Patna: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib with his relatives on Monday, where he offered prayers and listened to Gurbani Kirtan.
During his visit, Kataria bowed before the Guru Granth Sahib in the Guru Darbar and sought blessings. He also viewed the sacred weapons preserved at the shrine and paid his respects to the Jora Sahib associated with Guru Gobind Singh.
The Governor prayed for the prosperity of Punjab. Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Baldev Singh of Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib honoured him by presenting a siropa, a traditional robe of honour.
‘Gobind Prakash’ Magazine Released
Kataria also viewed the Chola Sahib associated with Guru Gobind Singh and released Gobind Prakash, the religious and historical magazine published by Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib.
The magazine seeks to promote Sikh history, Gurmat philosophy and the teachings of the Sikh Gurus among readers.
The shrine’s management committee members welcomed the Governor during the visit. Committee president Sardar Jagjot Singh Sohi, general secretary Sardar Inderjit Singh and media in-charge Sardar Sudeep Singh were among those present.
Kataria was also presented with a sabre and a memento as a mark of honour.
Significance of Takht Sri Harmandir Ji
Sardar Jagjot Singh Sohi said Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib is one of the five Takhts of Sikhism and holds special religious significance as the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.
He welcomed the Governor’s visit and said shrine officials had briefed him on the historical and religious importance of Takht Sri Patna Sahib.
Other attendees included Takht Sahib superintendent Daljeet Singh, manager Harjeet Singh and Pawan Jain, chairman of the Jain Temple Committee.
