The Akal Takht, also spelt as Akal Takhat and historically known as Akal Bunga, is the most prominent of the five takhts of the Sikhs. Located within the Darbar Sahib complex in Amritsar, Punjab, Indi
Photograph of the Akal Takht
Mural of Guru Hargobind seated atop the original Akal Bunga (later known as the Akal Takht), from Gurdwara Baba Atal, circa 19th century
Panel 1: Guru Hargobind with Sri Chand
Panel 2: Guru Hargobind with musicians
A takht, or takhat, literally means a throne or seat of authority and is a spiritual and temporal centre of Sikhism. There are five takhts, which are five gurudwaras that have a very special significa
Akal Takht.
Takht Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib