PM Modi visits Patna Sahib, cooks and serves langar (PICS)

Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Takhat Harimandirji Patna Sahib, the birthplace of the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh and took active part in cooking langar and distributing prasad.

Following his overnight stay at the Raj Bhawan after his Sunday roadshow in Patna on Sunday, the prime minister visited the patna Sahib gurdwara wearing a saffron turban as the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections got underway in 10 states, including Bihar and one UT.

PM Modi bowed before the sacred Guru Granth Sahib in the sanctum sanctorum of Takhat. He was offered prasad and later the prime minister also interacted with people present in the holy premises.

Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experience divinity, 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 marking his 350th Parkash Utsav… pic.twitter.com/IsHGKxCBSm

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024

The Prime Minister also cooked food for the Langar and served among the devotees. He also tasted the food as "prasad" being served to devotees in langar.

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. pic.twitter.com/0H8LufyzJ6

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024

Modi had visited Patna in January 2017 to participate in "Prakash Parv" celebrated with much fanfare on 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. A large number of devotees from all parts of the country and also from across the globe had participated in the event.