Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib
Known as the Holy City of Joy, Anandpur Sahib is the sacred city of Sijistan. Adepts Sikhism, The fifth largest organized religion in the world, have there main worship place, and also strongly associated with a traditions and history.
Anandpur is situated at the foot of Himalayas, And natural scenery surrounding it is truly privileged. The Sutlej River bordering the settlement in its southwest side. For lovers architecture religious and walks outdoors, this is a great destination in India.
Founded in 1665 by the ninth Guru of Sikhism, the site chosen for its construction was a land near the ancient ruins of Makhowal, another sacred place.
The Guru was the one who acquired the land occupied by the people of Lodhipur, Mianpur and Sahota, where he built a new space that was called Chakka NanakiIn honor of his mother. It was not until much later that the city was renamed Anandpur Sahib, which retains the name today.
Every year in March about this place is the scene of a magnificent religious festival known as Hola Mohalla. The tradition, which dates back to the tenth century is a true spectacle of color and Sijistan and worship for many people seeking between flight offers the opportunity to get to contemplate.
All gurdwara (Ie, religious buildings of Sikhism) are decorated with particular enthusiasm to receive the arrival of a new Hola Mohalla. Of these, the most important is the Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.
This year 2009The festival will take place on March 11, With great fanfare. However, to calculate the date will fall in successive years, it is necessary to know the lunar calendar governing the religious life of the Sijistan. Hola Mahalla set in the lunar month of Chet: why in the year 2010 will be on 1 March and 20 March 2011.
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