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Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib

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One of the five Takhts of Sikhism, built at the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.

Pilgrimage sitePatna City, Patna districtBest time to visit: October to March; the Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh in December–January

Highlights

  • The white gurdwara on the old city’s riverside
  • Relics associated with Guru Gobind Singh
  • Langar (free community kitchen) open to all

Significance

Guru Gobind Singh was born here in 1666. The Takht is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Sikhs.