Amritsar is one of the most religious place. There are number of Gurudwaras and Temples in and around the Amritsar and most famous Gurudwara Golden Temple- one of the most sacred Temple for Sikhs, situated in Amritsar, Punjab. It is also known as Shri Harmandir Sahib or Shri Darbar Sahib. Guru Arjan Sahib, the Fifth Nanak, conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship for the Sikhs and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib. Earlier the planning to excavate the holy tank (Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar) was chalked out by Guru Amardas Sahib, the Third Nanak, but it was executed by Guru Ramdas Sahib under the supervision of Baba Budha ji.
Although it is a small town but lots of historical event are attached with Amritsar, some famous and historical sites are there to be seen in Golden Temple Tour.
Jalianwala Bagh
Jalianwala Bagh is a historical monument that tells the sad story of mass killing during the independence movement in India. Jalianwala Bagh is another most famous place to visit in Amritsar. Here lies the memorial of the martyrs of the 1919 mass murder by British General Dyer. Right now the place also has a park. The Martyr’s Gallery is open from 9 am to 5 pm in summers and from 10 am to 4 pm during winters.
Durgiana Mandir
Amritsar also houses a wonderful temple devoted to the Hindu goddess Durga. Easily reachable from the Golden Temple, the Durgiana Mandir also offers puja to deities of Lakshmi and Narayana. Supposedly built during the 16th century AD, the temple lies in the middle of a medium sized lake giving it a wonderful overall view. The temple, a massive structure, was built on the style of the nearby Golden Temple.
Golden Temple Tour also cover the many other famous tourist places of the Amritsar.
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