Welcome to Patna – The Ancient Capital With a Modern Soul

Welcome to Patna – The Ancient Capital With a Modern Soul

🔸 Welcome to Patna – The Ancient Capital With a Modern Soul

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Patna is more than just Bihar’s capital — it's the beating heart of Bihari culture, commerce, and history. Known in ancient times as Pataliputra, Patna has witnessed the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Mauryas to the Guptas. But beyond its historic skyline lies a city full of vibrant food, folk traditions, and timeless Bihari pride.

Whether you're sipping lassi near Gandhi Maidan or shopping for Madhubani diaries at Patna Market — Patna blends the old and new like no other.

🏛️ 1. Historical Significance: Cradle of Civilizations

  • Pataliputra, founded by Ajatashatru in the 5th century BCE, was once the capital of the mighty Mauryan Empire.

  • Chanakya (Kautilya) and Chandragupta Maurya once walked these streets — making Patna the birthplace of Indian political thought.

  • Important sites like Kumhrar and Agam Kuan still whisper tales from the past.

“Every street of Patna echoes centuries of stories waiting to be retold.”

🌆 2. Cultural Identity: A Fusion of Faiths and Festivities

  • Patna celebrates Chhath Puja with unmatched grandeur on the banks of the Ganga.                                                                         

  • It’s home to Takht Sri Patna Sahib, a revered pilgrimage for Sikhs worldwide — birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

  • The city speaks in Magahi, Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Urdu — a multilingual mosaic of unity.

🍽️ 3. Local Flavours: Taste of Patna

  • The legendary Litti-Chokha, best paired with curd and chutney.

  • Sweet delights like Khaja, Anarsa, and Patna's famous Lassi in kulhads.

  • Street snacks like Chana Ghugni, Aloo Chop, and Batata Puri are local addictions.

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🎁 4. What Patna Makes: Craft & Commerce

  • The city's markets are flooded with:

    • Handmade Gamchas

    • Beautiful Madhubani Diaries

    • Locally-grown Makhana

  • It is also a hub for book publishing, traditional jewelry, and silk.

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🏞️ 5. Places to Visit in Patna

  • Golghar – The granary with a panoramic view of the Ganga.

  • Bihar Museum – A world-class experience for history lovers.

  • Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park – One of India’s best urban zoos.

  • Gandhi Maidan – The historic ground of revolution and rallies.

🤯 6. Did You Know?

Patna has its own planetarium – the Indira Gandhi Planetarium – and it’s among the largest in Asia!

❤️ From Our Heart to Yours

Patna is not just Bihar’s capital — it’s its soul. Every product we bring to you from Patna carries that soul forward — made with love, tradition, and pride.

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