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Explore the best of Golden Temple in Amritsar with Golden Triangle Tour in one go

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The Golden Temple of Amritsar is the most iconic attraction of tourists from all over the world. It is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib which is counted as the most venerated sacred places in Sikhism religion. This beautiful temple draws pilgrims, devotees, and foreign travelers from all over India to be awed by its mesmerizing splendor and ambiance that offers utmost relaxation to soul and mind during their Golden Triangle tour with Amritsar. It is widely famous for its stunning architecture, friendly volunteers, peaceful aura, and delicious langars. While talking about its uniqueness what first conjures in mind is the outer structure of the temple glided in gold while its arches and supporting structures are beautiful build by using pure white marble. The wall panels inside the temples have stunning Arabic-style floral designs. Here are mentioned some important things that makes Golden Temple in Amritsar a worth visiting–

Ultimate divine ecstasy – the Golden Temple emanates serene, religious, and positive vibes that are perfect for getting relaxed and even the best suitable for devotee circling in its inner sanctum and outer areas. One can experience the pure and sacred aura of the temple which is magnified by the constant chants of Sikh hymns, prayers, and scripture readings.

Excellent architectural beauty – displaying the Sikh architectural style influenced by Islamic and Rajputana styles of architecture, the Golden Temple is truly awe-inspiring. The big domes consisting of gold and entrances on all four sides, reflects openness. Interior of the temple is richly adorned with floral designs and mirror works.

Guru Prashadi at Langar Hall – with the largest free community kitchen in the world of Golden Temple serves a wholesome vegetarian meal to more than fifty thousand devotees and visitors daily. Everyone visiting the temple is welcome to take part in the langar and no one is ever turned away. Tourists can volunteer in the kitchen and assist the locals in preparing meals. The meals are served in a huge hall where everyone sits on the floor and get served with meals which are simply delicious.

Illuminated Golden Temple at Night – truly a million-dollar sight of Golden Temple at night is perhaps one of the best reasons to visit the Golden Temple. Beautiful enlighten temple made with gold, blue, and yellow lights that reflects its glory and makes the temple look outstanding at night. The beautiful sight of temple reflects in the holy water that shimmers all around with supernatural grace in the dark.

Lessons of Sikhism & its rituals – to learn more about Sikhism and its faith, you can hire a local guide who will guide you and make you understand everything about this religion. Besides this, you will also get a chance to enjoy the daily ceremonies at the Gurudwara including the “Prakash” (morning) and Guru Granth Sahib that is carried to the inner sanctum and “Sukhasan” when the holy book is carried on the head and places in a palanquin amidst the aftershock of holy chants.

Surrounding structures within the complex – visit the Akal Takht which is the foremost seat of authority from where the edicts of Sikhism are declared. Also mark your way to the clock-tower building consists of Sikh Museum and do not miss the 9 storeyed octagonal Gurudwara Baba Atal Sahib. Ath Sath Tirat near the Jujube (Ber) trees, there’s a small gurudwara to visit in the complex of Golden Temple.

Reasons can be any, but galore to visit the Golden Temple is the ultimate! It is the best place that you must visit once in a lifetime in India even by extending Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour Package to Amritsar. Be it the architectural grandeur, sensory delights, spiritual aura, and a thousand more, Golden Temple stands at best for all….

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