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SUVARNA MANDIR(GOLDEN TEMPLE) IN AMRITSAR PUNJAB

GOLDEN TEMPLE(SUVARNA MANDIR)  Sri Harimandir Sahib (Harimandar Sahib, Harmandir Sahib), also known as Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, is the holiest shrine or most prominent Gurdwara of Sikhs. It is located in the city of Amritsar in the Indian state of Punjab and is the biggest attraction here. The entire Amritsar city is situated around the Golden Temple. Thousands of devotees and tourists visit the Golden Temple every day. Amritsar is actually named after the lake which was built by Guru Ram Das himself with his own hands. This Gurudwara is situated in the middle of this lake. The outer part of this Gurudwara is made of gold, hence it is also known as Golden Temple .  Sri Harimandir Sahib is also known as Darbar Sahib. Although it is a Sikh Gurudwara, the addition of the word Mandir in its name makes it clear that all religions are considered equal in India. Not only this, the foundation of Sri Harmandir Sahib was also laid by a Muslim. A...