Sri Harmandir Sahib known as also Sri
Darbar Sahib and informally known as the Golden Temple. It is the holiest
Gurdwara of Sikhism which is situatedin the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Amritsar was established in 1574 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das. The
fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan developed the Harmandir Sahib to be construct in
the center of this holy tank and upon its construction, installed the Adi
Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, inside the Harmandir Sahib. The
Harmandir Sahib complex is also home to the Akal Takht. Akal Takht stands for
the throne of the timeless one, constituted by the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind.
The Harmandir Sahib is considered as the residence of God's spiritual feature,
the Akal Takht is the seat of God's temporary authority.
The construction of Harmandir Sahib was
designed to build a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life
and all faiths to come and worship God equally. The four entrances to get into
the Harmandir Sahib also indicate the openness of the Sikhs towards all people
and religions. Over 100,000 persons visit the holy shrine daily for worship,
and also partake together in the free community kitchen and meal (Langar) no
matter of any differences. It is a custom that is a hallmark of all Sikh
Gurudwaras.
The Harmandir Sahib basically means the
Temple of God. Guru Amar Das had directed Guru Ram Das to make a nectarous
sarovar as a place for worship for the Sikh religion. Guru Ram Das commanded
all his Sikhs to join in the work, under Bhai Budha's superintendence and
involved labourers to guide them. He said that the sarovar of nectar should be
God's home and whoever given a bath in it shall acquire all religious and
temporary advantages. During the progress of the work, the hut in which the Guru
first sheltered himself was expanded for his residence; it is now known as the
Guru's Mahal, or palace.
Sri Harmandir Sahib Entry Fees
Free
Sri Harmandir Sahib Timing
03.00am – 10.00pm
Sri Harmandir Sahib Location
Golden Temple Road, Amritsar, Punjab
143006, India
Phone No: 0183-2553957
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