Golden Temple is considered to be the most revered pilgrimages site for Sikhs in India. It is located in the Amritsar, one of the most developed northern states of Punjab, India. Come, explore Golden Temple Amritsar with Golden Triangle tour and get intoxicated in the sceneries and magnificence of Golden Temple.

1. THE GOLDEN TEMPLE
Amritsar, India
Places of Peace and Power

2. Harmandir Sahib is called as the Golden Temple. It is located near an
artificial pool. Although built in 16th
century, the temple has been rebuilt
several times. This temple is open for all religion and creed. The temple
complex holds a few buildings including clock tower, office, museums,
main sanctum, langar and other. The free community kitchen inside the
temple feeds more than 1,00,000 people every day.
The pool is believed to have spiritual power to purify a body. Some
people fill bottles with the water to take back to their home. The water is
purified periodically. The main sanctum holds the scripture of the religion
as the main deity.
What is the Golden Temple famous for?

3. Karah Prasad
You can find many architectural elements in this temple like frescoes,
floral designs, mural painting and others. Visitors are offered a delicacy
made with flour called Karah Prasad. There is a tree inside the temple,
which is said to be the location to cure leprosy. People take a dip in the
pool and walk to the tree for blessings.
The museum of the temple holds many displays of Sikh tradition. The
ground floor has historic Sikh element like comb, kartar, sword, chakkars
and others. The underground museum has elements of Sikh history.
Several rituals take place in the temple throughout the day.

4. Top Activities To Enjoy Inside Golden Temple
 Visit early in the morning to enjoy the opening ritual. The book is
taken from the bedroom and carried in a palanquin to the sanctum.
You can find many rituals during this event.
 If you stay back until the closing time, you can watch the closing ritual
of taking the book back to the room.
 Visit the community kitchen to enjoy a humble vegetarian meal. You
can also take part in helping in the kitchen.
 Take a dip in the pool. There is a shelter for those who wish to
change clothes after bathing in the pool.
 Visit the museum, clock tower and other attractions inside the temple
complex.
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5. How To Reach?
The city is an important destination in Punjab. The city holds the busiest
international airport of the state. Tourists can also enter India via Delhi,
Mumbai or Chennai airport and find connecting flight to Amritsar. From
the airport, you can find many transportation options to reach different
part of the city. Amritsar has a busy railway station, which receives trains
from different parts of the country.
If you are choosing to visit Amritsar via road transportation, you can find
public and private buses from many major cities around and inside
Punjab. The city is located on G T Road and is well connected with other
regions with road network. Thus, it is easier to find cabs too, from
surrounding regions and other states.