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Golden Temple Road, Near Jallianwala Bagh Amritsar-143001
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Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for English speaking world), is named after Hari(God) the temple of God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in their Ardas. Guru Arjan Sahib, the Fifth Nanak, conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship for the Sikhs and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib. Earlier the planning to excavate the holy tank (Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar ) was chalked out by Guru Amardas Sahib, the Third Nanak, but it was executed by Guru Ramdas Sahib under the supervision of Baba Budha ji. The land for the site was acquired by the earlier Guru Sahibs on payment or free of cost from the Zamindars (landlords) of native villages. The plan to establish a town settlement was also made. Therefore, the construction work on the Sarovar(the tank) and the town started simultaneously in 1570. The work on both projects completed in 1577 A.D.
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Places to visit in Amritsar, sikh religious places, Golden Temple Amritar or Sri Harminder Sahib named described as the Temple of God. The Golden Temple is not only a central religious place of Sikhs but also a symbol of equality and brotherhood. People from all over the world visit daily Sri Amritsar Sahib and visit Golden Temple. Sri Harminder Sahib was built as adviced by Sri Guru Amardass Ji (Third Guru of Sikh). As adviced by Guru Amardas Ji , Sri Guru Ramdas Ji started the excavate of Sarovar of Sh. Harmandir Sahib in 1577 A.D. Later on Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji started the construction of Sri Harmandir Sahib. The Golden Temple is a unique Sikh architecture. It built as a lower level than surrounding land level. This Gurudwara teaches us the lesson of humanity. Its four entrances signifies that people belongs to every category are always welcomed.
