| Amritsar is a much sought after tourist destination in | | | | popularly known is a manifestation of the spiritual and |
| the state of Punjab in India.It is a colorful milieu of | | | | historical traditions of the Sikh community.The tank |
| different cultures and philosophies.The place has a rich | | | | surrounding the gurudwara has been the source of |
| glorious past and is on the way towards a brighter and | | | | inspiration to the Sikh community.The golden temple |
| better future. | | | | has one door in each direction which symbolizes the |
| The history of the place can be traced right up to the | | | | openness and the harmony of the religion.The doors of |
| Indus Valley Civilization.Numerous archaeological sites | | | | this temple are open to all irrespective of their caste, |
| have been discovered near Amritsar and other parts | | | | creed or religion.It is the most important holy shrine as it |
| of Punjab.It is also said that the area was home to | | | | also houses the Adi Granth or the holy book of the |
| many saints and sages in the Vedic Period and that | | | | Sikhs which is a collection of thoughts and philosophies |
| RIshi Valmiki had his ashram here and that the sons of | | | | of various Gurus and saints. |
| Lord Rama, Luv and Kush, were born here. | | | | Jallianwala Bagh Memorial: This is one of the most |
| The word Amritsar is composed of two words, Amrit | | | | revered and historical places in India and it is visited my |
| and Sar."Amrit" means Nectar and "Sar" means | | | | numerous tourists the whole year.This memorial is |
| Reservoir.Thus Amritsar literally means the Reservoir | | | | dedicated to the thousands of men, women and |
| of Nectar and it is believed that who so ever visits the | | | | children who were killed on April 13, 1919 after the |
| reservoir at the Har Mandir Sahib is ridden of all evils. | | | | British Indian Army fired indiscriminately at them. |
| Amritsar is the most important pilgrimage of people | | | | This massacre is named after the Jallianwala Bagh |
| belonging to the Sikh faith.It is at this place where the | | | | (Garden) which took place on the orders of General |
| first Sikh army was raised by the sixth Guru, Guru | | | | Dyer.A large number of people had gathered at the |
| Govind Singh Ji.It has always been a battle ground for | | | | garden which has only a single exit and this was |
| invading armies, right from Ahmad Shah Abdali to the | | | | blocked by the soldiers.Till date, there are bullet marks |
| Mughal and later on it went on to become known for | | | | on the walls of the garden and the neighboring houses |
| the heinous massacre at Jallianwala Bagh. | | | | which have been preserved as a historical site. |
| This holy city is like a glowing diamond with many | | | | The casualties had reached in the thousands but the |
| facets to it.Its quintessential spirit not only resides in the | | | | official report states just a few hundred.This is one of |
| gurudwaras and temples, mosques and churches but | | | | the most heinous crimes which has been done by the |
| also in the theatres and galleries and the various parks | | | | then ruling British administration.A visit to this place is a |
| and gardens.The town has a rich cultural and | | | | must see for a visitor to the city as it reflects the true |
| architectural heritage which is reflected in its vibrant | | | | spirit of the people of Punjab. |
| folk dances and the soul-soothing shabad-kirtan at the | | | | Jagdev Kalan: This place is related to the noted Muslim |
| Har Mandir Sahib. | | | | poet, Hasham Shah who penned the famous novel, |
| There are many places worth visiting in the town.The | | | | Sassi-Punnu.It is also common ground for meetings and |
| place has visitors all the year round and hence, there is | | | | philosophical ventures from both sides of the borders. |
| an abundance of both budget as well as luxury | | | | Due to the presence of all these monuments, Amritsar |
| hotels.Some of the visitors are people who have | | | | has become one of the most sought after tourist |
| settled abroad and come to the city for a visit to the | | | | destination in the country.But the most important |
| Golden Temple. | | | | aspect of the place is its people and the warmth and |
| Some of the places which have both a historical and | | | | hospitality that they generate.This also gets reflected in |
| cultural significance can be listed as below: | | | | the hotels and eateries spread across the city which |
| Har Mandir Sahib (The Golden Temple): The Har | | | | provides a good, comfortable place to stay and |
| Mandir Sahib or the Golden Temple as it is more | | | | delicious food to go along with it. |