Building on a story from Guru Gobind Rai’s childhood, boiled grams is served to every visitor and pilgrim in this Sikh shrine.

Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini is located in a narrow lane close to Takhat Sahib marks the house where Raja Fateh Chand Maini lived. His childless Rani had developed special fondness for the young Gobind Das, who, too, often came here to sit in the Rani's lap giving her immense delight and spiritual solace. She fed the Sahibzada 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 Gurdwara, which, unlike the other Shrines in Patna Sahib, is served by Nirmala Sikhs. A wood carving on the old front door is dated Assu sudi 1, 1725 Bikrami corresponding to 28th August 1668, but the hall housing the sanctum and other blocks of rooms in the inner compound have been reconstructed during recent decades.

Gurudwara Bal Leela is also called as Maini Sangat. This Gurudwara is also associated with the childhood of Guru Ji. This place is just few meters away from Takhat Patna Sahib. Guru ji were playing with other children during his childhood.

Once Wife of King Fateh Chand Maini prayed to God to have a son like Guru ji. One day she was worshiping to God when Guru ji came and sat in her lap. Guru ji called her mother. She was amazed to hear this as nobody had called her with that name before. She was overjoyed as Guru Ji called her mother and She was called Dharm (religion) Mata. She served Guru Ji and his friends with the boiled grams.

The same tradition till now is preserved and boiled grams are served to every visitor and pilgrim, in sweet memory of the visit of Gobind Rai. This visit changed the life of the King and the Queen, into happiness. They adopted Gobind Rai as their own son and decided to donate the palace and property in the name of Gobind Rai. The palace was converted into congregational center. Later on, a beautiful Sikh Shrine was constructed.

At a Glance

This historic Sikh shrine in Patna is associated with the childhood days of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru. It is believed that young Gobind Singh used to play here, making it an important site for Sikh devotees.

The gurudwara is known for its peaceful ambiance and beautiful architecture. Devotees visit to seek blessings and participate in the daily prayers and langar. The site holds great spiritual and historical importance in Sikhism.