Golden Temple, the central worship place for all the Sikhs living in different parts of the world is situated in Amritsar, Punjab. The temple is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, meaning the ‘Temple of God’. This name reflects the fact that this holy shrine believes in the oneness of God. In a country where each of its regions has a diverse culture, religion and number of gods, the Golden Temple signifies that despite all diversity everyone is welcome to interact with the Almighty irrespective of religion, caste, region, or creed. It is therefore open from all four cardinal directions allowing people to enter from all sides.
5 Beautiful Facts about the Golden Temple, Amritsar
1. Number of Visitors – Everyday approximately one lakh people visit the temple from different parts of the world.
2. The name of the City – The City name Amritsar is derived from the Holy water tank of the Golden Temple. This man-made tank is popularly known as Amrit Sarovar, literally meaning a ‘Pool of Holy Nectar’. This holy lake has immense spiritual significance for the worshippers.
3. 24 Hours Free Kitchen – Langar is a free sanctified meal which is prepared and served at the temple to the Pilgrims 24 hours. Cooking of food and maintenance of the kitchen is carried out by worshipers and staff members. The experience of being part of the Sewa (holy services) is Divine.
4. Sarowar Kar Sewa – Amrik Singh works with Douglas G. Whitetaker and a team of American engineers to set up a water purification plant to serve the sarovars of Amritsar including those of the Golden Temple Gurdwara Harmandir Sahib, Gurdwara Bibeksar, Gurdwara Mata Kaulan and Gurdwara Ramsar and Gurdwara Santokhsar. The water treatment faculty includes a sand filtration system.
5. About Gold Plating and Marbles inlay – Maharajah Ranjit Singh sponsors marble inlay, gold plating, and gilding of the temple in the year 1830.
There are of course hundreds of Beautiful and Amazing facts about Golden Temple that you will experience every time you visit or read about this divine place.
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