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PATNA

Patna is the headquarters of Patna district, and the capital city of the state of Bihar. The total geographical area of Patna is 3202 sq.kms. It is divided into six subdivisions and 23 community Development Blocks. As per 1991 census the total population of Patna is 36,23,225.

The industries generating employment for the people of Patna are Aryan Engineering, Mahabir Steel Re-rolling Mill National Industry, Hindustan Concrete And Allied, Pramod Krishi Yantraudyog, Pradeep and Dilip Company, Amrit Ink Manufacturing, Chandra Indus Corporation, Mahabir Engineering Works, and Karuna Engineering Works. Apart from industries agriculture occupies a vital position in the economy. Rice is the main crop of the district including maize, pulses and wheat. Oil-seeds, vegetables, water-melons etc., are also grown in Diara belt. The vast river bed of Ganges provide suitable fishing grounds.

The district of Patna is very well linked with the other parts of the country through road, rail, and air. National Highway No.31 passes through the district and it lies on the main line of the Eastern Railway, thus making it easier to access other parts of the district and the country.

Popular tourist destinations of the district of Patna are:

• Agamkuan
• Botanical and Zoological Garden
• Gandhi Sangrahalaya
• Golghar
• Jalan Museum
• Kumhrar
• Mahavir Temple
• Martyr's Memorial
• Patna Museum
• Padri Ki Haveli
• Pather Ki Masjid
• Planetarium
• Sadakat Ashram
• Srikrishna Science Centre
• Sher Shah Suri Masjid
• Takht Harmandir

In the state of Bihar, Patna occupies a central place in the field of education. Some of the famous colleges of Patna are:

• Patna College
• Science College
• Bihar College of Engineering
• B.N. College
• Magadh Mahila College
• Patna Women's College
• Women's Training College
• Patna Medical College
• College of Commerce
• B.S. College
• J.D. Women's College
• Guru Govind Singh College
• R.P.S. Law College
• R.P.S. Mahila College
• Sidhartha Mahila College

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When entering the Gurdwara one is expected to remove the shoes and cover ones bare head as signs of respect towards the sovereignty of the Guru Granth Sahib. Hands are washed and in some Gurdwaras there are also feet washes. Approaching the Guru Granth Sahib one is expected to bow down and touch the floor as a sign of further respect towards the Eternal Sikh Guru. Offerings of cash are usually made at this time to help carry the expenses of running the Gurdwara and community work carried out by the Gurdwara. These offerings are voluntary and not compulsory. All people irrespective of their status sit on the floor as a sign of equality as opposed to chairs and the Guru Granth Sahib is always installed on a higher level. One may enter or leave the congregation at any time. Men and women do not generally sit together but on separate sides of the room, both at an equal distance from the Guru Granth Sahib. All people are expected to stand facing the Guru Granth Sahib when the Ardas (common prayer) is read out. Gurdwaras are open to all people of all religions and are generally open 24 hours a day. Some Gurdwaras also provide temporary accommodations for visitors or pilgrims. In the Langar all sit on the floor and food is cooked and served by volunteers, this food is available at all times. Only vegetarian food is served so that no person may be offended and all people of all religions can sit together to share a common meal irrespective of any dietary restrictions.