Indian PM Modi offers langar at Patna's historic gurdwara
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara in Patna.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra ModionMonday (May 13)visited Patna's historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwaraand served a langar (a communal meal) to the Sikh devotees.
He was seen donning a saffron turban and holding a pot of kheer. The prime minister paid his obeisance in Darbar Sahib, which is the birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh.
He participated in theardaasand listened to the live kirtan in the gurudwara. The prime minister also did 'darshan' of the rare 'shastras' (weapons) which are believed to belong to Sri Guru Gobind Singh.
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The prime minister also cooked food for the langar with the Gurdwara management.
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In the peak of election season, PM Modi held a roadshow in Patna on Sunday night (May 12). The prime minister covered approximately one and a half kilometres as he stood above a vehicle which was adorned with BJP symbols and flowers.
Sikhism is rooted in principles of equality: PM Modi
After the visit, PM Modi wrote on X, "Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experiencedivinity, serenity and rich history of this sacred place. This Gurudwara has a close link with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Our Government had the honour of markinghis350th Parkash Utsavin a grand manner. May the teachings of the Sikh Gurus continue to inspire and guide us all."
"Sikhism is rooted in the principles of equality, justice and compassion. Central to Sikhism is Seva. This morning in Patna, I also had the honour of taking part in Seva as well. It was a very humbling and special experience," he added.
ReactingtoModi's visit to Gurudwara Patna Sahib, BJP leader and Lok Sabha candidate from Patna Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "It is a matter of great pride that PM Modi has come to Gurudwara Patna Sahib for the first time. As an MP, I welcomed him. PM Modi paid obeisance, offeredSeva. It is a historic day. We are proud of him. He is the first PM of India to have visited here."
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The Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara is a significant place for the followers of Sikhism as it is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.
In the 18th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh commissioned the construction of the gurudwara to mark Guru Gobind Singh's birthplace.
(With inputs from agencies)