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Amritsar, the City Of Nectar |
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Tradition
traces Amritsar's origin from the prehistoric times as a place
having in its womb an Amrit-Kund (Spring of Nectar) in the desolate
area covered with wild growth. It was in the lot of Guru Ram Das,
the fourth Guru of Sikhs, to discover it and build a big Sarovar
(tank) on the site in AD 1564. Simultaneously, the foundation
of a town was also laid. The construction of the tank and the
town was completed in AD 1577. The town at first was called Chak
Guru / Chak Guru Ram Das / Ram Das Pura, later on won its present
appellation, Amrit from the holy tank which had been a source
of exhilaration to the Sikh community.
Guru Ram Das' successor, Guru Arjan Dev, continued the task of
development of the town. He raised the Harmandir (later named
The Golden Temple by the Europeans) in the centre of the Holy
tank, gave the Sikh community its sacred scripture (Adi Granth)
and bound his followers in an organization. Guru Arjan Dev's successor,
Guru Hargobind, adopted defensive measure in self-defence and
decided to wear two swords, one symbolizing the spiritual and
the other the temporal authority. He took his seat on the Akal
Takhat (The Immortal Throne) and began to administer all the affairs
of the Sikh community from here.
With the ascendancy of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, there ushered in
the Golden age in the history of Amritsar. The city was conquered
by the Maharaja in AD 1805. Under the lavish patronage of Maharaja
Ranjit Singh, the Harmandir was given a marble face and golden
look for which it has now earned the name of the Golden Temple.
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| The
Golden Temple |
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The
Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is
the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence
and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution
of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism.
In its architecture are included, symbols associated with other
places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance
and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds.
Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden
Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for
English speaking world), is named after Hari(God) the temple of
God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to
Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in their
Ardas.
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The
Jallianwala Bagh
The memorial at this site commemorates the 2000 Indians who were
killed or wounded, shot indiscriminately by the British under
the command of Gen Michael O"Dyer on April13, 1919 while
participating in a peaceful public meeting. This was one of the
major incidents of India's freedom struggle.
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Wagah Border |
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When
the sun decides to say goodbye to a peaceful day its time For
the reunion, which transcends the boundaries, that man has laid.
From Amritsar 35 Km on the road to Lahore(Pakistan), is India-Pakistan
border,which is also known as "Attari(India)-"Wagah"
(Pakistan) border. A visit to the border is an interesting experience,
especially at sun-set, when the retreat ceremony takes place with
the Border Security Force (B.S.F.) on the Indian side and The
Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting up a well co-ordinated
and spectacular display
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Durgiana Temple |
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Durgiana
Tirath, an Important religious pilgrimage of the Hindus is in
the North India. It is situated in the holy city of Amritsar in
Punjab State. It is few yards away from Amritsar Railway Station
& about 1.5 Km from the Bus Stand.
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