On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, thousands of devotees gathered at the Samadhi Sthal of the revered saint Swami Sachchidanand Saraswati, popularly known as 'Naiya Baba', in Lakhanpura, Bakhtiyarpur block, Patna district. On Wednesday, July 29, devotees offered prayers, performed circumambulation, and paid homage to their Guru at Baba's shrine. The entire complex resonated with devotional hymns (bhajan-kirtan) and chants throughout the day, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.

According to religious beliefs, Swami Sachchidanand Saraswati was born in a Chandel Rajput family in Kashi (Varanasi). From childhood, he was inclined towards serving saints, worshipping Lord Shiva, and renunciation. He embraced asceticism at a young age, forsaking worldly life. During his travels, he spent most of his time in the Ganga riverine areas of Bakhtiyarpur, after leaving Baikunth Dham in Khusrupur. He delivered numerous spiritual messages for the welfare of the people. Baba often preached, "The name of Narayan is the 'naiya' (boat) that ferries one across the ocean of worldly existence." He spent most of his life on a boat, which led villagers to affectionately call him 'Naiya Baba'.

Local traditions state that Vinay Brahmachari (from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh) played a significant role in spreading Baba's spiritual glory. Baba also referred to this region as 'Gupt Kashi' (Hidden Kashi). When asked about the Vishwanath here, he reportedly replied, "I am Vishwanath." Devotees believe that the royal family of Lakhanpura donated land for Baba's Samadhi, where a grand temple now stands. Every year on Guru Purnima, a large religious event and community feast (bhandara) are organized here, attracting devotees from far and wide who come with their wishes. It is widely believed that sincere prayers offered at Naiya Baba's Samadhi are fulfilled.