Akal Takht, Temporal authority seat in Amritsar, India
The Akal Takht stands as a five-story marble building with a golden dome within the Golden Temple complex, representing Sikh temporal power.
Guru Hargobind established this institution in 1606 by placing two swords symbolizing spiritual and temporal authority on a concrete platform.
The Jathedar at Akal Takht issues directives and pronouncements that guide the Sikh community in matters of religious and social significance.
Visitors can reach the Akal Takht through Amritsar's international airport, railway station, or extensive road network connecting major Indian cities.
The structure maintains separate morning and evening ceremonies where religious texts are carried from the Harmandir Sahib to the Akal Takht.
Location: Amritsar
Inception: 1606
GPS coordinates: 31.62061,74.87533
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46
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