Takht Sri Patna Sahib is one of the five Takhts (seats of religious authority) in Sikhism, marking the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikh faith. The gurdwara's white domed struct…
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Introduction
Takht Sri Patna Sahib is one of the five Takhts (seats of religious authority) in Sikhism, marking the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikh faith. The gurdwara's white domed structure stands prominently on the Ganges riverfront, and its significance draws Sikh pilgrims from across India and the global diaspora, particularly around Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary each winter.
Inside, the gurdwara houses relics associated with the young Guru, and the site functions as both an active place of worship — with continuous kirtan and a communal langar kitchen open to all visitors regardless of faith — and a significant pilgrimage destination within Patna's broader religious landscape.
History
Guru Gobind Singh was born in Patna in 1666, during a period when his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was travelling through the eastern regions of India; the current gurdwara structure was built to commemorate the site in the centuries since.
Best time to visit
October to March; Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary (Prakash Purab) in winter draws especially large crowds.
How to reach
In Patna city, near the Ganges riverfront, easily reached by road.