Panj Takht situated opposite to Harmandir Sahib and are connected by a passage. The building of the Akal Takht opposite the Golden Temple has a special meaning. While the Golden Temple stands for spiritual guidance the Akal Takhat symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activity. In earlier days all Sikh warriors sought blessings here before going to battle fields. During the 18th century while Sikhs were fighting a guerrilla war in the forests they used to gather at the Akal Takat on special occasions such as Vaisakhi . Here the community used to have general meetings and approve resolutions. The Akal
Sahib Singh (Sikhism) Sahib Singh (Sikhism) Bhai Sahib Singh was one of the Panj Pyare (or the Five beloved ones). He was formerly known as "Sahib Chand" and was a Barber (Nai) before being baptized into Khalsa tradition. There are different versions of different scholars regarding Birth Place and Family Members of Sahib Singh. Though all accepts the fact that, he was born in family of Barbers. Regarding birthplace: Regarding father and mother name: Bidar had been visited by Guru Nanak early in the sixteenth century and a Sikh shrine had been established there in his honour. Sahib Chand, as Sahib Singh was