Panj Takht Panj Takht Takht or Taḵẖata (Punjabi: ਤਖ਼ਤ), which literally means a throne or seat of authority, is a result of the historical growth of the religion of Sikhism. There are five Takhts and these Takhts are the five gurudwaras which have a very special significance for the Sikh community. The first and the most important one was established by Guru Hargobind in 1609. It is called 'Akal Takht' (the Throne of the Timeless God) and is situated just opposite the gate of Harmandir Sahib – The Golden Temple, Amritsar. While the Harmandir Sahib, or Golden Temple, represents Sikh spiritual guidance,
Nishan Sahib Nishan Sahib The Nishan Sahib is a Sikh triangular flag made of cotton or silk cloth, with a tassel at its end. The word, "Nishan" means symbol, and the flag is hoisted on a tall flagpole, outside most Gurdwaras. The flagpole itself, covered with fabric, ends with a two-edged dagger ("khanda") on top. The emblem on the flag is also known as "Khanda", which depicts a double-edged sword called a khanda (☬) in the centre, a chakkar which is circular, and flanked by two single-edged swords, or kirpans. Traditional symbol of the Khalsa Panth (corps of initiated Sikhs), the Nishan