About Anandpur

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About Anandpur:  Anandpur is highly valued amidst Sikh religion. This was the place where great Guru Gobind Singh brought together peasants to fight against the injustice prevailed at the time. This was the birth place of Sikh army and political Sikh nation! Anandpur is the evidence of glorious past of Sikh power and their army.

Anandpur Sahib is globally famed and is one of the main Sikh pilgrimage places. Highly honored Guru Gobind Singh lived here 25 years. Anandpur is the place where famous incidence of five Sikhs volunteering for death at single call of Guru Gobind Singh happened! And hence, became the origin place of Khalsa as well. Gurudwaras at the Anandpur show you the value and enriched heritage of Sikhism.

Famous Takht Kesgarh Sahib was built by Sant Hari Singh Kaharpuri in the year 1936-44. The Takht Sahib is known for its amazing interiors; its hall, balcony and courtyard are really spectacular. The inside portion of the room has some weapons kept as remembrance.