18/06/2025
Akal Takht Sahib Amritsar
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Akal Takht (ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ) means the Throne of the Immortal and is the highest political institution of the Sikhs. "Akal" means "The Timeless One" - another term for God. "Takhat" means "throne" in Persian. The Akal Takhat is an impressive building that sits directly in front of the causeway leading to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht was founded by Guru Hargobind in 1606 and was established as the place from which the spiritual and temporal concerns of the Sikh community could be acted upon.
The Jathedar (Chief) of the Akal Takhat is the highest spokesperson of the Sikh Panth and is meant to be a spiritual leader without control or influence from any outside, politically motivated sources.