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Golden Temple
During Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign the lower
half of the temple was decorated with marble while the entire upper half was
inlaid with copper covered over by gold plate : hence its new name, the Golden
Temple. Free Kitchen and recitation of the divine word never cease here. Its
four gated invite everyone from all directions. Located in the heart of the city
is the Golden Temple, the most visited tourist attraction of Amritsar. The
Golden Temple welcomes everyone regardless of the religion or faith one follows.
The stunning sanctum, shimmering in the water of the holy tank, flanked by
spotlessly clean marble walkways and pavements makes it breathtakingly beautiful
Jallianwala Bagh
Martyr's Memorial
built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of
Golden Temple. Here, about 1500 to 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful
meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British
General Dyer, on April 13, 1919. The British Queen Elizabeth II and her husband
laid a wreath at the Memorial on 14 Oct'1997.
Durgiana Temple
Situated outside the Lohgarh Gate it is built
after the design of the Golden Temple and attracts sages and scholars in Hindu
scriptures from all over India
Summer Palace Of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Is situated at a
distance of 40 kms. from Amritsar City. This garden is laid out on the pattern
of Shalimar Bagh at Lahore. Only its architecturally unique 'darshani deorhi'
has remained intact. A museum after the name of the Maharaja is set up here
displaying oil paintings, miniatures, coins, weapons and Mss relating to Sikh
Period.
Wagah Border
One of the many nearby places to visit from Amritsar is the Wagah Border.
Located on the Indo-Pakistan border, Wagah is 28 kilometres from the Amritsar
main town. A good number of visitors come to this place to see the change of
guards ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are done
with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the
countries.
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