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The Akal Takht (originally called Akal Bunga) was built by Guru Hargobind as a place of justice and consideration of temporal issues; the highest seat of earthly authority of the Khalsa (the collective body of the Sikhs) and the place of the Jathedar, the highest spokesman of the Sikhs.
Akal Takht is situated in front of the famous Golden Temple at Amritsar and it was established by the 6th Guru, Har Gobind (1595-1644) in the year 1609 A. D. when the Sikh religion made a formal bid to proclaim its basic commitment to politics and social problems.
Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Sri Amritsar. Created as it is by the great warrior Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib ji, Sri Akal Takht is the nucleus of an all-embracing and outonomous Panthic power. Baba Budha Ji and Bhai Gurdas raised this celestial fabric with their unctuous hands.
Sri Akal Takht Sahib literally means 'Eternal Throne'. The Akal Takht is part of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. Its foundation was laid by Guru Hargobind Sahib on 15th June 1606 (now celebrated on 2nd July). The Akal Takht is situated opposite Sri Harmandir Sahib and is the oldest of the Five Takhts.
AKAL TAKHAT, The highest temporal seat of Sikhism was founded by the Sixth Sikh master Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji in the year 1609, assisted by Baba Budha Ji and Bhai Gurdas. Guru named it Akal Takhat (The throne of Almighty). Guru Hargobind Sahib used to hold his court, listened to the woes of needy.
Akal Takhat (ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ) (31.6206°n 74.8754°e) means the Throne of the Immortal and is the highest political institution of the Sikhs. "Akal" means "The Timeless One" - another term for God. "Takhat" means "throne".
Akal Takhat (Punjabi: ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ, Akāl Taḵẖt) means the Throne of the Immortal and is the highest political institution of the Sikhs. "Akal" means "The Timeless One" - another term for God. "Takhat" means "throne" in Persian.
The Jathedar of the Akal Takht (Punjabi: ਜੱਥੇਦਾਰ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is the head of the Akal Takht and head of the Sikhs worldwide. [1] The jathedar has the de facto power as the supreme spokesperson of the Khalsa to summon , trial and sentence any person who identifies as a Sikh from the Akal Takht.
Akal Takht is a sacred and historical site in Amritsar that serves as the seat of power and authority in Sikhism. Learn more about its history, architecture, significance, and attractions in this article.
Oct 21, 2024 · Akal Takht, the chief centre of religious authority of Sikhism. It is located in the city of Amritsar in Punjab state, northwestern India. Similar seats of authority (takhts) are located at Anandpur and Talwando Sabo (near Bathinda) in Punjab, Patna in Bihar state, and Nanded in Maharashtra state.
