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The Golden Temple Amritsar, situated at Amritsar in the state of Punjab, is an amalgamation of amazing beauty and empyrean tranquillity.
The site of the
temple has been the place of worship for saints and devotees since time
immemorial and even Buddha is believed to have spent time here, in
contemplation.
Inside the temple, the holy Guru Granth Sahib has been placed on a high jewel-studded platform.
The ambiance of the place intensified with chanting of devotional poems, prayers and hymns from the Granth Sahib casts a magical spell on devotees.
Next to the lake is a large dormitory and hall where devotees can stay and eat for free.
Leisure destinations in India - The
architecture of the temple is inspired from both Hindu and Muslim styles,
while it gets its name because of its dome which was covered by gold in
the past. The gold may not be there anymore but the Golden Temple
continues to be one of the most magnificent religious structures in the
world.
History
Hundreds of years ago, Guru Nanak, the holy saint and founder of the Sikh
religion, chose a site for praying and meditation, beside a serene lake.
After Guru Nanak passed away, his followers continued to visit the place
and with time it became the sacred place for the followers of Sikh
religion.
Several modifications were made to the lake during the time of the fourth Sikh guru Ram Das and a temple was built in the holy place, named the Hari Mandir, by the fifth guru Arjan Sahib ji. During the next hundred years, the temple was destroyed many times and was rebuilt each time by the Sikhs, until the community became strong enough to ward off the invaders.
During the reign of Maharajah Ranjit Singh, sometime in the
18th century, the temple was embellished with beautiful marble structures,
precious stones and the dome of the temple was covered with 100 kg of pure
gold, hence the name, Golden Temple. Since then, the Golden Temple has
been the most revered place of the Sikhs.
Attractions Around
» Jalianwala Bagh : During the British Rule in 1919, the police fired randomly on hundreds of
people, taking out a peaceful procession in demand of freedom, at the
Jalianwala Bagh. Hundreds of innocent men, women and children were killed
in the event. Since then the Jalianwala Bagh, where the bullet marks can
still be seen on the boundary walls, has been a cruel reminder of the
massacre.
» Wagah
Border : The change of guard ceremony held at the India - Pakistan border is a
spectacle worth watching. The event held at Wagah Border, a short distance
from Amritsar, draws many locals and tourists to the place.
» Tarn Taran : The holy Sikh shrine of Tarn Taran, 22 km from Amritsar, was built in
honour of Guru Ram Das. Built on the lines of the Golden Temple, it is
believed that the water in the pond situated here has the power to cure
leprosy.
» Durgiana Mandir : Situated at a short distance from the Golden Temple, the beautiful
Durgiana Mandir dedicated to goddess Durga is a site worth visiting. The
massive structure which is situated in the middle of a lake, was built in
the 16th century.
Getting There
» By Air : The Raja Sansi Airport is situated just 10 km from Amritsar city. Regular
flights fly for many Indian cities as well as for London and New York.
Taxis can be hired from the airport to reach the city.
» By Rail : Amritsar is a main railway station which connects to all major cities of
the country including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Puri through many
superfast and express trains. The Samjhauta Express connects Amritsar to
Lahore in Pakistan.
» By Road : Well built highways connect Amritsar to major cities of north India.
State Transport Buses provide regular services from Amritsar to Delhi and
other cities.
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