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Anandpur Sahib

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Anandpur Sahib

Sikh religious site renowned for being the birthplace of the Khalsa, the Panj Pyares, the five faithful ones, initiated here in 1699. The site is 75 km/47 mi from the Punjab capital of Chandigarh. Guru Gobind Singh spent much of his life here.

Starting his project in 1689, Guru Gobind Singh constructed five forts at Anandpur Sahib, which were later connected by underground tunnels. In more recent times, the gurdwara can be seen to burst with life at Baisakhi Mela, the Sikh New Year, and Hola Mohalla, when the re-enactment of past Sikh battles take centre stage.
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On the tour map The itinerary also included visits to the Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara, which has been witness to the rich history of Sikhism, and the Shera Billing Monastery with a majestic 80-ft gold-plated statue of Buddha, an overnight stay at Kurukshetra, a place of mythological importance, boasting of the Kalpana Chawla Planetarium and various archaeological sites preserved by the local government, as well as Ahju Fort, a 15th century cliff-top castle, now in ruins.
Camp packs in thrills and life skills by Times of Oman (Muscat, Oman)
It is one of the most significant holidays in the Sikh calendar, commemorating the establishment of the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib in 1699.
Cheers at Sikh parade; Hundreds enjoy colourful procession by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Towering over me the doctors and nursing staff at Anandpur Sahib Civil Hospital looked dazed.
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