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37-730: The Takht Sri Darbar Sahib Damdama Sahib , is one of the five takhts or Seat of Temporal Authority of Sikhism , located in Talwandi Sabo , near the city of Bathinda in Bathinda district of Punjab , India . At this place Guru Gobind Singh , the tenth Sikh Guru, prepared the full version of the Sikh scriptures called Sri Guru Granth Sahib in 1705. The other four Takhts are the Akal Takht , Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib , Takht Sri Patna Sahib and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib . The Takht

74-460: A debate in the Sikh community, and among historians and scholars. Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) president and former president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSMGC) Paramjit Singh Sarna has stirred a controversy by demanding that Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib in Pakistan be declared the sixth takht (seat of authority) of Sikhs. Acting jathedar of Akal Takht, Giani Harpreet Singh

111-573: A guerrilla war in the forests they used to gather at the Akal Takht on special occasions such as Vaisakhi . Here the community used to have general meetings and approve resolutions. The Akal Takht is the oldest of the Five Takhats. Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is incredibly significant historically since it is the home of the Khalsa , a Sikh community of initiated individuals. The Khalsa Panth

148-551: A journey across four Sikh takhts, with a flight by devout and sightseers to the fifth takht ( Takht Sri Patna Sahib ). A special train for the pilgrimage to the five takhts, named Panj Takht Special Train , began service on 16 February 2014. Akal Takhat Sahib means Eternal Throne. It is also part of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar . Its foundation was laid by Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru. The Akal Takhat

185-847: A letter in Persian prose, called the Zafarnamah (Epistle of Victory), to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb calling him to task as he had guaranteed safe passage to the Punjab for the Sikhs who had abandoned the city of Anandpur and its forts only to be attacked. Guru Gobind Singh fought a successful battle at Muktsar and then moved towards Talwandi Sabo . Before leaving to visit Sikh Sangats in the Deccan, Guruji blessed Talwandi Sabo, as Guru Ki Kashi. Now known better as Damdama Sahib after

222-537: A modern Muslim poet Allahyar Khan Jogi who used to recite his Urdu poem, "ShahidaniWafa." from Sikh pulpits during the second and third decades of the twentieth century. By nightfall Guru Gobind Singh was left with only five Sikhs in the fortress. These five urged him to escape so that he could rally his followers again and continue the struggle against oppression. The Guru agreed. He gave his own attire to Sangat Singh, who resembled him somewhat in features and physical stature. Under cover of darkness, he made his way through

259-661: A revered location of Sikh spirituality and heritage that embodies the teachings and legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.Guru Gobind Singh Ji's treasures and the Guru Granth Sahib are housed in its sanctuary, Sachkhand. According to the Budha Dal organization of Nihangs , the Budha Dal is the fifth takht. A proposal for a sixth Sikh takht at Guru Nanak Dev’s birth place in Nankana Sahib in Pakistan has sparked

296-511: A total population of 901,896, which consists of Gidderbaha 222,937, Malout 348,165 & Sri Muktsar Sahib 330,794 roughly equal to the nation of Fiji or the US state of Delaware . This gives it a ranking of 464th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 348 inhabitants per square kilometre (900/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011

333-478: Is Sri Muktsar Sahib . The district itself was historically referred to as Khidrane Di Dhaab. There are four tehsils in the district, which consists of a total of 234 villages. The tehsils are Sri Muktsar Sahib , Lambi , Giddarbaha and Malout . Guru Angad (Nanak II), the Second Guru of the Sikhs, was born in the village Matte-di-Sarai (Sarainaga) in 1504 in the same district. The last battlefield of

370-620: Is a prime example of the architecture, which combines Rajput and Sikh architectural elements. The Hola Mohalla festival and Gurpurabs are two of the many occasions and celebrations that are enthusiastically observed throughout the year. Under the management of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the Takht welcomes pilgrims from all over the world who come to honor, circumambulate, and take part in prayers and rituals, maintaining its status as

407-424: Is in the Talwandi Sabo , 28 km southeast of Bathinda. Literally, Damdama means resting place . Guru Gobind Singh stayed here after the Sikhs fought several defensive battles. A combination of Mughals and hill chiefs besieged Anandpur Sahib on the orders of emperor Aurangzeb . Finally the stock of food in the town ran out. The Mughals promised safe passage to Punjab for the Sikhs if they would hand over

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444-545: Is said that one day Guru Gobind flung a handful of reed pens over the heads of the congregation ('Sangat'), saying: "Here we will create a pool of literature. No one of my Sikhs should remain illiterate." The Damdama Wali Bir as the Guru Granth Sahib is sometimes called was completed here, being dictated by the Guru to one of his disciples Bhai Mani Singh . It was at this time when the hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib,

