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Gurdwara Handi Sahib

Overview

•Gurdwara Handi Sahib is situated in Danapur is a cantonment station, 20 km west of old Patna City.
•Guru Tegh Bahadur had returned to Punjab in April 1670 leaving his family behind at Patna.

Highlights

Gurdwara Handi Sahib is situated in Danapur is a cantonment station, 20 km west of old Patna City.
Guru Tegh Bahadur had returned to Punjab in April 1670 leaving his family behind at Patna.
The family after leaving Patna Sahib made their first halt here.
An old lady named Jamani Mai served a kettleful (handi) of khichari to them after which the shrine subsequently built here was named as Handiwali Sangat, which is now called Gurdwara Handi Sahib.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Things to Do

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Gurdwara Handi Sahib is situated in Danapur is a cantonment station, 20 km west of old Patna City. Guru Tegh Bahadur had returned to Punjab in April 1670 leaving his family behind at Patna.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gurdwara Handi Sahib is situated in Danapur is a cantonment station, 20 km west of old Patna City. Guru Tegh Bahadur had returned to Punjab in April 1670 leaving his family behind at Patna.

It is about 0.7 km from central Kesariya.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 36°C.