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Amritsar is a major commercial and cultural centre in the heart of Punjab. The city is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion and is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple. Respectfully marvel at the Indian and Pakistani soldiers who march-off nightly at the Wagha Border, and at the Jallian Wala Bagh the site of the 1919 Amritsar Massacre in 1919.
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1. Dera Baba Jaimal Singhji
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
2. Tempio d'Oro
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5.0 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By Gidons51 - Herzliya, Israel
This is the golden temple itself within the big complex of the Sich temple Harmandir Sahib . This is the place where every evening the big ceremony takes place and thousands of people queue here to get in . The holy book stays here for prayers through the day .
3. Golden Temple
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5.0 based on 9,093 reviews
The Golden Temple, Sri Harimandir Sahib is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality
Reviewed By VikasG68 - Noida, India
This is one of the most divine places in India... Sri Harmandir sahib offers some great views and divine blessing amongst the devoties.... Highly recommended for a visit
4. Jallianwala Bagh
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4.5 based on 3,294 reviews
This is the site of the April 13, 1919 massacre of hundreds of innocents by British troops.
Reviewed By 159manik - Hyderabad, India
Still one can feel the pain The Amar jyothi will be enlighten always U can see the bullet marks now on walls Inside gallery is amazing Museum is good Also like a park Nice and big space for history
5. Khalsa College
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By manpreetsinghchawla_ - Amritsar, India
Been there only once, wish would have been there for more time. The Sikh architecture is just spell bounding. This was constructed in the 19th century and its design was created by Bhai Ram Singh Ji. They don't allow video shooting inside from DSLR cameras.
6. Akal Takht
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4.5 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By 762arunkumarg
Situated opposite to the Darshani Deodi( Entrance) of Holy Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar,the temporal seat or" The throne of the timeless" is a pilgrimage none can miss. It was built by Guru Hargobind sahib ,the sixth Sikh Guru. It is the seat of the Head Jathedar( Temporal Head) of Sikhs. It was destroyed and rebuilt many times ,the last time being after Operation Blue star ordered by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Akhal Takhat houses the holy weapons of the tenth Guru Gobind Singh. Every night the holy Guru Granth Sahib is taken in a palanquin ceremoniously from Harmandir Sahib to rest in the Akal Takht and again taken back to Harmandir Sahib in the early morning. The Shabad kirtan at the gurudwara and a look at scriptures gladdens one's heart.
7. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Statue
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By sureshb414 - Villupuram, India
We visited Amritsar in December 2019 and nearest to Golden Temple is the Dharam Singh Market where you can view some grand architecture and statues - One of which was the redounbtable - pride of Punjab - Maharaja Ranjit Singh Statue. Just looking at the magnificent statue I am sure every Indian gets the pride and feeling of the braveness - not to be missed out
8. Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By ashok090962 - New Delhi, India
The Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai is a historical and divine Gurudwara in the heart of Amritsar city. Truly an architectural wonder.
9. Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
10. Gurudwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By ManojSood - Mumbai, India
Baba Buddha Ji had met Guru Nanak when the former was a young boy and asked him profound questions on spiritual matters - life & death. Guru Nanak was so pleased with the maturity of the young boy that he called him "Buddha" or "Old Man / Wise Man" and also gave him the boon of a long life. Baba Buddha Ji lived for 125 years and had the fortune of serving each of the first six Sikh Gurus. He was also appointed as the first Head Priest or Granthi of Golden Temple. It is said that the sixth Guru was born by the blessings of Baba Buddha Ji. Many couples desirous of having children visit this Gurdwara to seek blessings. It is said that those who come here with deep shraddha/faith are indeed blessed. On fulfilment of their wishes, the devout return here to offer Missi Rotis which are consecrated and distributed to all visitors to the Gurudwara. It took us almost an hour's drive to reach here from Amritsar. We wanted to go there early in the morning but were rightly advised for safety's sake to start from Amritsar only after 9 am or so as the road winds its way through the countryside , is not in very good shape & it remains enveloped with fog during winter mornings. The Gurdwara is a serene place. There is a sarovar/pool nearby whose waters are considered to be holy. One can contribute as per one's wish, at a counter at the entrance and a receipt is issued against which Karah Prasad is provided. This Prasad is to be given to a priest, just before entering the gurdwara, who retains part of it as an Offering and gives the rest of it back as the Consecrated Karah Prasad. We enquired about the tradition of offering of Missi Rotis. We were directed to a counter where we were asked to wait for 10-15 minutes. After some time, some people arrived carrying large plastic trays filled with piping hot Missi Rotis. These were the Offerings from some devotees whose wishes had been fulfilled. These offerings were respectfully placed at the counter and were consecrated by uttering a prayer. In the end everyone joined in uttering Waheguru's name. Thereafter, each one of us were given the special prasad of Gurdwara Bir Buddha Sahib - "two Missi Rotis along-with one raw onion". We felt blessed to have witnessed this special ceremony & partaken of the offerings made by a devotee whose wishes had been fulfilled. The gurdwara also has a Langar Hall where one can take Langar prasad sitting down in pangat (line) with others irrespective of caste/creed/stature. You must plan for at least 3 hours in case you are visiting this gurdwara from Amritsar by car.
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