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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.Sri Harmandir Sahib, also
known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple.
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Golden
Temple Amritsar
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It
is dedicated to Goddess Durga and a large part of the temple
is also dedicated to Hindu deities Laxmi, The Goddess of wealth
and Narayan, The Preserver of Universe. All dignitaries visiting
Golden Temple make it a point to visit Durgiana Temple also.
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Durgiana
Mandir Amritsar
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Jallian
Wala Bagh This place noted for its most notorious massacre
under British rule. It is 400 meters north of the Golden Temple.
The British General Dyer was the Lieutenant Governor of the
province in 1919. He banned all meetings and demonstrations
led by Indians against the economical set back by World War
I. On 13 April 1919, pilgrims poured into Amritsar to celebrate
the Baisakhi festival, a holiday in the Sikh calendar. In
the afternoon thousands of people gathered at Jallian Wala
Bagh to celebrate the Baisakhi.
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Jallianwala
Bagh Amritsar
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The
final frontier, Wagah about 28 kms. from Amritsar is the only
border crossing between India and Pakistan. It’s an interesting
experience especially at sunset when the 'Retreat' ceremony
takes place with the BSF on the Indian Side of the Border.
The changing of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of
the flags ceremony is carried out with great pomp.
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Wagha
Border Amritsar
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Govind
Garh Fort has special defence mechanism against artillery
attacks, which were frequent when Punjab was still open to
depredations of the Afghan hordes. Being with paramilitary
forces it is not open to visitors now.
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Gobind
Garh Fort Amritsar
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On
the outskirts of Amritsar is this significant historic birthplace
of Lav and Kush. It is the spot where sage Valmiki's ashram
stood and this is a sacred place for the Hindus where we get
a glimpse of statues illustrating scenes from the Ramayana.
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Ram
Tirath Amritsar
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