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[[Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib]], Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda, is the fifth seat of the authority of [[Sikh]]s. This place owes its importance to the literary work of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji done here during his stay in 1706. It was at [[Damdama Sahib]] that [[Guru Gobind Singh]] prepared the revised & authentic version of the [[Adi Granth]] which is now being honored by the Sikhs as [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. He added to the original version prepared by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] the verses of [[Guru Teg Bahadur]]. A large number of new converts joined the fold of the [[Khalsa]] here. Guru Gobind Singh stayed at Damdama Sahib for nearly a year.
'''[[Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib]]''', [[Talwandi Sabo]], [[Bhatinda]], is the fifth "seat of authority" ([[Takhat]]) of the [[Sikh]]s. Literally, '''''"Damdama"''''' means '''''"having a break or rest"'''''.  


One of the Five [[Takhat]]s or '''Seat of Authority''' of the [[Sikh]]s. This takhat is situated at [[Batinda]] in [[Punjab]], [[India]] and is the place where [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth Guru of the [[Sikh]]s prepared the full version of the Sikh Scriptures called [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] in 1705. The '''Damdame Wali Bir''' as it is sometimes called  was completed here by [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. It was transcribed by [[Bhai Mani Singh]]. The hymns of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] Sahib, the ninth Guru and father of Guru Gobind Singh were added into the Bir.
This sacred shrine is located at village [[Talwandi Sabo]], 28 km southeast of [[Bathinda]] in southern [[Punjab]], [[India]].  


Literally, '''Damdama''' means '''a place to have a break and rest'''. It is located at village Talwandi Sabo, 28 km southeast of Bathinda. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] stayed here  after fighting battles against [[Mughal]] atrocities. Before his arrival at [[Talwandi]], two of the Guru’s sons were bricked alive at [[Sarhind]] and two laid down their lives at [[Chamkaur Sahib]]. After writing [[Zafarnama]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] fought a successful battle at [[Muktsar]] and then moved towards [[Talwandi Sabo Ki]].  
It was declared as the fifth [[Takhat]] by the government of [[India]] in '''[[April]]''' 1999 during tercentennial celebrations of the advent of [[Khalsa]].


After leaving the fort of Sri Anandpur Sahib & passing through Chamkur Sahib, Maachiwara, Deena Kangar followed by historic war of battle in Mukatsar. {{aowf|Takhat Damdama Sahib}}
This place owes its importance to the literary work of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] done here during his stay in 1705-6. It was at [[Damdama Sahib]] that [[Guru Gobind Singh]] prepared the revised and final version of the [[Adi Granth]], the initial Sikh holy scripture.
 
The completed volume is the same scripture which is now honored by the [[Sikhs]] as their perpetual "spiritual teacher" or [[Guru]] and is called the holy [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. The Guru added to the original version prepared by [[Guru Arjan Dev]] the verses of his father, [[Guru Teg Bahadur]]. The '''Damdame Wali Bir''' (Damdama Sahib volume) as it is sometimes called was completed here. The entire volume was transcribed by [[Bhai Mani Singh]] while the Guru dictated it verbally. {{aowf|Takhat Damdama Sahib}}

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Takhat Damdama Sahib

Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda, is the fifth "seat of authority" (Takhat) of the Sikhs. Literally, "Damdama" means "having a break or rest".

This sacred shrine is located at village Talwandi Sabo, 28 km southeast of Bathinda in southern Punjab, India.

It was declared as the fifth Takhat by the government of India in April 1999 during tercentennial celebrations of the advent of Khalsa.

This place owes its importance to the literary work of Guru Gobind Singh done here during his stay in 1705-6. It was at Damdama Sahib that Guru Gobind Singh prepared the revised and final version of the Adi Granth, the initial Sikh holy scripture.

The completed volume is the same scripture which is now honored by the Sikhs as their perpetual "spiritual teacher" or Guru and is called the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The Guru added to the original version prepared by Guru Arjan Dev the verses of his father, Guru Teg Bahadur. The Damdame Wali Bir (Damdama Sahib volume) as it is sometimes called was completed here. The entire volume was transcribed by Bhai Mani Singh while the Guru dictated it verbally. .....More

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