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 Amritsar, the City Of Nectar  
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.
 
  
The Golden Temple 
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.
 
  
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.

 
The Wagah Border 
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
 
The Durgiana Temple 
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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