Golden Temple Amritsar

Golden Temple:

Sat Sri Akaal!!

Golden Temple is a perfect mixture of sublime peace, utter religious tolerance, outstanding natural beauty and enormous faith and belief in God. The Golden Temple Amritsar India (Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar) has a unique Sikh architecture. The top structure of the temple is covered with pure gold leaf, hence, the popular name, Golden Temple. Inside the temple lies the holy book of the Sikhs - the Granth Sahib is present. After going through a tumultuous period of demolitions,. From 1767 onwards, the Sikhs became strong enough militarily to repulse invaders. It was rebuilt by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1830 purely with marble and gold.

The ancient lake, inside temple complex is considered as pool of ambrosial nectar." Inside temple these devotees sing the Gurbani Kirtan in melodious and devotional tones.

Originally, a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity

Free kitchen and recitation of the divine word never cease here. Located in the heart of Amritsar, its four gates invite everyone from all directions.

How to reach

From train: New Delhi to Amritsar train takes approximately 6 h 15

From bus: The total journey between New Delhi & Amritsar takes around 8 h 15 m in a bus.

From flight: The total flight time between New Delhi & Amritsar is around 1 h 10 m. The price of the flight ticket is approximately Rs.1398.

Total time taken is approx 10 min min from Amritsar to golden temple.

Timings to visit temple: There are no fixed Golden Temple timings as the holy site is open throughout the day and night.

Timings of Langer: it serves food 24 hours a day. - Kiwad (Portals) Opening Time - 2.15 a.m. - Kirtan at Amrit Vela (Early dawn) - 2.30 a.m.

Best time to visit: Oct to may.

What is must:

Visitors to the Golden Temple must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering the temple

Things to do:

Get holy Prasad for yourself and your family.

Eat langer with other visitors.

Enjoy mesmerising beauty of temple campus during sunrise and sunset time.

Learn about various historical events of Sikhism.

Travellers tip:

Cover you head with dupatta, scarf, saree-pallu or handkerchief when present inside the complex.

Shoes are forbidden on Gurudwara complex. Leave them on shoe counter available on premises of temple.

Wear decent clothes.

Maintain silence when you are venturing inside.

Keep vigil over and take care of your belongings.

Any leather item like (belts, purse) is not allowed.