Patna: The Bihar government has completed the beautification of the ‘Prakash Punj’ area, a 10-acre site located near Guru Ka Bagh in Patna Sahib, transforming it into a major spiritual and tourist attraction that celebrates the legacy of Sikhism.
The upgraded park now boasts extensive landscaping, solar-powered decorative lighting, and a renovated pond encircled by a newly constructed circumambulation path. The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has also added a jetty in anticipation of future boating activities, alongside amenities such as a public toilet unit and additional watch towers that are currently under construction.
A total of Rs 9,49,00,000 has been spent so far under Phase 2 of the Prakash Punj development initiative. Future phases will continue to expand tourist facilities in the area.
The park features four entrance gates dedicated to the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh – Ajit Singh, Jujhar Singh, Zorawar Singh, and Fateh Singh. Near each gate stands a circular structure named after a major Sikh pilgrimage site: Hemkund Sahib, Paonta Sahib, Nanded Sahib, Keshgarh Sahib and Patna Sahib. These structures bear miniature models of the respective gurudwaras, offering visitors a symbolic journey through Sikhism’s spiritual geography.
At the heart of the complex is a museum that narrates the life and teachings of Guru Gobind Singh through visual exhibits, artefacts, and digital installations. The museum aims to present the story of the Sikh leader’s courage, sacrifices, and spiritual philosophy in an accessible format for devotees and tourists alike.
The Prakash Punj initiative marks a significant step in promoting religious tourism in Bihar, while preserving and celebrating the state’s historical ties to Sikhism.
