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Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)
Amritsar, Punjab
16th Century CE
The holiest Sikh gurdwara, covered in gold leaf with the Sarovar (sacred pool). The langar feeds 100,000+ people daily for free.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Sikh
- Primary Deity
- Guru Granth Sahib / Sikh
- Languages
- Punjabi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Gurmukhi, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Holiest Sikh shrine. Gold-covered. Langar feeds 100,000+ daily
Architectural Features
Gold-covered exteriorSarovar (sacred pool)Free langar kitchenContinuous Gurbani recitation