Amritsar - Wikipedia
WEBAmritsar (Punjabi pronunciation: [əmːˈɾɪtsəɾ] ⓘ), historically also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. It is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre, located in the Majha region of Punjab.
Amritsar | Map, Temple, & History | Britannica
WEB23 apr. 2024 · Amritsar, city, northern Punjab state, northwestern India. It lies about 15 miles (25 km) east of the border with Pakistan. Amritsar is the largest and most important city in Punjab and is a major commercial, cultural, and transportation centre. It is also the centre of Sikhism and the site of the.
Amritsar and the Golden Temple: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEB28 jun. 2020 · Amritsar, the spiritual capital of the Sikh religion, is best known for its landmark Golden Temple (officially called Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib). The city's name comes from the water body surrounding the temple and means "Holy Tank of Nectar of Immortality" .
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) | Punjab, Amritsar, Facts, …
WEB21 apr. 2024 · It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab state, northwestern India. Structure. The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, is the focus of a complex of buildings that form the heart of Sikhism.
14 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Amritsar
WEB6 mrt. 2023 · A trip to Amritsar is like striking travel gold. The largest urban area in Punjab, Amritsar is one of India's most deeply spiritual cities. Tens of thousands of devout Sikhs and cultural tourists alike make a pilgrimage to Amritsar every day for one main reason: A visit to the famous Golden Temple.
Amritsar – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAmritsar ( Punjabi: ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ Hindi: अमृतसर) is a city in the state of Punjab, India. It is the holiest city in the Sikh religion. Amritsar is one of the largest cities in the Indian state of Punjab and is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion.
Amritsar: The Indian city where no one goes hungry - BBC
WEB13 jun. 2023 · Amritsar, a north Indian city of two million people, is famous for many things: delectable cuisine, its historical old town and the spectacular Golden Temple – the most significant shrine of the...
Places To Visit In Amritsar - Holidify
WEB1. Golden Temple. Top Attraction 4.5 /5. 2 km. from city center 1 out of 34. Places To Visit in Amritsar. Highlights: The Guru Granth Sahib, Guru-Ka-Langar. One of the most spiritual places in India, the Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrine in all of Sikhism.
Must-Visit Places In Amritsar India - Culture Trip
WEB3 apr. 2023 · India. The Top 10 Things To... Must-Visit Places in Amritsar, India. The Golden Temple is the holiest shrine in Sikhism | © Dmitry Rukhlenko - Travel Photos / Alamy Stock Photo. Shreyas Kulkarni 03 April 2023. Amritsar is a must-visit city if you’re interested in honouring or just learning about Sikhism.
Amritsar - Wikitravel
WEB18 jan. 2024 · Amritsar (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ) is a holy city in the state of Punjab in India . Understand [ edit] The name of the city derives from the name of the pool around the Golden Temple (also known as Harmandir Sahib) and means "holy pool of nectar" ( Amrit: elixir; Sar: (short for sarovar) lake).
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