The Golden Temple is a Gordwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. This is the spiritual highlight of Sikhism. The man-made pool at the temple site was completed in 1577 by the fourth Guru Sikh, Guru Ram Das. In 1604, Guru Arjan owned a copy of Adi Grant in Harmandir.

 

What is the story of Amritsar Golden Temple?

The first Harmandir Sahib was built in 1604 by Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, who symbolically placed it on a lower level so that even the humble had to descend to enter. He also placed entrances on the four sides, indicating that it was open to worshipers from all walks of life and creeds.

 

What is Amritsar famous for?

Amritsar is one of the most pristine cities the Guru-Vanani whispers of Gurudwaras, the Golden Temple also known as Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara - the holiest Gurdwara - is famous all over the world. It is at the end of a path surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake), where pilgrims bathe.

 

What is the special food of Amritsar?

Amritsar is synonymous with kulchas, oven-baked maida bread. Located next to the Golden Temple and Wagah border, All India Famous Hotel is a place where you can soak up butter, stuff potatoes and cauliflower with kolcha.