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Guru Nanak Gurdwara
At Guru Nanak Gurdwara, England, there are replicas of the five takhts. Also there is replica of Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) and one of Nankana Sahib. Dr. Sukhpal was commissioned to make another replica of Sri Anandpur Sahib. The project at Guru Nanank Gurdwara is one of the most prestigious works of Dr. Sukhpal Singh.
Sri Akal Takht (Click to enlarge the image)
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| Sri Akal Takhts' replica |
Akal Takht literally means Eternal Throne. It is part of
the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is situated on the
other end of the causeway connected to the Harmandir Sahib. It's foundation
was laid by Guru Hargobind. It was here that he was ceremonially installed
as Guru in 1606. The building of the Akal Takht opposite the Golden Temple
has a special meaning. While the Golden Temple stands for spiritual guidance
the Akal Takht symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activity.
During the day the Guru Granth Sahib is kept in the Golden Temple, while
at night it is kept in the Akal Takht. Traditionally all Sikh warriors
sought blessings here before going to battle. During the 18th century
while Sikhs were fighting a guerrilla war in the forests they used to
gather at the Akal Takht on special occasions such as Baisakhi and Diwali.
Here the community used to have general meetings and approve resolutions.
The Akal Takht was the oldest of the Five Takhts.
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Models on display (Click
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Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Click to enlarge the image)
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| Takht Sri Damdama Sahibs' replica |
Damdama Sahib is situated in the village of Talwandi Sabo near Bhatinda. This is where Guru Gobind Singh stayed for nearly a year and compiled the final edition of the Guru Granth Sahib known as the Damdama Sahib Bir in 1705.
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib (Click to enlarge the image)
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| Takht Sri Keshgarhs' replica |
Keshgarh Sahib is situated at Anandpur. It is considered the birthplace of the Khalsa. The Khalsa order was founded here by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Some of the weapons of Guru Gobind Singh are displayed here. The most precious of these is the actual Khanda (double edged sword) used by Guru Gobind Singh to prepare the amrit (sweet water) used in the first Khalsa initiation ceremony.
Takht Sri Hazur Sahib (Click to enlarge the image)
| Takht Sri Hazur Sahibs' replica |
Hazur Sahib is on the banks of Godavari in Maharashtra. This is where Guru Gobind Singh left this world. The inner room of the temple is called Angitha Sahib and is built over the place where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated in 1708.
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| Takht Sri Patna Sahibs' replica |
Patna Sahib is situated in Patna the capital of Bihar. It was here that Guru Gobind Singh was born in 1666 and spent his early years before moving to Anandpur. Besides being the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, Patna was also honoured by visits from Guru Nanak as well as Guru Tegh Bahadur.
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| Replica of Golden Temple at Amritsar |