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
WEBApr 23, 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
WEBJun 28, 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" .
Amritsar travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBAmritsar. India, Asia. Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, Amritsar is home to the spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine and one of India’s most serene and humbling sights. The hyperactive streets surrounding the temple have been calmed to some extent by recent urban landscaping, including graceful ...
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) | Punjab, Amritsar, Facts, …
WEB4 days ago · The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, in Amritsar, Punjab state, India, c. 1870s. Golden Temple, the chief gurdwara, or house of worship, of Sikhism and the Sikhs’ most important pilgrimage site. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab state, northwestern India.
Amritsar - Wikiwand
WEBAmritsar is the economic capital of Punjab. It is a major tourist centre with nearly a hundred thousand daily visitors. The city has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) program of the Government of India.
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
WEBJun 13, 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...
Visiting the Golden Temple, Amritsar: A Complete Guide (2024)
WEBApr 10, 2023 · India Cultural Travel. Visiting the Golden Temple, Amritsar: A Complete Guide (2024) Published: 10 April 2023 Last Updated on 10 January 2024. Amritsar’s beautiful Golden Temple (or Harmandir Sahib) is the …
Amritsar Tourism | Best Places to Visit | Incredible India
WEBAmritsar is world-famous for the beautiful and highly revered Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib, which is one of the most prominent spiritual sites in the country. The temple is a two-storeyed structure with its top half covered in almost 400 kg... Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary.
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