The Akal Takht (Gurmukhi: ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ, Punjabi pronunciation: [äːkäːl t̪axt]; lit. 'Throne of the Timeless One'; originally Akal Bunga) [2] is one of five takhts (seats of power) of the Sikhs. It is located in the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Jan 24, 2025 · The Akal Takht is part of the complex of religious buildings centred on the Harmandir Sahib, or Golden Temple, the principal Sikh house of worship. It is situated just beyond a large gateway at the entrance to the causeway across the …

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.

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.

Jun 6, 2008 · The Akal Takhat is the foremost throne of five governing bodies of religious authority for Sikhs. A bridge extends from the Akal Takhat to the Golden Temple. The Akal Takhat houses the Guru Granth Sahib between midnight and 3am while cleaning is done.

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 Takht, translating to "Throne of the Immortal," is a pivotal symbol of Sikhism’s dual authority—spiritual and temporal. Located within the Harmandir Sahib complex in Amritsar, Punjab, this sacred structure is not only a place of worship but also a living proof to the Sikh community’s historical resilience and enduring faith.

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 …

The Akal Takht (Gurmukhi: ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ, Template:IPA-pa; Template:Lit; originally Akal Bunga) [2] Sikhs ke kul 5 takhts (seats of power) mein se eik hai sarvuch hai . ye Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) complex Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Akal Takht (originally called Akal …

Sri Akal Takht Sahib Amritsar, the throne of the immortal, is the supreme seat of religious and temporal authority of its kind for the Sikhs in the world. It is an institution to which every Sikh bows with honor and dignity.