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Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib – One of the Five Takhts of the Sikhs
About: Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib – Birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
This place was originally the jeweler Salis Rai’s mansion. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji reached Patna at the time of his first Purab (east) Udasi (travel). Salis Rai Johri prayed and brought Guruji to his mansion. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji established the first major center for the publicizing (प्रचार) of Sikhism at this place and appointed Salis Rai Johri as the first chief preacher. Guruji stayed here for about four months. It was here that Guruji established the tradition of sitting together in Pangat and having food (langar) by erasing the discrimination between high and low, untouchable and rich and poor.
The Sixth Guru Sri Hargobind Sahib Ji gave this place the honor of “Purab ki Sangat-Guru ka Khalsa”.
Ninth Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Maharaj gave the honor of “Patna is the Home of the Guru”. On Pausha Sudi Saptami Vikram Samvat 1723, Tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj was born at this place. Just like Guru Nanak Dev in Sri Nankana Sahib is the original center of Sikhism due to incarnation, similarly it is the origin of Khalsa Panth due to the incarnation of Tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib has a special place in the Five Takhats of the Sikh Panth, which was also named by the tenth Guru Ji himself. The principle of Miri-Piri appears in its name itself.
Raja Fateh Chand Maini, a descendant of Salis Rai Johri, repaired this haveli in Vikram Samvat 1722 (1666 AD) for the residence of the family of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Between 1837-39 AD, Maharaja Ranjit Singh got this Takhat Sahib rebuilt. The present five storied building was constructed between 1954-57 AD.
Things to see:
Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Bade Babaji) – In the beginning of which Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji has written the original Mul-Mantar with his hands. Pangura Sahib, Chhavi Sahib, the sword of childhood, the bullet of a slingshot, the four arrows of childhood, the hair comb of Guruji, the ivory sandals, etc…..
(Hindi to English Translation by Google Translate)
Kara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji
Kara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji – This photo was taken at Gurudwara Guru Ka Bagh in Patna City (Bihar).
About: Gurudwara Guru Ka Bagh
How I Reached Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Bagh Sahib from Kargil Chowk
Bus number 555 starts from Kargil Chowk, Gandhi Maidan, Patna for Patna Sahib railway station via Patna railway station.
Timings: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm (7 days)
The bus is CNG and runs by Bihar State Road Transport Corporation. Condition – Excellent.
The bus fare from Kargil Chowk, Gandhi Maidan, Patna to Patna Sahib railway stations is Rs. 20 only.
The bus started its journey at 9:50 am from Kargil Chowk, Gandhi Maidan, Patna, halted for 10 minutes at Patna railway station, continued its journey, and reached Patna Sahib railway station at 11:10 am.
Total journey hours from Kargil Chowk, Gandhi Maidan, Patna till Patna Sahib Railway Station – 1 hour 20 minutes.
From Patna Sahib Railway Station there is E. Rickshaw available for Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Bagh Sahib for Rs. 15 per head.
The distance between Patna Sahib Railway Station to Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Bagh Sahib is 5 km approx.
Main road to Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Bagh distance is approx. 400 meters. You have to walk.
Fare Table of Bus Number 555 from Kargil Chowk
Fare Table in Rs. (from Kargil Chowk)
Kargil Chowk – 0, Biscomaun Bhawan-05, Dak Bunglow Chauraha-05, Patna Junction-05, Chandmari Road-07, Kankarbagh-07, Tiwari Bechar-07, Rajendra Nagar-08, Bahadurpur-09, N.M.C.H.-09, Kumhrar-10, Dhanki More-11, Big Hospital-13, Chhoti Pahari-13, Tent City-16, Mangal Talab-18, Patna Sahib-20
Auto Fare (To-and-fro): Madhupur Junction to Sirsia
Madhupur Junction – We reached via DANAPUR TATA EXP (18184) to attend a friend’s marriage at Sirsia (Giridih).
But the million-dollar question was – How to reach Sirsia (Giridih) from Madhupur Junction?
As per local people, there are two options:
- Wait for the Giridih train
- Auto
We opt for auto. The driver of the auto enhanced our knowledge by saying that the distance between Madhupur Junction and Sirsia is 40/42 km.
Upon Google search, the distance between Madhupur Junction till Sirsia shown was 53 km approx.
We were told that – Sharing auto fare from Madhupur Junction to Sirsia is 80 rupees per person.
We were 6-7 friends. We book the entire auto from Madhupur Junction to Sirsia for Rs. 500.
The journey time from Madhupur Junction to Sirsia took 1 hour and 15 minutes. Road condition – Excellent.
After attending the marriage, the next day we return to Madhupur Junction from Sirsia via booking the entire auto again for Rs. 600.
Sirsia to Madhupur Junction Journey hours: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Head Massage with Stick Wood (Acupressure) in Express Train
He is Jakib – The masseur at Rampur Hat-Howrah Express Train. He provides head massage services between Rampur Hat – Sainthia Junction.
And the charges for a 15 – 20 minute head massage – Rs. 50 per head.
We were two. We had his head massage services. A new experience especially inside the running train with stick wood for head massage i.e, acupressure – he said.
Enjoyed thoroughly.
Toto E. Rickshaw Fare: Tarapith to Rampur Hat Railway Station
Toto E. Rickshaw fare from Tarapith to Rampur Hat Railway Station, we paid Rs. 30 per person.
Journey Time: Approx. 20/25 minutes.
Distance: 9 km.