Prakash Utsav 2017 at Takhat Harmandir Patna Sahib.
Considering the 350th birth anniversary (Prakash Utsav) of Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj, Takhat Sri Patna Sahib
is undergoing a considerable renovation work at a lightning-fast pace.
The gurudwara campus is being given a new glorious look and hundreds of
sarai rooms are being constructed for the visitors who are expected to
arrive in the mega event which is scheduled in January 2017.
State as well as central governments want to leave no stone
unturned to make the celebration a huge success. In the recent budget
finance minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has made a special provision to
allocate a massive package of Rs. 100 Crore for the beautification of
Patna Sahib. State government is pushing several development projects
which are expected to complete before December 2016. Most of the old
electricity wires and power transformers have been replaced with the new
ones and remaining are being changed speedily. The construction of the
over-bridge, which connects Guru Gobind Path with the National Highway
is almost done. The drainage system is being refurbished all around the
city to maintain cleanliness. All major roads connecting Takhat harimandir Patna Sahib are being widened for a smooth traffic flow during the Prakash Utsav.
Takhat Prabhandak committee had sent a proposal of Rs. 1200 Crore for embellishment and maintenance work. Bhai Mohindar Singh
of United Kingdom is bearing the cost of Guru Darbar renovation.
Professional artists from all around the country are hired to embellish
gold inlay work in the gurudwara campus which is expected to complete by
the end of 2016. Several plots have already been acquired to
accommodate the pilgrims and park the vehicles. The land of Chowk Police
Station is proposed to be acquired for expansion of the road up to 80
feet which connects Takhat Harimandir to Kangan ghat gurudwara. The administration may use play-grounds located at Magal Talab as a temporary arrangements of parking.
Prabhandak committee has been demanding holy city status for Patna
City which is under consideration. It has also demanded an underground
subway to connect Takhat Harimandir Patna Sahib with the nearby Kangat
Ghat Sahib. Keeping the whopping number of expected visitors during the
350th birth anniversary, a Tent City has been proposed to be built in
Gandhi Maidan, Patna. The grand pandal would be able to lodge approx.
20000 visitors at a time. Lacks of pilgrims are expected to arrive
during the celebration in January 2017.
