The Sikh pilgrimage site "Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib", which is considered the second holiest Takhat, is located at

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Question

The Sikh pilgrimage site "Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib", which is considered the second holiest Takhat, is located at

  1. A. Bhagalpur
  2. B. Gaya
  3. C. Patna (Correct answer)
  4. D. More than one of the above

Correct Answer

Option C — Patna

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Patna.

Key Points

  • 'Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib' is located in Patna, Bihar. It is one of the five Takhts (seats of Sikh temporal authority) and marks the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (born 1666).
  • It is revered as one of the holiest places in Sikhism and attracts pilgrims from across the world.

Additional Information

  • the five Takhts of Sikhism are Akal Takht (Amritsar), Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Patna), Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib (Anandpur), Takht Sri Hazur Sahib (Nanded) and Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo) — and Patna Sahib is located at Patna, making option (C) correct.