India is the origin and home to 4 major religions of the world- Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhism.
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib in Punjab is one of the 5 Takhts or the Sikh imperial thrones. The Sikhs recognize five places as Takhts listed below:
- Akal Takht at Amritsar.
- Takht Keshgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib.
- Takht Damdama Sahib at Talwandi Sabo.
- Takht Patna Sahib in Bihar.
- Takht Hazur Sahib at Nanded in Maharashtra.
Having already been to the one in Nanded almost 30 years back, last week I visited Sri Keshgarh Sahib that was on way from Chandigarh to Amritsar. It was at the Keshgarh Sahib Takht that the 10th Guru of Sikhs Guru Gobind Singh raised Khalsa meaning the initiation of Sikh warriors in 1699.
The road from Delhi to Chandigarh and there on to Amritsar is in superb condition and is 6 lane highway for most of the part. To reach Anandpur Sahib take a little bypass on this road for about 70 kilometers on a world-class 4 lane highway and return back to the same point to continue the journey to Amritsar.
Caption: Collage of the Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib Made by Local Guide @Tushar_Suradkar
There is huge free parking available outside the Gurudwara in an open space. Shoes are stored for free as well and the Mahaprasad or the langar food is available for a small voluntary donation 24x7 all year round. Also nearby are a Sikh Museum that was closed at the time. About 20-30 steps must be climbed to reach the Gurudwara level and the views from the backside of the Gurudwara show the town of Anandpur Sahib and also the Gurudwara tank.
The way to the Gurudwara which is a nice road on a steep slope is dotted with a variety of shops that sell interesting stuff like the Kripan, Kesh Combs, and such.
Caption: The Kripan and a Locket of the Guru Nanak Dev - Photo by Local Guide @Tushar_Suradkar.
Have you been to a Gurudwara or place of worship with significant religious importance? I’d be interested in knowing your experiences.
Until then… Happy Guiding ?
Accessibility Features
The Gurudwara has plenty of facilities to facilitate navigation of a wheelchair and also several ramps to ease the movement of differently-abled including at the parking and the toilets.
Ramp Access.
A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.
A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.
What Else To Do In Punjab
While you are traveling in Punjab, these are some top-recommended places:
- Akal Takht at Amritsar
- Takht Keshgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib
- Takht Damdama Sahib at Talwandi Sabo
- Rock Garden, Chandigarh
- Pinjore Garden, Chandigarh
- Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
- Wagah Border, Amritsar
- Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
