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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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