Saturday, December 1, 2007

Quick Lesson in Sikhi : Five Takhats (Temporal Seats)

Takhat means a throne or a royal seat. It symbolizes a seat of authority, both temporal as well as spiritual. Among these, Sri Akal Takhat Sahib at Amritsar , is the central seat of the Sikh Path. The issues concerning the entire community are debated here and resolutions are passed, with the consent of whole Panth.

Sri Akal Takhat Sahib ------ Amritsar , Punjab
Sri Keshgarh Sahib ------- Anandpur Sahib, Punjab
Sri Harmandir Sahib ------- Patna , Bihar
Sri Hazur Sahib ----------- Nander, Maharastra
Sri Damdama Sahib -------- Sabo ki Talwandi, Punjab

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