Visit the famous Golden Temple in the state of Punjab in India with Golden Temple Amritsar Tour Packages. The Golden Temple is an important Sikh gurdwara located in Amritsar. It is formally known as Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib. It was built by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das and construction was finished by Guru Arjan. The holy scripture of the Sikhs known as Adi Granth was installed in 1604. This temple was destroyed many times by the Mughal and Afghan rulers. It was rebuilt by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who covered the temple with gold and hence the name Golden Temple.
Visit this sacred temple with Golden Temple Amritsar Tour Packages. This temple is considered holy by the Sikhs since their Sri Guru Granth Sahib is present inside. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the holy literature of the Sikhs and they worship the place where it is kept. Golden Temple was made for people to come and worship regardless of their caste and creed. Book Golden Temple Amritsar Tour Packages to visit this beautiful temple in Amritsar.
Harmandir Sahib means abode of god and this was made after excavating a tank. The temple was made in the middle of the tank and grew to become an important religious place of worship for the Sikhs. The temple was attacked and destroyed by the Mughals and Afghans and later rebuilt. Golden Temple Amritsar Tour Packages takes you to this historic site for a peaceful and spiritual journey to the famous Golden Temple.
Presently, the temple is surrounded by a large lake called sarovar and there are four entrances to the temple. This indicates openness and welcomes everybody from all four directions. The beginning of the causeway leading to the temple has the Darshani Deorhi Arch which is about 200 feet high. The marble work and the gold plating were done under the rule of Ranjit Singh. Book Golden Temple Amritsar Tour Packages to see the beauty of the sacred temple.
The architecture of the Golden Temple is a mix of the Hindu and Muslim style of architecture. The temple was decorated and ornamented with golden gliding, precious stones and marble work during the time of Maharaj Ranjit Singh. The holy Adi Granth is kept on a platform studded with jewels. The Holy Scripture is a collection of prayers, hymns and poems which have been composed by the gurus and saints. Visit the temple with Golden Temple Amritsar Tour Packages and listen to the chanting which forms an enchanting atmosphere. The serene lake adds to the beauty of the experience.
The Harmandir Sahib is connected with the main building with a bridge having a 13 feet wide circumambulatory path called Pardakshna. This runs around the main shrine and leads to the steps to god called Har ki Paure. The main building of the temple is three storied one. Visit this site to experience spiritual peace with Golden Temple Amritsar Tour Packages. Everybody is welcomed to this beautiful temple and pay respect. Remember to follow the rules like covering your hair and refraining from smoking, etc.
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