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Sep 15, 2024 · The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the chief gurdwara, or house of worship, of Sikhism and is the Sikhs’ most important pilgrimage site. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab state, India.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji ("The abode of God"), also known as Sri Darbar Sahib Ji, and informally referred to as the Golden Temple, is a Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is one of the most revered spiritual sites of Sikhism.
Sep 10, 2020 · While the followers of Sikhism can be found all over the world, the supreme spiritual site of the faith is the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. It is known as Harmandir Sahib, the abode of God, and has played a crucial role in the development of Sikhism. A Glimpse into the History of the Golden Temple.
- Ed Whelan
Apr 28, 2021 · Amritsar’s Golden Temple is the most significant shrine in Sikhism, and has also been the site of various important political demonstrations over the course of the 20th century.
- Sarah Roller
The Golden Temple is spiritually the most significant shrine in Sikhism. It became a centre of the Singh Sabha Movement between 1883 and the 1920s, and the Punjabi Suba movement between 1947 and 1966.
Aug 31, 2018 · Although Amritsar was founded by the Sikh Gurus and continued to be the most important sacred city of the Sikhs, Sikhs formed only a minority of its population. Before partition Sikhs in Amritsar were, according to the Census of 1931, only 12.09% against 49.98% Muslims and 36.94% Hindus.
Jun 6, 2008 · Darbar Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple of Amritsar . The Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar, located in Northern Punjab, India, which is close to the border of Pakistan. It is the central gurdwara, or worship place, for all Sikhs in the world.
