Takht Sri Damdama Sahib- Punjab

Address

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib- Near, Sangat – Talwandi Road, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab 151302

Deity

Guru Gobind Singh

Introduction

• Location: Situated in Bathinda, Punjab, India, specifically in Talwandi Sabo, approximately 28 km southeast of Bathinda.
• Historical Significance: The site where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, prepared the full version of the Sikh scriptures, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, in 1705.
• Other Takhts: The other four Takhts include Akal Takht, Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib.

Puranic Significance

• Meaning of Damdama: The term “Damdama” translates to “resting place.”
• Historical Context:
  • After engaging in several defensive battles against the Mughals, Guru Gobind Singh stayed at this location, seeking refuge and relaxation.
  • Following fierce confrontations at Anandpur Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, and Muktsar, he retreated to the Malwa jungle and rested at Talwandi Sabo, which contributed to the name “Damdama Sahib.”
  • Guru Gobind Singh spent nine months and nine days here, transforming the area into a center for spreading his mission, hence the name “Guru-ki-Kanshi.”
• Significant Contributions:
  • During his stay, the Guru re-dictated the Adi Granth and named the place “Khalse Da Takhat.”
  • A seal was created bearing the inscription: “Akal Sahai Guru Gobind Singh ji ki Jagha-Takhat Damdama Sahib ji.”
• Previous Visits: The site was also visited earlier by Guru Teg Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh’s father.
• Cultural and Religious Importance:
  • Damdama Sahib is the headquarters of the Nihangs (an armed Sikh order).
  • The area contains ten Gurudwaras and three significant tanks:
    • Nanksar Sarover: Associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is believed to have visited this village in 1510 A.D. during his second Pad Yatra to Rajputana.
    • Akalsar Sarover: Linked to Guru Gobind Singh Ji; a sip of water from this tank is believed to protect against diseases and afflictions.
    • Gurusar Sarover: Dug under the orders of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, this tank holds historical and spiritual significance.

Century/Period/Age

1705

Nearest Bus Station

Bathinda

Nearest Railway Station

Bathinda

Nearest Airport

Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji Airport

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