Amritsar Golden Temple Darshan

            

Amritsar is Sikh religion’s spiritual capital and home to its famous shrine, the Golden Temple Located 230 km northwest of Chandigarh  in Punjab in North India . The city was established by Guru Ramdas ,  the fourth Guru of the Sikhs in 16th century.

Amritsar is also the seat of the highest temporal authority of Sikhs, the Akal Takht . It literally means the timeless throne.

The city is also special for Hindues as it is believed Sita spent considerable time at Valmiki’s ashram at Ram Tirth near here. Lord Ram and Sita’s sons Luv and Kush were also born here. Amritsar is also famous for the Sri Durgiana Temple built in the 16th century, which resembles the Golden Temple and is also often called the Silver Temple.

The city was also witness to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in which British opened fire on unarmed Indians which left 379 dead and over 1200 injured.

Today, the city boasts of  helpful and hospitable people. Amritsar is also known for its rich cuisine, sacred temples, folk art and culture. Amritsar is India’s leading exporter of goods to the Middle East. It is also the leading center of Punjabi publications. In spite of its modern outlook, the city still preserves its past heritage and culture.