481-512: Is situated in Patna city which is also the capital of Bihar state. Guru Gobind Singh was born here in 1666 and He spent His early childhood here before moving to Sri Anandpur Sahib. Besides being the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, Patna was also visited by Guru Nanak and Guru Tegh Bahadur at different points of time. Here also stayed Guru Gobind Singh's mother, Mata Gujri and it was house of Salis Rai Johri. Takht Sri Hazur Sahib , one of

518-542: Is situated opposite to Harmandir Sahib and is connected by a passage. The building of the Akal Takht opposite the Golden Temple has a special meaning. While the Golden Temple stands for spiritual guidance the Akal Takhat symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activity. In earlier days all Sikh warriors sought blessings here before going to battle fields. During the 18th century while Sikhs were fighting

555-535: The Sri Muktsar Sahib city in remembrance of the forty martyrs (liberated ones). The Muktsari jutti is famous throughout the world. The shops making and selling these pieces of art are located around the Gurudwara Sahib in the heart of Sri Muktsar Sahib city. Gidderbaha manufactures naswaar which is supplied throughout India. According to the 2011 census , Sri Muktsar Sahib district has

592-456: The Emperor who was fighting in the distant Deccan, the Guru was persuaded to agree to their offer, leaving Anandpur with his family and a small band of retainers. During the flight from Anandpur when the Sikhs were promised safe passage to Punjab, Sahibzada Fateh Singh was, with his elder brother Sahibzada Zorawar Singh , put under the care of his grandmother, Mata Gujari ji. Unfortunately in

629-597: The Gurdwara became one of the five temporal Takhats of the Sikh religion. Another great Shaheed (Martyr) of Sikhi, Baba Deep Singh ji was installed as the first Jathedar (head) of this temporal seat. He penned additional copies of the Adi Sri Granth Sahib ji and sent them to the other four temporal seats. This title was given because of the intense literary activities that Guru Gobind Singh engaged in during his stay here (the compilation of Sikh scriptures). It

666-615: The Khalsa. Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is located near the cradle of the Khalsa and has witnessed several important Sikh historical events. During the reign of Guru Gobind Singh, it functioned as a hub for both martial and spiritual pursuits. There are numerous historically and religiously significant buildings inside the Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib complex. Along with additional structures honoring different facets of Sikh religious and cultural practices, this comprises

703-480: The Khan's Thanda Burj (cold tower). The Thanda Burj was built to capture the cool night breezes of air drawn over water channels in the hot summers, during the dead of winter the unheated burj offered no comfort for the Guru's mother and sons. On 26 December 1705, Fateh and his elder brother Zorawar were martyred at Sirhind. Fateh Singh is probably the youngest recorded martyr in history: He knowingly laid down his life at

740-591: The Sikh religion's earthly authority. There, the Guru held his court and decided matters of military strategy and political policy. Later on, the Sikh Nation (Sarbat Khalsa) took decisions here on matters of peace and war and settled disputes between the various Sikh groups. In December 2010, the Deccan Odyssey train, taken on charter from the Government of Maharashtra , started with the aim to have

777-535: The age of six years. Brothers Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh are among the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. Today, the place is known as Fatehgarh Sahib . An unequal but grim battle commenced with the sunrise on 7 December 1705 in the words of Guru Gobind Singh's Zafarnamah , a mere forty defying a hundred thousand (lakh). The besieged, after they had exhausted the meagre stock of ammunition and arrows, made sallies in batches of five each to engage

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814-494: The confusion of the rain-swollen Sarsa (normally little more than a creek) and an attack by Mughal pursuers, the Guru's two youngest sons and their grandmother were separated from the main body of Sikhs. Managing to get across, they were befriended by one of the Guru's former cooks. Later betrayed and handed off by the authorities of the small village where they had been given sanctuary, they were handed over to agents of Wazir Khan , carted off to Sirhind , and placed under arrest in

851-436: The encircling host slackened by the fatigue of the day's battle. Daya Singh, Dharam Singh and Man Singh also escaped leaving behind only two Sikhs: Sangat Singh and Sant Singh. The next morning as the attack was resumed, the imperial troops entered the garhi without much resistance and were surprised to find only two occupants who, determined to die rather than give in, gave battle till the last. Having reached safety Gobind wrote

888-430: The encircling host with sword and spear. Sahibzada Ajit Singh led one of the sallies and laid down his life fighting in the thick of the battle. He was 18 years old at the time of his supreme sacrifice for his faith. Gurdwara Qatalgarh now marks the spot where he fell, followed by Sahibzada Jujhar Singh , 14, who led the next sally. The valour displayed by the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh has been poignantly narrated by

