Amritsar is considered as “Nectar for the pilgrim’s soul”; a city founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh Guru, Ram Das and was built on the site donated by the Mughal emperor Akbar. The city is one of the most sacred Sikh religious sites in India and remains a place of spiritual centre for all Sikhs residing in the whole world.
Amritsar is famous for its Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikhs. This superb structure is a synthesis of Hindu and Islamic style of architecture.
Religious Spots
 Ram Tirath |
Ram Tirath takes us back to the times of Ramayana. Rishi Balmiki's hermitage is situated here. The place has an ancient tank and many temples. A hut marks the site where Mata Sita gave birth to Luv & Kush, still extant are Rishi Balmiki's hut and the well with stairs where Mata Sita used to take her bath. A four day fair, since times immemorial is held here starting on the full moon night in November. This holy place is located 11 km west of Amritsar city on Chogawan road.
 Durgiana Mandir |
Durgiana Mandir, also called as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple is dedicated to goddess Durga, built after the design of the Golden Temple. It attracts sage and scholars in Hindu scriptures from all over India. The temple is built in a manner that rises from the midst of a tank and has canopies and the central dome in the style of the Sikh temple. This 20th century Hindu shrine was created by a great Hindu reformers and political leaders of resurgent India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya.
 Golden Temple |
The spiritual centre of the Sikh religion, the Golden temple was built in between 1589 and 1601, and is an excellent fusion of Hindu and Islamic architecture. Its foundation stone was laid by a Muslim saint, Mian Mir. shantu.kamboj23@gmail.com |
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