Mumbai: The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib in Amritsar is famous all over the world for its devotional force, tradition, incredibly beautiful architecture and grandeur. This divine place of worship welcomes people not just from all walks of life but also those belonging to various faiths.


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Today, as we celebrate Guru Gobind Singh's 350th 'Prakash Parv', we will take you through the five most sacred Gurudwaras of the Sikhs in India which are collectively called the Panj Takht.


These Takhts play a pivotal role in making religious, social and political decisions for the Sikh community. In Sikhism, the Guru is referred to as Sachcha Patshah, his throne as Takht and his court as Darbar.


The first Takht was established in 1609 by Shri Guru Hargobind Singh near Shri Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple) and in due course, the other four sacred Takhts were set up.


Akal Takht:


The most supreme Takht or the immortal throne is located near the Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple. This Takht takes care of the social, political, economic and religious welfare of the Sikh community. Sikhs from across the globe adhere to the decisions taken by the Akal Takht.


Takht Shri Damdama Sahib:


This Takht is located at Talwandi Sabo near Bhatinda. The original revised version of the Adi Granth was prepared by the tenth Sikh Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh. This is known as Guru Granth Sahib. The sacred text is also known as the Damdama Sahib Bir.


Takht Shri Keshgarh Sahib:


Situated at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, the Takht Shri Keshgarh Sahib is the place where the concept of Khalsa originated. This is the place where the special congregation of the Sikhs was held on Baisakhi.


Takht Shri Hazur Sahib:


This is the place where Shri Guru Gobind Singh left for Parlok Gaman, the heavenly abode, along with his horse Dilbag on October 7, 1708. Also known as Takht Sachkhand, this holy place of worship is located in Nanded in Maharastra.


Takht Shri Patna Sahib:


The sacred relics of Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru who was born in Patna, are preserved at Takhat Sri Patna Sahib.