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Panj Takht: the five Takhts
The five Takhts are the seats of authority in Sikhism. The first, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, faces the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
The five
- Sri Akal Takht SahibAmritsar, Punjab
Beside the Golden Temple; the highest seat of Sikh religious authority.
- Takht Sri Keshgarh SahibAnandpur Sahib, Punjab
- Takht Sri Damdama SahibTalwandi Sabo, Bathinda district, Punjab
Also called Guru Ki Kashi.
- Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna SahibPatna, Bihar
Birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.
- Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur SahibNanded, Maharashtra
Frequently asked questions
What are the five Takhts?
Sri Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar; Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib; Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda district; Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Patna; Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded.
Where are the five Takhts?
Three are in Punjab (Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo), one in Bihar (Patna) and one in Maharashtra (Nanded).
Sources: Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib (five Takht listing) and Wikidata for locations. Checked 19 Oct 2026.