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Description: Takht Sri Patna Sahib, also known as Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, is one of the five Takhts (seats of authority) in Sikhism and holds immense religious significance. Located in Patna, Bihar, this sacred site is notably the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, who was born here on December 22, 1666. The site has also been honoured by the visits of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru. Takht Sri Patna Sahib is an important pilgrimage destination for Sikhs, as it is not only associated with the birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji but also serves as a centre for the propagation of Sikhism in the eastern part of India. The Gurudwara is located in an area formerly known as Kucha Farrukh Khan, now called Harmandir Gali, in Patna's old city. Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known as 'Sher-e-Punjab, was the first to commission a memorial temple at the site in the 19th century to mark Guru Gobind Singh Ji's birthplace. 

However, the original structure was damaged during the earthquake of 1934. The current golden structure was rebuilt between 1948 and 1957 with contributions from the Sikh community, at a cost of 720,00,000. Several relics of Guru Gobind Singh Ji are preserved at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, including a pangura (cradle) in which he slept as a child, four iron arrows, a holy sword, and a pair of his slippers. Additionally, Hukamnamas (royal edicts) from Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji are recorded in a book and kept in the gurdwara's possession. The site holds great historical and spiritual importance, symbolizing the courage, valour, and fearlessness that Guru Gobind Singh instilled in the Sikh community.