Akal Takht literally means Eternal Throne. It is part of the Darbar Sahib Complex in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is situated on the one end of the causeway connected to the Harmandar Sahib. It's foundation was laid by Guru Hargobind. The building of the Akal Takht opposite Harmandar Sahib has a special meaning. While Harmandar Sahib stands for spiritual guidance, the Akal Takht symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activity. Traditionally, all Sikh warriors sought blessings here before going to battle. During the 18th century while Sikhs were fighting a guerrilla war in the forests they used to gather at the Akal Takht on special occasions such as Vaisakhi and Diwali. Here the community used to have general meetings and approve policy resolutions. The Akal Takht is the oldest of the Five Takhts and the only one sanctified by the Guru. The Akal Takht building was destroyed by the Indian government when the army was sent in to invade in 1984. The new building is complete, but the Sikhs cannot forget that the building destroyed in 1984 by the Indian government was built by the sixth Nanak, Guru Hargobind, and two of the most venerable Sikhs, Baba Budha and Bhai Gurdas, with their own hands.