Anandpur Sahib
EasternSikhtempleSouth Asia1665 CE - present
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Location
Country
India
Region
South Asia
Coordinates
31.2393, 76.5025
Era
1665 CE - present
Site Type
Temple
About
The 'City of the Blessed' founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1665 and site where Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa brotherhood in 1699, the most formative event in Sikh identity.
Significance
The birthplace of the Khalsa — the initiated Sikh community whose creation transformed Sikhism into a faith with a martial and egalitarian identity; one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimage sites.
History & Historical Arc
Founded 1665 by the 9th Guru; the Khalsa was created here on Baisakhi 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh with the first Panj Pyar…
Archaeological Notes
The Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib marks the exact spot of the Khalsa initiation ceremony; the khanda (double-edged sword) used…
Key Features & Structures
- Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib (Khalsa birthplace)
- Original khanda relic
Visitor Information
Open year-round; the Hola Mohalla festival (day after Holi) draws hundreds of thousands. Located in Rupnagar district, P…
Related Figures
Guru Gobind Singh (10th Guru)Guru Tegh Bahadur (9th Guru)Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones)
In the Bible
Source References
- Fenech, Louis E. 'The Darbar of the Sikh Gurus' (2008)
- Khalsa founding records (1699)