Amritsar’s Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar) symbolizes human brotherhood and equality, signifying a religious place of great spiritual importance for the Sikhs.
People of all castes, creeds and racial groups can find spiritual solace and religious fulfilment without any hindrance: the Sikhs’ distinctive identity, glory, and heritage gloriously reflects in it.
Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji’s philosophy, ideology, inner and outer beauty, as well as his historical legacy, deserves every bit of attention. Experiences hold a greater significance than detailed descriptions. Sri Guru Amar Das Ji (The Third Sikh Guru) advised Sri Guru Ram Das Ji ( The Fourth Sikh Guru) to start the digging of Amrit Sarovar (Holy Tank) of Sri Harmandir Sahib in 1577 A.D. It was later brick-lined by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji (The Fifth Guru) on December 15, 1588. He also started the construction of Sri Harmandir Sahib. On August 16, 1604 A.D., Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (scripture of the Sikhs) was installed at Sri Harmandir Sahib for the first time. The first Head Priest of the temple was Baba Buddha Ji, a devout Sikh.
Sri Harmandir Sahib was designed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the Fifth Guru, whose idea was to create a central worship place for the Sikh community. Guru Amardas Ji, the Third Sikh Guru, had planned to excavate the holy tank (Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar). But, Guru Ramdas Ji executed it under the supervision of Baba Buddha Ji. The Guru Sahibs formerly acquired the land for the site for free or on payment from local zamindars (landowners) of native villages. They also envisaged the construction of a town. Consequently, building on the Sarovar (the tank) and the city began simultaneously in 1570. Both projects were concluded and given a final touch in 1577 A.D.
There is a unique Sikh architecture at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India (Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar). The Gurudwara, built at a lower elevation than the surrounding terrain, teaches the lesson of egalitarianism and humility. There are four entrances to this sacred shrine, symbolizing a welcoming gesture towards mankind as a whole.
The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib (because of its scenic beauty and golden coating), is dedicated to the God Hari (God) and is named after Him. It is a pious wish of every Sikh in the world to visit Amritsar and pay respect to Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji in their Ardas.
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