Sikh Tourism, Sikhism Tour and Sikh Pilgrimage Tours in India

Sikhism

The history of "Sikhism" started with Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru in the 15th century in Punjab region of the India. The religious practices were formalised by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on 13 April 1699. The latter baptised five persons from different social backgrounds to form Khalsa. The first five, Pure Ones, then baptised Gobind Singh into the Khalsa fold. This gives the order of Khalsa, a history of around 300 years.

Panj Takht

Panj Takht are 5 important Gurudwaras of Sikhism which have a significant respect. In Sikhism, Guru is referred as Sachcha Patshah (true king) and to his gaddi (spiritual seat) as Takht and the congregation he led as darbar (court). These Panj Takht take Religious, Social and Political decisions as required by Sikh community.

Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Akal Takht Sahib literally means Eternal Throne. It is also part of the Golden Read More

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated in the village of Talwandi Sabo near Bhatinda. Read More

Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib

Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is situated at Anandpur Sahib. It is the birthplace of the Read More
Takht Sri Hazur Sahib

Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib is situated on the banks of Godavari river in Maharashtra
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Takht Sri Patna Sahib

Takht Sri Patna Sahib is situated in Patna city which is also the capital of Read More

Sikh Gurus

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

1469 to 1539

"Me, the bard out of work, the Lord has applied to His service. In the very beginning He gave me the order to sing His praises night and day. Read More

Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji

1504 to 1552

The son of a prosperous Hindu trader, Bhai Pheru, Guru Angad was an ardent devotee of the Hindu goddess Durga. Lehna, as he was known before Read More

Sri Guru Amar Das Ji

1479 to 1574

Guru Amar Das was born in the village of Basarke on May 5, 1479. He was the eldest son of Tej Bhan a farmer and trader. Guru Amar Das grew up Read More

Sri Guru Ram Das Ji

1534 to 1581

Guru Ram Das was born on September 24, 1534 to simple God-fearing parents, Hari Das and Anup Devi of Lahore. Known as Jetha meaning the first born, he Read More
Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

1563 to 1606

Guru Arjan was the youngest son of Guru Ram Das and Mata Bhani. He was born at Goindwal on April 15, 1563. In 1579 Guru Arjan was eventually married Read More

Sri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji

1595 to 1644

Guru Hargobind was born at Wadali village in June 1595 and was the only child of Guru Arjan Dev. He was invested with the Guruship on May 25, 1606 Read More

Sri Guru Har Rai Ji

1630 to 1661

Guru Har Rai was born on January 16, 1630 in Kiratpur to Baba Gurditta the eldest son of Guru Hargobind. From a very young age he exhibited a sensitivity Read More

Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji

1656 to 1664

Guru Harkrishan was born on July 7, 1656 to Guru Har Rai and Krishan Kaur. Before his death in October 1661 Guru Har Rai had appointed his younger son Read More
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

1621 to 1675

Guru Tegh Bahadur was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind and Bibi Nanki and was born at Amritsar on April 1, 1621. From a young age Tegh Bahadur Read More

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

1666 to 1708

I establish thee as my son, that you spread My Path. Go and instruct men in Righteousness and the Moral Law, and make people desist from evil. Read More

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

7 October 1708 to (Never ending)