Golden Temple, Sikh Pilgrimage in India
Tangibly the most spiritual place in
India, Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmindar Sahib, is the holiest
shrine in Sikhism which is alive with religious fervour and sacredness.
It is a place that can only be experienced and not described. Serving as
a symbol of brotherhood and equality, Golden Temple is visited by
people from all over the globe who come here to seek spiritual solace
and religious fulfilment. Although the Golden Temple itself is of great
historical and architectural interest, it is the view of the resplendent
shrine, glistening in the centre of the tank, bringing an infinite
calmness that is most memorable to a visitor.
Located in the beautiful city of Amritsar,
Golden Temple is just a small part of the vast complex known as
Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib to the Sikhs. The spiritual focus is the
tank, the Amrit Sarovar, which surrounds the glistening central shrine.
Amritsar takes its name from this Amrit Sarovar which was excavated in
1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das. The Hari Mandir (central
temple) is connected to the pathway by a marble causeway which is known
as Guru's Bridge. This path symbolises the journey of the soul after
death. Embraced by marble stairways, this tank is believed to have
healing powers that can cure many diseases. The pilgrims gather at this
place of mesmerising beauty and sublime peacefulness to listen to hymns
and pay obeisance to the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy scripture) which is
read here.
The golden structure is a sight of beauty and awe, and despite the regular mantra recital; this place is incredibly intriguing and very peaceful. Around the edge of the compound, there are more shrines and monuments. The Sikh Museum is located inside the main entrance clock tower which shows the oppression endured by the Sikhs at the hands of the Mughals, the British and the Indian Government of 1984. The Ramgarhia Bunga is a protective fortress located at the southeast end of the tank. This fort is surrounded by two Islamic-style minarets. Golden Temple is indisputably one of the most exquisite attractions in the world.
The golden structure is a sight of beauty and awe, and despite the regular mantra recital; this place is incredibly intriguing and very peaceful. Around the edge of the compound, there are more shrines and monuments. The Sikh Museum is located inside the main entrance clock tower which shows the oppression endured by the Sikhs at the hands of the Mughals, the British and the Indian Government of 1984. The Ramgarhia Bunga is a protective fortress located at the southeast end of the tank. This fort is surrounded by two Islamic-style minarets. Golden Temple is indisputably one of the most exquisite attractions in the world.
