At which of the following places did Sri Guru Gobind Singh take amrit?

Key Points

• Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, founded the Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib on 13th April 1699.
• He initiated the Sikh baptism ceremony called ""Amrit Sanchar"" or ""Khande di Pahul"" at Anandpur Sahib, creating the first group of five baptized Sikhs known as the Panj Pyare.
• Anandpur Sahib is a prominent pilgrimage site for Sikhs and is historically significant due to its association with Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the establishment of the Khalsa.
• The event marked the transformation of Sikhs into a martial community dedicated to righteousness, justice, and equality.

Additional Information

• Amrit Sanchar (Khande di Pahul)
  • Amrit Sanchar is the ceremony of initiation into the Khalsa, which was introduced by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
  • It involves preparing and drinking a sacred nectar called ""Amrit"" made by stirring water and sugar with a double-edged sword while reciting five sacred Sikh texts (Bani).
  • The five initiated Sikhs who first underwent this ceremony are known as the ""Panj Pyare"" (Five Beloved Ones).
  • This initiation transforms individuals into ""Khalsa,"" the pure ones, who are committed to upholding Sikh values and defending righteousness.
• Anandpur Sahib
  • Anandpur Sahib is a city in Punjab, India, and one of the most significant places in Sikh history.
  • It was founded by the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, in 1665 and later became the site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth.
  • The city is home to several historic Gurdwaras, including Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, one of the five Takhts (seats of authority) in Sikhism.
  • Anandpur Sahib hosts the annual Holla Mohalla festival, a significant Sikh event that showcases martial arts, mock battles, and religious observances.
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  • Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666-1708) was the tenth and last of the ten human Sikh Gurus.
  • He is renowned for his contributions to Sikhism, including the creation of the Khalsa, the establishment of the Five Ks (articles of faith), and the compilation of the Dasam Granth.
  • He emphasized the importance of martial skills and self-defense among Sikhs to protect their faith and community.
  • Guru Gobind Singh Ji also declared the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism, as the eternal Guru of Sikhs.