The Golden Temple it's like the golden crown of the city of Amritsar. This impressive place is considered the most religious place (shrine) of the Sikhs. In March 2005 the temple was officially renamed Harmandir Sahib, although it is also known as Darbar Sahib. Amritsar, was created by the guru of the fourth dynasty of the Sikhs, Guru Ramdas.
The building The temple began basically in the year 1574, when the Mughal emperor Akbar gave the land to Bhani, daughter of the fourth guru. However, the temple was perfectly built under the supervision of Arjan Dev. The temple was completed in 1604. In the middle of century XVIII the temple was attacked by Afghans and rebuilt in 1760.
In fact, this construction has been destroyed on several occasions by the Muslims, but each time it has been rebuilt in a more spectacular way. In the 19th century, gold and marble were introduced. 100 kg of gold and a large amount of decorative marble were used. It is divided into different stays among which stand:
– Hari Mandir Sahib or Darbar: It is the most beautiful, attractive and sacred part of the temple complex. The domes of this structure are gold plated and the walls are white marble, decorated with precious stones with the Islamic pattern.
– Amrit Sarovar: It is a sacred pond. It is surrounded by a circular walk called Parikrama
– Central Sikh Museum: This museum is located at the main entrance of the complex. It displays the images and memories of Sikh gurus, saints, and warriors.
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India in 4K Ultra HD (April 2024)
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