Puri visits Patna Sahib, receives Kada Prasad from Takhat Gurdwara
Synopsis
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib on 24 October 2026, met Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee President Sardar Jagjot Singh Sohi Ji, and received Kada Prasad — a moment of devotion at the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru.
Key Takeaways
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib on 24 October 2026 .
He met Sardar Jagjot Singh Sohi Ji , President of the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, and received Kada Prasad as a blessing.
Patna Sahib is the birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji , the tenth Sikh Guru, born in 1666 .
The gurdwara permanently houses the Jore Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and relics of Mata Sahib Kaur Ji .
Patna Sahib is one of Sikhism's five Takhats — seats of supreme temporal and spiritual authority.
A blessing, a sacred offering, and a moment of devotion at one of Sikhism's holiest seats — Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib on Saturday, 24 October 2026, receiving Kada Prasad (the consecrated sweet offering) as a blessing from Guru Maharaj during a meeting with the gurdwara's top administrator.
Opening with the Sikh salutation ਬੋਲੇ ਸੋ ਨਿਹਾਲ ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ — 'Whosoever utters this shall be fulfilled; True is the Timeless Lord' — Puri shared the visit on X, describing his happiness at meeting Sardar Jagjot Singh Sohi Ji, President of the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee at Patna Sahib.The Takhat that cradles Sikh history
Patna Sahib is not an ordinary shrine. It is the birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, born here in 1666. The gurdwara holds the Jore Sahib — the sacred footwear of Dasam Pita — and is also the permanent home of relics associated with Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, the consort of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and a revered figure in Sikh tradition as the mother of the Khalsa. It is one of the five Takhats, the seats of temporal and spiritual authority in Sikhism, making it among the most significant pilgrimage destinations for Sikhs across the world.
Puri noted in his post that the gurdwara 'is the permanent home of the holy Jore Sahib of Dasam Pita Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and Khalsa Mata Sahib Kaur Ji' — a pointed acknowledgment of the site's dual significance as birthplace and reliquary.
A minister at a Takhat: the wider practice
Visits by senior Union ministers to historic Sikh Takhats — including Patna Sahib — are an established feature of Indian political life, reflecting the enduring cultural and electoral significance of the Sikh community across Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, and the diaspora. Such visits are typically ceremonial and devotional in character, involving blessings from the granthi or committee leadership. Puri, a senior BJP leader and former career diplomat, has consistently engaged with Sikh religious institutions and community events.
The gurdwara's Prabandhak Committee, headed by Sohi Ji, oversees the administration, upkeep, and religious programmes at Patna Sahib, making the committee president a key institutional figure for any visiting dignitary.
For one of Sikhism's holiest Takhats, a Cabinet minister's visit and the quiet moment of receiving Kada Prasad is both a personal act of faith and a reminder of how deeply India's oldest religious institutions remain woven into the fabric of its public life.Point of View
Punjab, and beyond. The warm, devotional framing of the post, complete with the Punjabi salutation, signals an effort to connect personally and culturally, not merely officially. For the BJP, visible Cabinet-level engagement with Sikh religious institutions remains a consistent strand of its outreach strategy.
NationPress
24 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hardeep Singh Puri visit Patna Sahib?
Hardeep Singh Puri visited Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib on 24 October 2026 to meet the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee President and receive Kada Prasad as a blessing from Guru Maharaj.
What is Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib?
Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib is one of Sikhism's five Takhats, located in Patna, Bihar. It marks the birthplace of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, born in 1666, and houses sacred relics including his Jore Sahib.
Who is Sardar Jagjot Singh Sohi?
Sardar Jagjot Singh Sohi is the President of the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee at Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji, Patna Sahib, responsible for the administration and religious management of the gurdwara.
What is Kada Prasad?
Kada Prasad is a consecrated sweet offering made of wheat flour, sugar, and ghee, distributed in Sikh gurdwaras as a sacred blessing. Receiving it is considered a spiritual honour.
What is the significance of Mata Sahib Kaur Ji at Patna Sahib?
Mata Sahib Kaur Ji was the consort of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and is revered as the mother of the Khalsa. Patna Sahib permanently houses relics associated with her, adding to the gurdwara's deep spiritual significance.
