The word ‘Akal’ means ‘immortal’ or beyond time and Takht means a throne. In literal terms, the Akal Takht is the Immortal throne. It is also known as Akal Bunga or Akaliya da Bunga, Immortal Fortress or Fortress of the Immortals respectively. Akal Takht Sahib is the throne of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Guru Khalsa Panth.