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The Golden temple is the holiest shrine of Sikhs. It was built in late 16th century by Guru Arjan, and a copy of the Sikh scripture was placed inside the temple in 1604. Its sanctum walls were covered in marble and the dome was decorated with gold foil by Ranjit Singh in the 19th century.[2] More than 100,000 people visit every year
Harmandir Sahib
Golden Temple
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Alternative namesDarbar Sahib
Golden Temple of Amritsar(Harmandir Sahib)General informationTown or cityAmritsarCoordinates31°37′12″N 74°52′37″E / 31.62000°N 74.87694°EConstruction startedDecember 1581 Completed1589 (Temple), 1604 (with Adi Granth) WebsiteSri Harmandir Sahib (Gurmukhi)
Sri Harmandir Sahib is the official name of the Golden Temple.It is in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. The temple is surrounded by a sacred pool and group of buildings important to the Sikh religion. The complex is the most important pilgrimage site in Sikhism and it is also called Darbar Sahib. One of these buildings in the complex is the Akal Takht, the highest religious authority for Khalsa Sikhs. Another building is the langar, where a free simple vegetarian meal is served to all without any discrimination. The temple is a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all religions to come and worship God. The four entrances (representing the four directions) to get into the Harmandir Sahib also symbolise the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions.
The present-day gurdwara was rebuilt in 1764 by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia with the help of other Sikh Misls. In the early nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh founded the Sikh Empire and covered the upper floors of the gurdwara with gold, which gives it its distinctive appearance and its English name.[10] It contains the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture. In the 1980s the Temple was the scene of fighting connected with the Khalistan movement.
Harmandir Sahib
Golden Temple
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Alternative namesDarbar Sahib
Golden Temple of Amritsar(Harmandir Sahib)General informationTown or cityAmritsarCoordinates31°37′12″N 74°52′37″E / 31.62000°N 74.87694°EConstruction startedDecember 1581 Completed1589 (Temple), 1604 (with Adi Granth) WebsiteSri Harmandir Sahib (Gurmukhi)
Sri Harmandir Sahib is the official name of the Golden Temple.It is in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. The temple is surrounded by a sacred pool and group of buildings important to the Sikh religion. The complex is the most important pilgrimage site in Sikhism and it is also called Darbar Sahib. One of these buildings in the complex is the Akal Takht, the highest religious authority for Khalsa Sikhs. Another building is the langar, where a free simple vegetarian meal is served to all without any discrimination. The temple is a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all religions to come and worship God. The four entrances (representing the four directions) to get into the Harmandir Sahib also symbolise the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions.
The present-day gurdwara was rebuilt in 1764 by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia with the help of other Sikh Misls. In the early nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh founded the Sikh Empire and covered the upper floors of the gurdwara with gold, which gives it its distinctive appearance and its English name.[10] It contains the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture. In the 1980s the Temple was the scene of fighting connected with the Khalistan movement.
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The Golden Temple is one of the famous pilgrimage spots in India. It is also known as Harmandir Sahib and is a scared place for the Sikh community. Thousands of tourists and pilgrims come to the Golden Temple all over the year. The temple is located in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab.
Sikhs consider the Golden Temple in Amritsar as a very holy site because the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the eternal Guru of the Sikhs is located inside the temple. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful lake. People wash their hands in the waters of the lake, which is considered to be a sacred ritual. The religious site was initially built around 1574 A.D. In addition to the Sikhs, people of other religions and communities also come here to pay their homage.
The Golden Temple, Amritsar is famous for the architectural beauty and charm. Hari Mandir or Darbar Sahib is the most sacred part of the temple. This part of the temple is famous for the exquisite golden structure at the center. There are golden plates to cover the exterior walls of the upper floor and the dome. There are also elegant marble sculptures.
The lake that surrounds the Golden Temple is also considered to be very holy and is known as the "Pool of Nectar". There is a marble walkway, known as the Guru's Bridge, which leads to the pavilion of the temple. The doorway of the bridge consists of exquisitely carved silver doors. Another unique feature of the Golden Temple is the dining hall, known as the Guru-ka-Langar. The hall can accommodate around 35,000 devotees who are served meal by the temple authorities.
The Golden Temple in Amritsar is also famous for the celebrations. The main festival that is celebrated in the temple is Vaisakhi. It is held in the second week of April and is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the Khalsa cult. To celebrate the festival, the whole temple is illuminated with lights which are a great spectacle.
There are also numerous shops and dining hubs where travelers can go after making a visit to the Golden Temple. The dining hubs serve a wide range of mouth watering local and Punjabi delicacies. The local shops offer woodcarvings, woolen garments, and phulkaries and so on.
The Golden Temple is one of the famous pilgrimage spots in India. It is also known as Harmandir Sahib and is a scared place for the Sikh community. Thousands of tourists and pilgrims come to the Golden Temple all over the year. The temple is located in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab.
Sikhs consider the Golden Temple in Amritsar as a very holy site because the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the eternal Guru of the Sikhs is located inside the temple. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful lake. People wash their hands in the waters of the lake, which is considered to be a sacred ritual. The religious site was initially built around 1574 A.D. In addition to the Sikhs, people of other religions and communities also come here to pay their homage.
The Golden Temple, Amritsar is famous for the architectural beauty and charm. Hari Mandir or Darbar Sahib is the most sacred part of the temple. This part of the temple is famous for the exquisite golden structure at the center. There are golden plates to cover the exterior walls of the upper floor and the dome. There are also elegant marble sculptures.
The lake that surrounds the Golden Temple is also considered to be very holy and is known as the "Pool of Nectar". There is a marble walkway, known as the Guru's Bridge, which leads to the pavilion of the temple. The doorway of the bridge consists of exquisitely carved silver doors. Another unique feature of the Golden Temple is the dining hall, known as the Guru-ka-Langar. The hall can accommodate around 35,000 devotees who are served meal by the temple authorities.
The Golden Temple in Amritsar is also famous for the celebrations. The main festival that is celebrated in the temple is Vaisakhi. It is held in the second week of April and is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the Khalsa cult. To celebrate the festival, the whole temple is illuminated with lights which are a great spectacle.
There are also numerous shops and dining hubs where travelers can go after making a visit to the Golden Temple. The dining hubs serve a wide range of mouth watering local and Punjabi delicacies. The local shops offer woodcarvings, woolen garments, and phulkaries and so on.
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