It is known as Civilization gate or Sabhyta dwar. It is a victory symbol which is established on the bank of Ganga River Patna, Bihar. It is just near Gandhi Museum and Gandhi maidan. Rajasthani Red-white sandstone is used to make this structure. There are many beautiful gardens is established here that increase the beauty of sabhyta dwar. It is a symbol of the culture and traditions of capital of Bihar. It is built in Mauryan style Architecture.
This structure was inaugurated by our Chief minister Shri Nitish Kumar on 20 May 2018 in Samrat Ashoka conference near Gandhi maidan. Massages of four Great man who belongs to Bihar is printed on the wall of Sabhyta dwar. First one is the originator of Bodh religion, Mahatma Buddha. Second one is the 24th pilgrim of Jain Religion, Lord Mahavir. The next two is Samrat Ashoka and Megasthneese.
History of Sabhyta dwar
Firstly, the idea to build a structure like the gate way of India comes in the mind of Our former Governor of Jammu & Kasmir Retired Lieutenant General Shrinivas Kumar Sinha in 2010. He suggested this idea to build Sabhyta dwar near the SP office on the banks of Ganga River to increase the beauty of River port of Pataliputra.
Construction
The Foundation stone of Sabhyta dwar was laid by our Chief minister Nitish Kumar on 08 February 2014. Construction of the monument was done by the building and construction department of Bihar Government, but the plan of building was drawn by a Delhi based firm. This monument was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Bihar on 21 May 2018. Total cost to build this structure is ₹ 5 crore (50 million).
It is built on an area of one acre within the campus of Samrat Ashok International Convention center, north of Gandhi Maidan. It is 32m high which is taller than gateway of India(26m) and Golghar (29 m). This structure is north faced, Ganga River is in front of this monument. On the either side of this monument, two arches built with Mauryan architecture with a smaller arch. The northern and southern faces of the arches contain inscription attributed to Megasthenes, Ashoka, Buddha and Mahavira.
Four-sided alloy metaled lion capital is placed on the top of the monument.
| Timing | 1100 AM to 0600 PM (Monday closed) |
| Entry fee | Free of cost |
| Inauguration date | 21 May 2018 |
| Inaugurated by | Chief minister Nitish Kumar |
| Construction start | 20 May 2016 |
| Construction end | May 2018 |
| Cost | ₹ 5 Crore |
| Height | 32m (105ft) |
| Owner | Government of Bihar |
| Official website | www.sabhytadwar.com |
| Address | Gandhi Maidan Road, Bankipur – Danapur Road, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
How to reach at Sabhyta dwar
It is located at prime located that is well connected to other city and states. It is very near to Gandhi maidan, Patna junction and Jay Prakash Narayan Airport.
By air
Sabhyta dwar is approx. 6 km from Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna. After arriving Airport, you can hire a taxi that might be charged 200 ₹ to bring you to Sabhyta dwar.
By Road
If you are from other state or city and want to come by bus, then you can come at ISBT bairiya or Gandhi maidan bus stand. After that you can hire a taxi that might be charged 300 ₹ and 50 ₹ respectively.
By train
There are many Railways station in Patna like Patna junction, Rajendra Nagar terminal, guljar Bagh, Danapur railway station, Pataliputra junction etc. but three major railway station where every train terminates their journey. Patna junction, Rajendra Nagar terminal and Danapur railway station.
You can hire a taxi that might be charged 200 ₹ to reach at Sabhyta dwar.
Some instruction needs to follow during visit
- Food is not allowed inside the premises of Sabhyta dwar. So, pls avoid it.
- Don’t do any inappropriate move that make others uncomfortable.
- Don’t throw any used item in open, place it at it’s dedicated dustbin.
- During visit make yourself and family safe because its premises made with stones.
- Don’t pluck any leaf and flower, you might be fined.
- Enjoy your visit without damaging any public property.
Visiting experience
I am from Patna but recently I visited this place with my friend. I used bike to visit this location and park our bike in front of main gate. There is a same gate for Bapu Sabhagar and Sabhyta dwar. There are many guards at main gate to check the unauthorized items. As i have told in this blog no food item is allowed in the premises.
After checking, we entered in the premises and then we walk 200 mtr . After that we can clearly see the Sabhyta dwar. We were fully excited to see this great heritage gateway of Bihar. Sabhyta dwar was looking tremendous and wonderful. People of different profession visit this place like family, friend’s artist and students.
When clock strikes 05:45 PM, Guard blows the whistles to notify to public to go out from the premises.