Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Patna

TAKHAT SRI HARIMANDIR GURUDWARA

Patna, Bihar, India

God

Patna Sahib is the main deity of this temple, who is a disciple of Lord Guru Nanak. It was to commemorate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.

Interesting Facts

The Patna Sahib Gurudwara is considered to be one of the holiest of the five "Takths" or seat of authority of the Sikhs.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is t-shirt and shorts are fine, but shorts need to be below-knee.
Don't wear singlets/tank tops and flip flops.
For women the preferred dress code is nothing too short and revealing. Don't wear Short Pants, Mini Skirts and Short Skirts.
One should be covered over the shoulders and to the elbows. Always bring a wrap or a large scarf to cover yourself.

Do's & Dont's

Bow your head and pay respect to the temple and the Buddha statues.
Take off your shoes in or around the temple grounds. Make this an easier process for yourself by wearing slip-on shoes.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Gandhi Maidan Bus Stand	9.1 KM	0612-2222011
Patna Saheb Railway Station	1.4 KM	139
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport	15.4 KM	06312210129

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Patna Saheb Railway Station	1.4 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport	15.4 KM	06312210129

Architecture

Gurudwara Saheb has a white marble shrine and constructed with white marble. This shrine that include a 'pangura' (cradle) with four stands covered with golden plates, four iron arrows, sacred sword of the Master and a pair of his sandals. 'Hukamnamas', the written orders of Guru Gobind Singh and Guru Tegh Bahadur contained in a book are also kept in this holy Gurudwara. A museum with sikh dynasty in painting, footwear of Guru, swing and many other articles can be seen at the ground floor.

Religious Significance

According to legends an ardent devotee of Guru Nanak, Salis Rai Johri was highly inspired by the teachings of the Sikh gurus. He transformed his lavish mansion into a Dharamshala, where Guru Tegh Bahadur is also said to have stayed.

History

This temple was built in 1780 by Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh and renovated in 1954. But when the ancient Harmandir was burnt down by fire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh had built the present one in white marble in 1839. Even that was destroyed by the earthquake of 1934. The new Harmandir was re-built in 1954.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757