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Facts about Golden Temple Amritsar

Golden Temple, also known as Harmandar Sahib, is located in the heart of Amritsar City. It is a prominent heritage site known for its magnificent architecture, hospitality, and captivating peace. The mesmerizing beauty of the Temple is hard to beat, especially at night. Visiting this holy Temple is almost on everyone's bucket list. If you haven't visited here until now, you will surely miss out on something great like these 10 facts about Golden Temple. The Temple receives around 100,000 pilgrims every day from across the world. Devotees queue up for hours to pay homage to the holy book inside with their heads covered.

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Facts about Golden Temple Amritsar

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  1. Facts About Golden Temple Amritsar Explore Amritsar

  2. Constructed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji • Constructed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji It was the fifth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, who initiated the Temple's construction. He designed the Gurudwara and planned to build it at a lower level. The construction started in 1581 and lasted till 1589. He also consciously planned to have four entrances to signify that the Temple is open to all. After expanding and compiling AdiGranth, he placed the first version of the Gurudwara's holy book only. • Explore Amritsar

  3. MughalArchitecture • The Temple presents one of the finest examples of Mughal Architecture. The Shrine is adorned with marble similar to the Taj Mahal, and the domes are of pure gold. Hand-painted mosaics and patterns signify an excellent combination of Hindu as well as Islamic architecture. Also, every element of the Gurudwara has a meaning and history attached to it. The Temple was not built the way it looks at present. It has been renovated and renewed many times, keeping the aesthetics of Mughal architecture very much alive. • Explore Amritsar

  4. AmritSarovar • AmritSarovar There's a belief in the Sikh religion that a dip in the AmritSarovar cures ailments and provides spiritual possession. You will find devotees taking dips in the holy pond before going to the main Temple. And, there is a separate bathing area for women. Moreover, the city Amritsar takes its name from this AmritSarovar. Earlier the Sarovar depended on rainwater. But years ago, during the British Period, workers connected it to the Upper Bari Doab canal of the Ravi River. I am sure you are already wondering about how Gurudwara manages to keep the water clean for the devotees. There is a water filtration treatment plant in the Sarovar that does the job and also supplies oxygen.  • Explore Amritsar

  5. Open to all • No Caste and Creed Discrimination The architecture itself shows that the Gurudwara has four entrances to the main temple area. This symbolizes that the premises welcome everyone inside, regardless of caste, creed, or religion. It's even more interesting to know that the one who laid the foundation stone was not a Sikh. Instead, he was a Muslim saint Mian Mir (HazratMian Mir in Sikh History). Currently, 35% of the pilgrims visiting the Temple belong to non-Sikh religions.  • Explore Amritsar

  6. Largest Free Kitchen • "Nobody sleeps hungry in the City" is a well-known fact. This comes from the Temple that serves langar (free meal) every day up to 50,000 pilgrims. And when it's some religious occasion, they even manage to serve up to 100,000 pilgrims. The simple yet super delicious vegetarian meal served inside is a no-miss at any cost. If you are wondering who cooks it, that's an exciting part. There are volunteers for everything from cooking to serving and cleaning. People volunteer to work tirelessly in the Temple without any compulsion or demand, out of devotion. If you don't get a chance to have the langar, don't miss out on the Kadhah Prasad. • Explore Amritsar

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