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Akal Takht

Harmandir Sahib Complex | Opp. Darshani Deohri, Amritsar 143001, India
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Ranked #6 of 34 attractions in Amritsar
Type: Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Jind (Haryana)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Akal Takth is one of major monuments of Shiks (Hindus). It is must see attraction... Amritsar Visit is null & void without this..

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Panaji, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

You cant just miss this place..Must visit this holy shrine of Sikhism if you believe in Humanity, Peace & Love! The Chants of Gurbaani leave you in a completely different world!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The Sikh religion believes temporal and spiritual affair are diverse but have their meeting points as they lay by each other. Miri and piri are two flags that flutter high between the Harimandir (Golden Temple) and Akal Takht signifying that these affairs go hand in hand. The Holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, is also laid to rest late eve at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

It was like i m in heaven...... as i was talking with my sole. Best meditation by listening Gurabani Kirtan

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

The highest political seat of sikhs is always a divine site.The marks of Operation Blue Star can still be seen and it sends shivers across the body.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

The Akal Takht is a 5 storied building that is directly opposite to the causeway entrance to the Golden Temple. The name Akal Takht means "timeless throne". This is the seat of the Sikh's religious committee where the Sikh Parliament meet and day to day administration is done. It is an interesting and pretty building with a gilt dome that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

The Ceremonies, both, early morning and evening and the enthususiasm and discipline amongst the devotees leave you spell bound. The decoration and the frescos of the place is magnificient. If you know the history of the Sikhs, the place is reverred by one and all.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012

Found a place to sit, clean, well maintaned, peacefull and serene environment. Helpfull and friendly sewadars.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2012

There is no need to get religious if one doesn't want to - but the teachings that make a large community of human beings around the world dedicate themselves to service of mankind is worth paying a solemn respect. Get there early morning (3-4 ish) to view the palanquin bearing the Sri Guru Granth Sahib ...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

literally means The Seat (Throne) of the Timeless One or Seat (Throne) of God} is highest seat of temporal authority of the Khalsa and is equivalent to any parliament of world sovereign State. Akal means The Timeless One — another term for God. Takht means 'seat' or 'throne' in Persian. Akal Takht is located in the Harmandir Sahib complex in... More

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