Gurdwara Bal Leela Maini Sangat — Attraction in Bihar

Very nicely built sarais and too beautiful Gurudwara sahib. Close to Takhat Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji Patna is Gurudwara Bal Leela Maini Sangat. Situated in a narrow lane, the Gurudwara was established on August 28, 1668, as a wood carving on the old front door of the shrine states. It marks the house where Raja Fateh Chand Maini and Rani Vishambhari Devi lived and where Guru Gobind Singh, used to often play as a child.

The story about the Gurudwara is that by the grace of God, Raja Fateh Chand Maini had everything. The only cause of grief and unhappiness for the Raja and his consort was the fact that they were childless. None of the material comforts could fill the vacuum in their lives. Fateh Chand Maini and Vishambhari Devi were great admirers of Pandit Shiv Dutt, a devotee of Lord Rama. Pandit Shiv Dutt then told them about the divine child, Bala Pritam or Gobind Rai. He said that the blessed child would fill their life with hope and joy.

Raja Fateh Chand Maini and his wife regarded Bala Pritam as their own Son. They decided to gift their palace and property to him, converting it into a center for the congregation. Years later, a beautiful Sikh shrine was constructed at the site, and it was named Gurudwara Bal Leela Maini Sangat. The tradition of serving boiled gram and puris as Prasad (consecrated food) in memory of Bala Pritam also continues here. And, unlike other gurudwaras in Patna, the Prasad here is served by...

GURUDWARA SHRI MAINI SANGAT BAL LEELA SAHIB is situated in the Distt City Patna. It is situated on the back side of Takhat Shri Harimadir Ji Patna Sahib. This place was palace of Fateh Chand Maini, Raja of Patna lived. His childless Queen had developed special fondness for BAL GOBIND RAI JI, GURU SAHIB often came here to play. Queen expressed the feeling of having child like BAL GOBIND RAI JI. But GURU SAHIB told her that there"s no one like me, i am the only one. and Sat in her laps that from today onwards i am your son and you are my dharam mata. And your name will remembered ever with my name in this world. GURU SAHIB told queen that he is hungry. She fed GURU SAHIB and his playmates, at this demand, with boiled and salted gram. Even now boiled and salted gram is served as prasad (consecrated food) in this GURUDWARA SAHIB. GURU SAHIB also blessed this place that yatra to Patna Sahib will not be completed until...

Peaceful and divine place. There is a Gurudwara which relates back to the childhood of Pujya Guru Govind Singh ji. 24 hour Langar Seva (Prasad Seva) is running here. The pilgrims, after darshan used to go there for Prasad and they may offer services in making food and other arrangements like washing of utensils etc. The kar- sewa is an integral part of Sikh Dharma. You can meditate inside Gurudwara and can absorb the ample of silent positive energy which is spread all around there. The auto rickshaw takes rs 200 for reserve auto from station to Patna Sahib Gurudwara. From this place they provide a battery cart which carries you to the main Gurudwara where Guru Govind Singh ji was born. It is around 300 meter away inside the narrow road. It is walking distance and one must go there. The grand building. The serene environment. You will flow into the...