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Guru Arjan overseeing the construction of the original Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), painting from c. 1890 –95. According to the Sikh historical records, the land that became Amritsar and houses the Harimandir Sahib was chosen by Guru Amar Das, the third Guru of the Sikh tradition.
[2] [3] SGPC also administers Darbar Sahib in Amritsar. [4] The SGPC is governed by the president of SGPC. [5] [6] The SGPC manages the security, financial, facility maintenance and religious aspects of Gurdwaras as well as keeping archaeologically rare and sacred artifacts, including weapons, clothes, books and writings of the Sikh Gurus. [7]
Guru Arjan is further credited with establishing the practice of there being five kirtan chaukīs (sittings) at the Harmandir Sahib shrine in Amritsar. [1] The five sittings of kirtan that were established by him are as follows: [1] early morning chaukī performance of the Asa ki Var [1] mid-morning chaukī performance of the Anand [1]
Nishan Sahib flags on poles at Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar. Some of the prominent Sikh shrines established by the Sikh gurus are: Nankana Sahib, established in the 1490s by first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev, Punjab, Pakistan. Sultanpur Lodhi, established in 1499 became the Sikh centre during Guru Nanak Dev time Kapurthala District, Punjab (India).
47. Sikhi kesaa-suaasa sang nibhaaounee – With every breath, live as a Sikh who has uncut hair. Know this kes to be equal to the Guru and give it the utmost respect. 48. Chori, yaari, tthugi, dhokaa, dagaa nahee karnaa – Abstain from thievery, adultery, cheating, deception, fraud, and pillaging. 49. Sikh da itbaar karnaa – Have confidence ...
A sacred peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) can be found at Gurdwara Pipli Sahib in Amritsar. [note 1] [9] Sikhs believe that Guru Arjan welcomed Sikh adherents from Afghanistan and northwestern Punjab, who had arrived to assist with the excavation work to construct the temple tank of Harmandir Sahib, at the location of this tree. [9]
Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Pakistan A fireworks show celebrating the Birth of Guru Nanak in India. Akal Takht illuminated on Guru Nanak Jayanti, in Harmandir Sahib complex, Amritsar. Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib in Punjab, India. Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: November 24: On this day Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred when he refused to convert to Islam.
Map of the Harmandir Sahib Complex, Click to enlarge. Sikh architecture is a style of architecture that was developed under the Sikh Confederacy and Sikh Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries in the Punjab region. Due to its progressive style, it is constantly evolving into many newly developing branches with new contemporary styles.