7 amazing facts about the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab
The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, serves as a spiritual and cultural centre for Sikhs around the world.
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Swarn Mandir
The temple was founded in the 16th century by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, and completed by his successor, Guru Arjan Dev.
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Architecture
Its beautiful architecture combines Hindu and Islamic styles, featuring detailed marble work and gold leaf.
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The dome
The temple’s iconic gold-plated dome, which gives it its name, was added in 1830 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The dome is a symbol of spiritual purity and the divine.
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Amrit Sarovar
The temple is surrounded by a holy pool called the Amrit Sarovar, which is believed to have healing properties. Pilgrims from bathe in its waters for spiritual purification.
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Langar
The Golden Temple is famous for its community kitchen, or langar, which serves free meals to thousands of visitors every day, regardless of their background or faith.
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Golden Temple
The temple is open 24 hours a day, allowing visitors to pay their respects and experience the spiritual atmosphere at any time.