Anandpur Sahib

The valley from Ropar,through Kiratpur Sahib and Anandpur Sahib is full of Gurudwaras.
Information about them is available at Sri Takht Kesgarh . Situated on the left bank of the river Sutlej at a distance of about 41 kms.from Ropar on the Chandigarh-Nangal Road,Anandpur Sahib,the abode of peace with its numerous Gurudwaras stands out in picturesque relief against the Naina Devi mountain range. Founded by Guru TeghBahadurji,the ninth Sikh Guru,Guru Gobind Singh Ji,the tenth Guru had baptised the first five Sikhs called 'Panj Piare' here.The festival of Hola Mohalla celebrated here is renowned world-wide for the splendour of martial display exhibited by the Nihangs.During the tercentenary celebrations of the birth of the "Khalsa"(1999) Anandpur Sahib is being put as a must on the tourist map of India.
Some of the more important Gurudwaras are:

• Takht Kesgarh Sahib the Khalsa was born here.
• Gurudwara Anandgarh Sahib Fort and residence with remarkable paved well.
• At Gurudwara Damdama Sahib place of coronation of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

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