Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Golden Temple - Amritsar

One in my must-go-to places list:
Note: These photos were not taken by me. Credit goes to H and KNN Divers whom I thank for I posted these pictures without getting prior permission :P

The Golden Temple (informal name), is the most sacred and holiest shrine of Sikhism. The official name of the Temple is Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib. It is located in the centre of the old part of Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, India. The Golden Temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded by a pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar from which the City is named.

* Photo credit: KNN Divers



* Photo credit: H



** Google Earth Image



For more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Temple
http://www.harmandirsahib.com/
Or just Google it.

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