GOLDEN TEMPLE FACTS

Day 1

Golden Temple

1) The globally renowned Golden Temple, which enshrines the Holy Book of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, is located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Golden Temple is so called because the entire upper half of the temple is inlaid with copper covered over by gold plate.

2) The temple - which is also known as Darbar Sahib - is in the city of Amritsar which was founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das with the fifth, Guru Arjan designing the temple. The temple started to be built in 1581 with the first version of the temple taking eight years.

3) The exquisite Golden Temple is a unique blend of the Hindu as well as the Islamic architecture. The shrine is decorated with marble sculptures and paintings that look similar to the Taj Mahal. The dome at the top is made from pure gold and the gurudwara is also encased with intricate gold panels.

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Day 2

Golden Temple

GOLDEN TEMPLE FACTS PART-2

1) Open to all Religions, Caste and Creed: The foundation stone of the auspicious Golden Temple was laid by a famous Sufi saint Mian Mir. This was done to spread a message that this sacred gurudwara is open to all faiths. There are four entrances to the temple which shows openness to all devotees irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

2) Renovation Went on for Four Years: In the 1990s the iconic Golden Temple was renovated with five hundred kilograms of pure gold. 24-karat gold was used during the process that is much purer when compared to the 22-karat. The value of the gold is more than 130 crores as of today. The work was done by skilled artists from different nook and corner of India. And it took four years to complete the renovation, starting from 1995 to 1999. It is believed that the glory of the Golden Temple will reach the 25th century.

3) Baba Deep Singh Died in the Golden Temple: Baba Deep Singh is one of the most honourable martyrs in the history of India. He vowed to take his last breath at Sri Harmandir Sahib. In 1757, when Amritsar was invaded by Jahan Khan, Baba Deep Singh fought the battle with five thousand men. During the fierce battle, his head was separated from the body. However, he held his head with one hand and gallantly fought with the enemies in order to reach the shrine and die on its floor.

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Day 3

GOLDEN TEMPLE FACTS PART-3

1) Surrounded by a Sacred Pond:

The pool surrounding the Golden Temple is known as the Amrit Sarovar which is considered sacred by the devotees. Before offering prayers, they bath in the holy water of the Sarovar. The Sikhs believe that spiritual possessions can be gained by taking a dip in the holy water of the sacred pool. Earlier, legends used to say that a holy dip in the Amrit Sarovar can cure ailments and disorders.

2) Lord Buddha Meditated at the Sacred Site: In many artifact's, records show that Lord Buddha stayed at the sacred site of the Golden Temple for quite some time. In those times, the spot was a lake surrounded by thick forests. Buddha declared this site as an ideal meditation ground for sadhus and saints.

3) The Largest Free Kitchen in the World: The langar sewa at the Amritsar Golden Temple is the largest free kitchen in the world. It serves more than 1 Lac people on a daily basis through out 24*7. On religious events, the number rises to 2 lakhs or more. The meal is simple yet delicious and comprises of rotis, dal, veggies and kheer. Interestingly, all the food served here are donations from devotees.

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