An independent guide to the Nanakshahi calendar, Gurpurab and Sikh heritage
Topic
Historic gurdwaras, the Takhts and the places that shaped the Panth.
6 articles
Sikh history is written in its places as much as in its texts. Gurdwaras such as Nankana Sahib, Sri Harmandir Sahib, Bangla Sahib and Hazur Sahib mark moments in the lives of the Gurus and the growth of the Sikh community.
This section brings together our historical articles. Where dates or accounts are contested, we say so, and we distinguish between what is documented and what comes from later tradition.
From Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi to Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, a guide to the historic gurdwaras that mark the lives of the Gurus: what happened at each, the five Takhts, and how these places are cared for today.
By NanakShahi Editorial Team7 min read
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