Explore Golden Temple Amritsar – Place of Peace and Power
Golden Temple is considered to be the most revered pilgrimages site for Sikhs in India. It is located in the Amritsar, one of the most developed northern states of Punjab, India. Come, explore Golden Temple Amritsar with Golden Triangle tour and get intoxicated in the sceneries and magnificence of Golden Temple. Plan your trip https://bit.ly/2AoadzV
Golden Temple is considered to be the most revered pilgrimages site for Sikhs in India. It is located in the Amritsar, one of the most developed northern states of Punjab, India. Come, explore Golden Temple Amritsar with Golden Triangle tour and get intoxicated in the sceneries and magnificence of Golden Temple. Plan your trip https://bit.ly/2AoadzV
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THE GOLDEN TEMPLE<br />
<strong>Amritsar</strong>, India<br />
<strong>Place</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Power</strong>
What is the <strong>Golden</strong> <strong>Temple</strong> famous for?<br />
Harm<strong>and</strong>ir Sahib is called as the <strong>Golden</strong> <strong>Temple</strong>. It is located near an<br />
artificial pool. Although built in 16 th century, the temple has been rebuilt<br />
several times. This temple is open for all religion <strong>and</strong> creed. The temple<br />
complex holds a few buildings including clock tower, <strong>of</strong>fice, museums,<br />
main sanctum, langar <strong>and</strong> other. The free community kitchen inside the<br />
temple feeds more than 1,00,000 people every day.<br />
The pool is believed to have spiritual power to purify a body. Some<br />
people fill bottles with the water to take back to their home. The water is<br />
purified periodically. The main sanctum holds the scripture <strong>of</strong> the religion<br />
as the main deity.
Karah Prasad<br />
You can find many architectural elements in this temple like frescoes,<br />
floral designs, mural painting <strong>and</strong> others. Visitors are <strong>of</strong>fered a delicacy<br />
made with flour called Karah Prasad. There is a tree inside the temple,<br />
which is said to be the location to cure leprosy. People take a dip in the<br />
pool <strong>and</strong> walk to the tree for blessings.<br />
The museum <strong>of</strong> the temple holds many displays <strong>of</strong> Sikh tradition. The<br />
ground floor has historic Sikh element like comb, kartar, sword, chakkars<br />
<strong>and</strong> others. The underground museum has elements <strong>of</strong> Sikh history.<br />
Several rituals take place in the temple throughout the day.
Top Activities To Enjoy Inside <strong>Golden</strong> <strong>Temple</strong><br />
Visit early in the morning to enjoy the opening ritual. The book is<br />
taken from the bedroom <strong>and</strong> carried in a palanquin to the sanctum.<br />
You can find many rituals during this event.<br />
If you stay back until the closing time, you can watch the closing ritual<br />
<strong>of</strong> taking the book back to the room.<br />
Visit the community kitchen to enjoy a humble vegetarian meal. You<br />
can also take part in helping in the kitchen.<br />
Take a dip in the pool. There is a shelter for those who wish to<br />
change clothes after bathing in the pool.<br />
Visit the museum, clock tower <strong>and</strong> other attractions inside the temple<br />
complex.<br />
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How To Reach?<br />
The city is an important destination in Punjab. The city holds the busiest<br />
international airport <strong>of</strong> the state. Tourists can also enter India via Delhi,<br />
Mumbai or Chennai airport <strong>and</strong> find connecting flight to <strong>Amritsar</strong>. From<br />
the airport, you can find many transportation options to reach different<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the city. <strong>Amritsar</strong> has a busy railway station, which receives trains<br />
from different parts <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />
If you are choosing to visit <strong>Amritsar</strong> via road transportation, you can find<br />
public <strong>and</strong> private buses from many major cities around <strong>and</strong> inside<br />
Punjab. The city is located on G T Road <strong>and</strong> is well connected with other<br />
regions with road network. Thus, it is easier to find cabs too, from<br />
surrounding regions <strong>and</strong> other states.
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