Golden Temple, Amritsar — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide
The holiest Gurudwara of Sikhism, famed for its gold-plated sanctum surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar.
1. About Golden Temple, Amritsar
Location: Amritsar, Punjab
State: Punjab
Deity: Guru Granth Sahib
Category: Temple
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2. History of Golden Temple, Amritsar
Sri Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, was completed in the late 16th century and later gilded with gold in the early 19th century. It sits amid the Amrit Sarovar tank and is renowned worldwide both for its architecture and its continuous community kitchen (langar) serving free meals to all visitors regardless of background.
3. Darshan Timings
Open 24 hours a day; the sanctum's specific ceremonies follow a fixed daily schedule.
4. How to Reach
Amritsar has its own airport and railway station, well connected across North India.
5. Nearby Places
Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, and Durgiana Temple.