AMRITSAR (INDIA) -
Amritsar is an ancient and holy city which is known for its various historical and religious sites. The city was founded by Guru Ram Das and later developed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The Golden temple with its majestic golden dome is the nucleus of the city and also the most sacred pilgrimage site for Sikhs. The architecture of Golden temple reflects the basic tenets of Sikhism.
A devotee must cover his/her head before entering the temple complex. The Harmandir has four entrances which emphasises the fact that its doors are open to all devotees. A magnificent golden dome rises over the two storied temple structure. It is one of the most revered places of worship in India and the most important seat of Sikh history and culture. Here you may also eager to visit the "Langar House" which is said to be the largest kitchen in all over the world. Volunteers working here cook and serve simple yet delicious meals comprising dal, roti, sabzi and kheer to all devotees
Within the premises of Golden temple complex, in the Central Sikh Museum you can also see the display of several paintings as well as the traditional weapons depicting the glory of Sikh history.
Now visit the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum,which was once the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the first ruler of the Sikh Empire. The museum displays several historical articles like old paintings, manuscripts and coins, which are centuries old.
A devotee must cover his/her head before entering the temple complex. The Harmandir has four entrances which emphasises the fact that its doors are open to all devotees. A magnificent golden dome rises over the two storied temple structure. It is one of the most revered places of worship in India and the most important seat of Sikh history and culture. Here you may also eager to visit the "Langar House" which is said to be the largest kitchen in all over the world. Volunteers working here cook and serve simple yet delicious meals comprising dal, roti, sabzi and kheer to all devotees
Within the premises of Golden temple complex, in the Central Sikh Museum you can also see the display of several paintings as well as the traditional weapons depicting the glory of Sikh history.
Now visit the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum,which was once the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the first ruler of the Sikh Empire. The museum displays several historical articles like old paintings, manuscripts and coins, which are centuries old.
Jallian Wala Bagh is a well known memorial where hundreds of innocent people participating a peaceful rally were killed or wounded in an indiscriminate firing by the British troops commanded by Gen Micael O Dyer. This unfortunate incidence on the occasion of Baisakhi (April 13,1919) resulted in the death of 379 and injured more than 1200 persons and later it became an important mile stone in the freedom struggle from British rule.
Durgiana temple is an other well known shrine in Amritsar. The temple complex houses the Lashmi Narayan temple, Sheetala Mata temple and a legendary Hanuman temple. It is believed that it is also a place where the great epic Ramayan was composed by Maharshi Balmiki. This was also the same place where, Lov and Kush spent their childhood along with their mother Mata Sita.
Sri Sri Gaur Radha Gokulananda Temple, founded by The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is another tourist attraction in Amritsar.
You may also like see an interesting ceremony which takes place every evening before sunset at the Wagha border. This check post on the Indo-Pak border lies on the G.T.Road about 32 km from Amritsar and 24 km from Lahore.Large crowds gather at the stadium like galleries to watch the foot thumping by troops of the B.S.F. India and the Pakistani Rangers while marching towards the gate from their respective side.
Some of the photographs of Golden Temple and Jallian Wala Bagh are as follows-
Sri Sri Gaur Radha Gokulananda Temple, founded by The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is another tourist attraction in Amritsar.
You may also like see an interesting ceremony which takes place every evening before sunset at the Wagha border. This check post on the Indo-Pak border lies on the G.T.Road about 32 km from Amritsar and 24 km from Lahore.Large crowds gather at the stadium like galleries to watch the foot thumping by troops of the B.S.F. India and the Pakistani Rangers while marching towards the gate from their respective side.
You may like to visit the Rambagh Garden which was formerly known as ‘Company Garden’. The garden
got its present name from Maharaja Ranjiit Singh, the great king of
Punjab who named this beautiful garden after the great sage Guru Ram Das.
The people of this city are not only very hospitable, but jovial and reliable as well.
The people of this city are not only very hospitable, but jovial and reliable as well.
While staying in Amritsar, you should also enjoy true Punjabi flavors /
delicacies like makki ki roti with saarson da saag, kulchas stuffed
with either potato or paneer with chhole, Lassi and certain other such local preparations.
