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Golden Temple (Amritsar)
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Golden Temple (Amritsar)
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Golden Temple Rd, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006.

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About Golden Temple (Amritsar)
It is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara also known as Harmandir Sahib. It is an important pilgrimage site for Sikhs. Bathing at the holy water at Haminder Sahib and visiting there is considered an important part of Sikhism. The gurudwara remains open all days of the week between 5:00 am to 10:00 pm for darshan. However, you can enter the premises and can have lunger 24 hours a day. Visiting there at the time of Baisakhi, Holi, and Diwali is also suggested if you want to see the beautiful decoration and celebration here. There is no entry fees but you can donate money or any other things if you want to.
You will not face any problem here as the residents of Amritsar are friendly and food lover. A journey to Amritsar will be a most memorable trip while enjoying tasty treat at the city and lovely market which offers best quality phoolkari suits and other clothing.

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How To Reach Golden Temple (Amritsar)
As Golden Temple is an important place and many visitors come here to see this Gurudwara, it is easy to reach here without facing any difficulty. You can opt for any transport option whichever is suitable to you:
Air
If you are going to visit the gurudwara by Air, you can take a taxi from Amritsar Airport, which is about 13 kilometers away from Gurudwara. It takes hardly 10-15 minutes to reach the destination.
Train
Going there by train is also a convenient method to reach. The gurudwara is only two kilometers away from the Amritsar Railway Station. You can walk, if you are not tired of your journey. There are several rickshaws and auto-rickshaws available at the gate of railway station that will take you comfortably to the shrine.
Bus
You and also go there by bus and take any local transport option after reaching Amritsar Bus stand. You will not face any problem here as the residents of Amritsar are friendly and food lover.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Golden Temple (Amritsar)

  • The Gurdwara was founded in the year 1577 by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das.
    The Gurdwara was founded in the year 1577 by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das.
  • You will be amazed to know the fact that the foundation stone of Gurdwara was laid by a Muslim Pir, Sai Mir Mian Mohammed.
    You will be amazed to know the fact that the foundation stone of Gurdwara was laid by a Muslim Pir, Sai Mir Mian Mohammed.
  • The gurdwara was repeatedly destroyed by Mughal and Afghan armies but everytime they destroyed it Sikh rebuilt the gurdwara with a new zeal.
  • It got its name "Golden Temple" when its sanctum was covered with gold foil in 1830 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He also renovated the place with marble and copper.
    It got its name
  • Lord Buddha also admitted that the site is ideal for meditation. Yes, its true that not only Hindus and Sikhs but also people following other religions like Buddhism believes that the place is sacred.
    Lord Buddha also admitted that the site is ideal for meditation. Yes, its true that not only Hindus and Sikhs but also people following other religion
  • There are many gallantry stories of Gurdwara's past. One of which was of Baba Deep Singh who fought bravely with Jahan Khan when he invaded Amritsar. You can imagine how boldly he fought with five thousand man. It is also told that he remained fighting even when his head was cut off from his body and reached the shrine to take his last breath on the floor of Gurudwara. ( I salute his spirit)
    There are many gallantry stories of Gurdwara's past. One of which was of Baba Deep Singh who fought bravely with Jahan Khan when he invaded Amritsar.
  • If you visited golden temple you must know about the sacred pond which is called Amrit Sarovar. I suggest you to take a dip in the holy water before entering the Gurudwara to take a full spiritual experience.
    If you visited golden temple you must know about the sacred pond which is called Amrit Sarovar. I suggest you to take a dip in the holy water before e
  • The first floor of the Gurdwara is below the ground level which signifies humble nature of the Sikhs. The place can only be seen at the time of kar sewa.
    The first floor of the Gurdwara is below the ground level which signifies humble nature of the Sikhs. The place can only be seen at the time of kar se
  • Don't get faint after hearing this fact that the place is covered with five hundred kilograms of 24-karat gold. You can estimate the value with the rate of gold today.
  • One of the things I love of gurdwaras are their lungers. Have you ever tasted any lunger? According to my belief lunger is also a means of getting spirituality. The gurdwara is proud to own largest free kitchen all over the world. Everyday they serves around five thousand meals but the number rises to over one lakh on religious events.(Take care of their religious belief and cover your head while visiting the gurudwara and eating lunger)
    One of the things I love of gurdwaras are their lungers. Have you ever tasted any lunger? According to my belief lunger is also a means of getting spi
  • Despite of large amount of lunger served everyday authorities never faced any shortage of labor to cook these meals as there are a number of volunteer who work for free and feel honored while working for Gurdwara.
    Despite of large amount of lunger served everyday authorities never faced any shortage of labor to cook these meals as there are a number of volunteer
  • Apart from Golden temple, Amritsar is full of various other exciting sites including Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah border, Durgiana temple among other. Also, Amritsar is famous for its delicious food items like papad, wadiyan and for its attractive market places.

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