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Golden Temple, Amritsar — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide

Temple Punjab Deity: Guru Granth Sahib

The holiest Gurudwara of Sikhism, famed for its gold-plated sanctum surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar.

1. About Golden Temple, Amritsar

Location: Amritsar, Punjab

State: Punjab

Deity: Guru Granth Sahib

Category: Temple

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2. History of Golden Temple, Amritsar

Sri Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, was completed in the late 16th century and later gilded with gold in the early 19th century. It sits amid the Amrit Sarovar tank and is renowned worldwide both for its architecture and its continuous community kitchen (langar) serving free meals to all visitors regardless of background.

3. Darshan Timings

Open 24 hours a day; the sanctum's specific ceremonies follow a fixed daily schedule.

4. How to Reach

Amritsar has its own airport and railway station, well connected across North India.

5. Nearby Places

Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, and Durgiana Temple.