Government of Bihar

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar
Shri Samrat Choudhary Hon'ble Chief Minister
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Patna (Patliputra) – The Ancient Capital of Bihar

Religious & Spiritual Sites

Takht Sri Harmandir Patna Sahib
Takht Sri Harmandir Patna Sahib - Gurdwara

Built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's birthplace (1666). Constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh; current structure from the 1950s. Honored by visits from Guru Nanak and Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Patan Devi Temple
Patan Devi Temple (Ancient Temple)

One of the 51 Siddha Shakti Pithas; believed to be where Sati's right thigh fell. Sacred abode of Goddess Durga; possibly the origin of Patna's name.

Mahavir Hanuman Temple
Mahavir Hanuman Temple

One of North India's most visited shrines dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Sankat-Mochan). Second-highest budget after Vaishno Devi; millions of pilgrims annually.

Gurdwara Gai Ghat
Gurdwara Gai Ghat

Dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev; part of Bihar's "Guru Circuit". Site sanctified by Guru Nanak (1509) and Guru Tegh Bahadur (1666); named after a miraculous cow-like Ganges appearance.

Choti Dargah
Choti Dargah – Shah Daulat Mausoleum

Mausoleum of Sufi saint Makhdum Shah Daulat; stunning architecture with Quranic inscriptions and intricate carvings—a peaceful spiritual spot.

Historical Monuments & Ancient Sites

Golghar
Golghar

Iconic 29m-high granary in Stupa style; pillar-less with 3.6m-thick walls. Climb 145 spiral steps for panoramic views of Patna and the Ganges.

Kumhrar Park
Kumhrar Park

Excavation site of ancient Pataliputra (Mauryan era, 322–185 BCE). Features 80-pillared hall ruins; relics from 600 BCE to 600 CE.

Agam Kuan
Agam Kuan (Bottomless Well)

Ancient well from Ashoka's era (304–232 BCE); brick-lined with wooden rings. Part of site with Shitala Devi Temple; revered for curing diseases.

Sabhyata Dwar
Sabhyata Dwar (Civilization Gate)

32m-high Mauryan-style sandstone arch on Ganga banks; inscriptions from Megasthenes, Ashoka, Buddha, and Mahavira. Inaugurated in 2018.

Museums & Cultural Spots

Patna Museum
Patna Museum (Jadu Ghar)

Inaugurated 1917 in Mughal-Rajput style; houses historical artifacts from Bihar's vicinity.

Bihar Museum
Bihar Museum

Modern museum (opened 2015–2017); showcases Bihar's heritage with artifacts transferred from Patna Museum. Budget: ₹498 crore.

Gandhi Museum
Gandhi Museum

Pictorial history of Mahatma Gandhi's life and belongings; features statues of Gandhi and Tagore in conversation.

Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library

Near Ganges; holds 21,000 Oriental manuscripts and 2.5 lakh books. Opened 1891 with rare Persian/Arabic treasures.

Parks, Experiences & Others

Buddha Smriti Park
Buddha Smriti Park

Urban park commemorating Buddha's 2554th birth anniversary; features laser show, meditation center, museum, stupa, and Bodhi trees. Inaugurated by Dalai Lama.

Ganga Aarti at Gandhi Ghat
Ganga Aarti at Gandhi Ghat

Spectacular evening ritual on Ganga banks: conch blowing, incense, and circling lamps creating a divine atmosphere.

Maa Jagdamba Mandir
Maa Jagdamba Mandir

Near Karouta Railway station (35km from Patna); crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays for worship.