The people of Bihar have the distinct privilege of serving as custodians of Takhat Sri Patna Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, whose myriad accomplishments, strategic interventions, and sacrifices continue to inspire millions the world over. His contribution towards the preservation of religious and cultural diversity with dignity is unparalleled.

To commemorate the 350th anniversary of his birth, the Government of Bihar in partnership with The Anād Foundation is curating Gurū Gaurav, a six day showcase of musical and literary excellence, with a particular focus on the expressive traditions of Bihar and Punjab. Select exponents of Hindustāni, Carnatic, and Gurbāni Sangeet as well as poets, scholars will converge at Sri Krishna Memorial Auditorium to offer their tributes to the illustrious Guru.

We humbly request you to make preparations so that you may join us as we celebrate the birth of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh as detailed in the enclosed schedule.