Akal Takht
Akal Takht
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Gidons51
Herzliya, Israel4,757 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
This is a very sacred and important building within the golden temple . This building hosts the original holy book of the Sichs . Every morning there is a ceremony taking the book out of here to the central golden temple building in the pond and in the evening back to this building to sleep . In 1984 the the Indian army invaded the temple as Sichs rebels barricaded themselves in here . Hundreds were killed including the leader in operation “blue star” . Akal Takht was severely damaged and then restored .
Written February 25, 2020
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surender1962
New Delhi, India22 contributions
Nov 2019
The visit to Shri Akal Takht is a great experience. I felt blessed at this place. Had to chance to lift the Holy Palki of Guru Granth Saheb ji. One must visit this place in life time.
Written March 9, 2020
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Rakeshsharmandmc
Agra, India507 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
The Akal Takht (seat of power of Sikh religion) is located within the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. This present five storey building with golden dome is built of marble. It was built by Guru Hargobind as a place of justice.
This place can be visited concurrently with the Golden Temple.
This place can be visited concurrently with the Golden Temple.
Written March 20, 2016
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Kunal Kapoor
New Delhi, India327 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Inside the Golden Temple complex, this is one of the 5 takhts of Sikh religion. Situated opposite to the gate of the main temple, this gurudwara marks the symbol of justice. Essentially it is a seat of the kings. The highest council of the Sikh faith sits here. The Adi Granth moves from the Hanrmandir Sahib every night to the Akal Takht. Cover it as you do your Parikrama.
Written April 1, 2015
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Nis008
Ahmedabad, India155 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The place is full of peace and calmness around. You get immense positivity once you enter this place. All the services provided are on voluntary basis and the dedication will really amaze you. Do not rush. Take all the time in the world and explore the awesomeness of the place and its aura :)
Written May 14, 2015
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Basavaraj Shirahatti
Karwar, India66 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Spell bound by the place.Remembered the supreme sacrifice by the sikh people . The importance of this place is its purity. Mesmerised by its magical beauty and the inner strength we get when we are there.
Written April 27, 2015
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harpreet_singh89
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India16 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
another Gurudwara within the premises of golden temple. also have history with Sikh religions. also been taken as a place for Sikh political decisions.
Written February 15, 2015
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Donna_in_India
New York City, NY603 contributions
Jan 2012 • Family
The Akal Takht is a 5 storied building that is directly opposite to the causeway entrance to the Golden Temple. The name Akal Takht means "timeless throne". This is the seat of the Sikh's religious committee where the Sikh Parliament meet and day to day administration is done. It is an interesting and pretty building with a gilt dome that houses the guru's swords and flagstaffs. It is also where the Guru Granth Sahib (holy book) is kept at night. Each morning (at 4 or 5 a.m.) the holy book is moved to the Golden Temple in a special procession. When it is returned at 9 or 10 p.m. at night, a Palki Sahib (night ceremony) takes place. If you would like to see either, confirm the times (they change by season). The Akal Takht is also the building that in 1984 was destroyed by heavy fighting/fire with the Indian Army. It has been rebuilt to what it is today.
Written November 12, 2012
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Barbara A
Goa, India401 contributions
Feb 2021
Loved this place. it was a great experience and such a warm giving place. Everyone should come here for a visit
Written February 15, 2021
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Traveller Square
Chandigarh, India19 contributions
Apr 2019
When you enter the Gurudwara sahib i.e. Akal Takhat Sahib it is very Peaceful and soothing Spiritual Experience.
Written June 9, 2019
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Is it possible to go on top of the Akal Takht to click the picture of Golden temple?
Written June 10, 2019
You have to take the requisite permissions from the concerned SGPC office.
Written July 25, 2019
There r separate air conditioner accommodations just adjacent to temple under the management n control of SGPC. But Akal Thakt is holy place like Temple, no now is allowed to stay here.
Written October 7, 2018
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