Golden Temple

Golden Temple in Amritsar is one of the most spiritual destinations in India. This religious place of the Sikhs is visited by thousands of travelers throughout the year. Irrespective of caste, creed, or race, devotees visit this place every year to seek blessings. A tour to the Golden Temple confers a mental peace that lets you attain the ultimate nirvana. Apart from its shimmering outlook what attracts the visitors is its legendary history that talks about the legacy of Sri Harimandir Sahib.

History of Golden Temple
First conceptualized by the Fifth Nanak, Guru Arjan Sahib, Golden Temple is renowned all over India. He wanted to create a central worship place for the Sikhs. He himself created the astonishing architecture of this holy place. Though prior to Guru Arjan Sahib, the task of building the holy tank (Amrit Sarovar) was designed by Guru Amardas Sahib, it was finally executed by Guru Ramdas Sahib, under the supervision of Baba Budha Ji.

Architecture of Golden Temple
The architecture of Golden Temple exudes elegance. Featuring doors on all the directions, the architecture of the Golden Temple presents a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. The Gurgudwara is intricately engraved with gold panels on the outside. The dome of the Gurudwara is glided with 750Kg of gold. One can enjoy the soul soothing chants of the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy book) hymned by the priests and musicians. A visit to the Golden Temple is a must for all those who wish to experience the powers of divinity. Amritsar itself oozes a spiritual aura that can make any atheist turn theist.

How to Reach Golden Temple
By Air: The city of Amritsar is well connected by air with rest of the states. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport operates both domestic as well as international flights.
By Train: Punjab enjoys extensive rail network connecting to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore etc.
By Road: Apart from this, a broad network of roads connects Amritsar with northern states through regular buses.