Image: 2 Sri Kesgarh Takhat Anandpur Sahib Khalsa birthplace Himalayan foothills in view Punjab India

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Description: Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib also known as Anandpur Sahib is the historic site in Sikhism where Khalsa was founded by Guru Gobind Singh. It is located near Himalayan foothills near the river Satluj. The site is second only to Amritsar, the city of Golden Temple in the Sikh tradition. Anandpur Sahib was founded in the year 1665 by the ninth Sikh Guru, Tegh Bahadur. A small town is the site of major annual gathering of Sikhs for Hola Mohalla festival every year in spring when other parts of India are celebrating Holi. It is a festive gathering with a display of martial arts, fairs and gaiety.
Title: 2 Sri Kesgarh Takhat Anandpur Sahib Khalsa birthplace Himalayan foothills in view Punjab India
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