Gurudwara Pakki Sangat Munger

The ninth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Tegh Bahadur stayed here at Gurdwara Pakki Sangat, it was during his stay at Munger that he got the good news of the birth of his son, Guru Gobind Singh, who later became the tenth Guru Saheb of Sikhism.

This is a commemorative Shrine constructed in Belan Bazar area of Munger, near the old fort. The original constructions were damaged badly by the 1934 earthquake and the present Gurudwara was rebuilt within a year.

There are two relics, a cot and a pillow which were used by Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji during his stay here, kept in the same room where Guru Granth Sahib is seated.

History

The location in which Gurudwara Pakki Sangat stands in the Pepalpanti road of Munger, was originally housing a Hindu temple in dilapidated condition, with shrines for different Hindu deities, established before 500 years or so. During 1667 AD, when Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh was proceeding to Assam from Patna at the request of Delhi Sultan's Army Chief Ram Singh, he had stayed in this place for a few days. It is at that time the news of the birth of a son reached Guruji and after this tour Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh attained Martyrdom at Delhi, when he had to confront the Emperor Aurangzeb for retaining Sikh identity. The old temple was converted to Gurudwara during his stay here and as pronounced by Guruji it became a permanent Gurudwara, the name of it suggesting that. The term Pakki stands to convey the Permanent status of the Gurudwara.

Legends also convey that this was land of Rishi Mudgal, with whom God Ram had taken rest during his exile from Ayodhya and also Sita Devi underwent the eventful Agni Pariksha (Walking on fire to prove her purity). This place also bears many other historical incidents of medieval period.

Traveling To Munger

The location Munger lies along the northern coast of river Ganga, carrying historical importance of Rishi Dirghtma having originated some of part of Rig-Veda here. Munger is approachable by road and rail, and also by air up to Patna. Munger is well connected by road through Bhagalpur, Begusarai and Patna. There is a railway station at Munger, which is connected with Patna junction with frequent train services.

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