Holy places to visit in Patna

India is a land of rich culture and heritage, which never fails to make people go jaw dropping over its hundreds of historically significant places. In this vast country, there is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the capital city of Bihar, known as Patna, which is the most famous tourist destination in the world, as it has plenty of religious places, which tells a lot about India’s medieval and early medieval period. If you are a history lover, then pack your bag and get ready to explore the holy places it offers. 

Here are the top four holy places to visit in Patna: 

Mahavir Mandir: As the name suggests, this beautiful religious site in Patna is dedicated to Lord hanuman, which is showered by millions of Hindu devotees and tourists every year. This temple built in 1987 is famous for its Nagri style architecture, which attracts a majority of history lovers and architecture enthusiasts. Festivals such as Ram Navmi is celebrated in this temple every year. 

Pathar ki Masjid: This Masjid was built in the year 1621 by Parvez Shah, the Mughal emperor. This must-visit place in Patna is constructed using stones and is situated near the banks of the river Ganga. It is one of the oldest mosque in Bihar, which has a large number of tourist visitors every year. 

Patan Devi Temple: One of the oldest temple in Patna, which was built about thousands of years ago is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. The history behind this name is that, it is the place where right thigh of goddess Sati fell after her corpse was cut by Lord Vishnu. It is one of the most visited holy temple, where tourist come to take blessings from Goddess Sati. 

Takht Sri Patna Sahib: This gurudwara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 18th century. This holiest place was built in the honor of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru in Sikhism. This place has the power to give you peace of mind the moment you step in. Several thousands of people visit this place every year in order to feel the beauty of calmness.