under Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the nineteenth century, and its present building dates largely from the twentieth. It keeps relics associated with Guru Gobind Singh, and a langar serves free meals to visitors.

What to look for

• The white marble gurdwara and its domes
• The prayer hall with kirtan
• The langar community kitchen
• The relics associated with Guru Gobind Singh

Visiting tips

• Cover your head, remove your shoes and wash your feet at the entrance.
• Visit in the morning, when kirtan is sung.
• Tobacco and alcohol are not allowed in the complex.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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