The Golden Dome and structure of the Akal Takht inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar

The Akal Takht, located outside the sarovar, is one of the most significant structures of the Golden Temple, and is the seat of the Sikh religion. This is also one of the most badly damaged structures during Operation Blue Star in 1984 (the killing of Bhindrawale and removal of terrorists from inside the Golden Temple) and large sections had to be reconstructed.