Gurdwara Handi Sahib

Gurdwara Handi Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located in Danapur Cantonment, Patna district, Bihar, on the banks of the Son River near Danapur Railway Station. It commemorates the visit of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, in 1670. The gurdwara is known for the tradition of the handi (earthen pot) associated with his stay. It features a white domed prayer hall, langar hall and sarai, serving as an important pilgrimage stop near Takht Sri Patna Sahib.

Visitors can expect a peaceful white-domed gurdwara complex with a main prayer hall (darbar sahib), a langar hall serving community meals, and open courtyard areas. The shrine is located in a settled urban area near Danapur station. Inside, visitors can see the sanctum, listen to kirtan and prayers, partake in langar, and view informational displays about the Guru's visit. The environment is calm and devotional with devotees and pilgrims throughout the day.

Gurdwara Handi Sahib marks the place where Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, stayed during his visit to Patna region in 1670 while travelling from Punjab to Assam. According to tradition, the Guru stayed with a devotee family and blessed an earthen handi (pot) of dal, which is commemorated in the shrine's name. The site was later developed into a gurdwara to preserve the memory of his visit and is maintained by the gurdwara management committee.

The gurdwara is a revered Sikh pilgrimage site and part of the sacred circuit centered on Takht Sri Patna Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. It holds religious importance for Sikhs visiting Bihar and hosts congregations, kirtan and langar. The shrine reflects Sikh traditions of seva (service) and community kitchen, welcoming visitors of all backgrounds.