Brief historical background The Golden Temple at Amritsar is the holiest shrine of the Sikh community. It is known as the “Harmandir Sahib” and is a major place of pilgrimage for all Sikhs in India. Sikhism is the youngest religion amongst the many that co exist in India. The founder […]
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Amritsar City Guide – Amritsar Travel Attractions Amritsar acquired its name from the holy tank ‘Amrit Sarovar’ (Pool of Nectar) that surrounds the magnificent Golden Temple. Amritsar, located in the northwestern part of India, is dominated by the Sikh population. Archeologists have discovered that Amritsar was part of the glorious […]