925-560: The fifth Takht of the Sikhs. A general body meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee at Amritsar approved the recommendations through resolution number 32 on 18 November 1966. It was declared as the fifth Sikh Takht by the government of India in April 1999 during tricentennial celebrations of the formation of the Khalsa . Takht (Sikhism) The first and the most important takht

962-568: The five Takhts in Sikhism, is well-known for its profound theological and historical significance and is situated in Nanded, Maharashtra state on the bank of river godavari., India. In Sikh history, it is significant since it was founded near the location where the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji , gave his farewell speech and died in 1708. The Takht was constructed in the early 1800s by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The magnificent Hazur Sahib Gurudwara, with its white marble domes and elaborate artwork,

999-516: The fortress of Anandpur. At first Guru Gobind tested their promise of safe passage by staging a test which the attackers failed miserably. Later, with promises written in the margins of the Muslims' Holy Qur'an and some of the sacred writings of the Hindu elements of the army that had all but starved his small contingent of family and Sikhs and a personal promise of safety by Aurangzeb sent by an agent of

1036-452: The main Gurdwara edifice, which houses the Takht. Some of Guru Gobind Singh's weapons are kept in Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib along with other relics and artifacts related to him. The sense of bravery and martial spirit that are essential to Sikh identity are recalled by these items. Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is a major destination for Sikhs worldwide. Visiting the Takht allows devotees to honor

1073-642: The ninth Guru and father of Guru Gobind Singh were added to the Bir. This Takht was officially recognized as the fifth Takht of Sikhism on 18 November 1966. On a demand from the Sikhs , a sub-committee was appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee , Amritsar by General Meeting Resolution No: 789 on 30 July 1960. A report of the sub-committee containing 183 pages was received to declare Damdama Sahib or Guru Ki Kashi as

1110-510: The rich history and legacy of Sikhism, as well as to pay their respects and ask for blessings. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib ( Talwandi Sabo ) is situated in the village of Talwandi Sabo near Bathinda. Guru Gobind Singh stayed here for about a year and compiled the final edition of Guru Granth Sahib also known as the Damdama Sahib Bir in 1705. Damdama Sahib was proclaimed the fifth takht on November 18, 1966. Takht Sri Patna Sahib

1147-799: The separation of the Muktsar subdivision from the Faridkot district . The district has many historical Gurudwaras including the Darbar Sahib - Tuti Gandi Sahib Gurudwara, the Shaheed Ganj Gurudwara, Tibbi Sahib Gurudwara, Datansar Sahib Gurudwara, Rakabsar Sahib Gurudwara in the Sri Muktsar Sahib city, and several others in the district's respective villages. The Mela Maghi fair is celebrated annually in January in

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1184-464: The tenth Sikh Guru , Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji, lies in the district's main city. The Battle of Muktsar , a major battle between the Mughals and the Sikhs , occurred in present-day Sri Muktsar Sahib during 1705. The Gurudwara Tibbi Sahib was built to mark the battlefield. They were led by Mai Bhago and Mahan Singh. The Sri Muktsar Sahib district was formed as a new district on 7 November 1995 by

1221-514: The urban and rural areas of Muktsar district. Languages of Sri Muktsar Sahib district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 92.13% of the population spoke Punjabi and 6.79% Hindi as their first language. Bagri is spoken in the south of the district along the Rajasthan and Haryana border. The table below shows the data from the district nutrition profile of children below the age of 5 years, in Muktsar, as of 2020. The table below shows

1258-440: Was 16.1%. It has a sex ratio of 895 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 66.8%. Scheduled Castes made up 42.31% of the population. The table below shows the sex ratio of Muktsar district through decades. The table below shows the child sex ratio of children below the age of 6 years in the rural and urban areas of Muktsar district. The table below shows the population of different religions in absolute numbers in

1295-643: Was established by Guru Hargobind in 1609: Akal Takht (the Throne of the Timeless God), located just opposite the gate of Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple) , in Amritsar. While the Harmandir Sahib, or Golden Temple, represents Sikh spiritual guidance, the Akal Takht symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activity. It is the highest seat of temporal authority of the Khalsa and the seat of

1332-588: Was founded here on April 13, 1699, by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh . Every year, during the Vaisakhi festival, this event is remembered. The Khalsa were founded when Guru Gobind Singh gave the Panj Pyare, or the Five Beloved Ones, at Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib Amrit, or pure nectar. The finest principles of Sikhism, such as bravery, righteousness, and equality, were intended to be embodied by

1369-505: Was the first to censure the demand, saying: “This is a baseless demand which belittles the concept of Panch Pardhani (significance of five) in Sikhism like five articles of faith, five beloved ones (Panj Payaras) and five Bania.” The proposal was ignored afterwards. Official Website - HOLY TAKHATS Muktsar district Sri Muktsar Sahib district is one of the 23 districts in the Indian state of Punjab . The capital city of district

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