| A donation by the Mughal emperor Akbar paved way | | | | provides dining facilities to over 35000 a day. Anyone |
| to the construction of the building in 1574 while it was | | | | who visits the Golden Temple is invited here where |
| completed in 1601. Renovation and decoration of the | | | | food is provided free and is regarded as the |
| building with marbles and gold plating continued for | | | | representation of equality of all people mentioned in |
| several years. It is said that legendary Maharaja Ranjit | | | | Sikh doctrine. |
| Singh was the main donor of money and material for | | | | Located at the main entrance is the main Sikh |
| this construction. | | | | Museum which displays images of Sikh warriors, Gurus |
| In addition to its value as the sacred pilgrimage | | | | and some graphics of the hardships undergone by the |
| destination of the Sikhs, Golden temple is open to | | | | Sikhs in the past. Every day a night ceremony takes |
| visitors across the globe. Leave your shoes near the | | | | place providing opportunity for male visitors to |
| entrance of the temple, wash your feet from the pool | | | | participate in the veneration of the holy book. |
| and wear a bandana to cover the head before | | | | Visit the most sacred and symbolic place in Amritsar |
| entering this holy place. Be amazed by the magic of | | | | and be amazed by its rich cultural heritage and historic |
| the Hari Mandir which is the holiest building of the | | | | value. Visitors of Golden Temple will have maximum |
| complex located at the centre. This gold plated building | | | | comfort and luxury by opting to stay at An Amritsar |
| feature white marble walls and designs of Islamic floral | | | | luxury hotel. One such hotel is Ista Hotel Amritsar |
| patterns encrusted with precious stones on them. | | | | which is located extremely close to Golden Temple |
| Another highlight of the building is the dining hall which | | | | providing convenient access to the holy destination. |