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    The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the most sacred site of Sikhism, located in Amritsar, India. It was conceived by Guru Arjan Dev in the late 16th century as a central place of worship for Sikhs. Unlike Hindu temples, it was built on lower ground with four entrances, open to all people regardless of identity. Over 100,000 people visit daily to worship. It holds great significance as the first edition of the Guru Granth Sahib was installed there in 1604, and Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa order there in 1699.

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    The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the most sacred site of Sikhism, located in Amritsar, India. It was conceived by Guru Arjan Dev in the late 16th century as a central place of worship for Sikhs. Unlike Hindu temples, it was built on lower ground with four entrances, open to all people regardless of identity. Over 100,000 people visit daily to worship. It holds great significance as the first edition of the Guru Granth Sahib was installed there in 1604, and Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa order there in 1699.

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    The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the most sacred site of Sikhism, located in Amritsar, India. It was conceived by Guru Arjan Dev in the late 16th century as a central place of worship for Sikhs. Unlike Hindu temples, it was built on lower ground with four entrances, open to all people regardless of identity. Over 100,000 people visit daily to worship. It holds great significance as the first edition of the Guru Granth Sahib was installed there in 1604, and Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa order there in 1699.

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    Name: Arzo Sayar

    ID: 16400
    Class: HUM 299

    Sikh GOlden Temple, Amritsar

    One of the most sacred places of India is Golden Temple or popularly known as Sri
    Harmandir Sahib. The Golden Temple is located in Amritsar, in Northern Punjab, India, close to
    the border of Pakistan. It is the central gurdwara, or worship place for all Sikhs in the world. Its
    proper name is Harmandir, which means "Temple of God". Guru Arjan Sahib, conceived the idea
    of creating a central place of worship for the Sikhs and he himself designed the architecture of
    Sri Harmandir Sahib. Earlier the planning to excavate the holy tank (Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar)
    was chalked out by Guru Amardas Sahib, but it was executed by Guru Ramdas Sahib under the
    supervision of Baba Budha ji. The land for the site was acquired by the earlier Guru Sahibs on
    payment or free of cost from the Zamindars (landlords) of native villages. The plan to establish a
    town settlement was also made. Therefore, the construction work on the Sarovar (the tank) and

    the town started simultaneously in 1570. The work on both projects completed in 1577.

    Unlike erecting the structure on the higher level (a tradition in Hindu Temple
    architecture), Guru Arjan Sahib got it built on the lower level and unlike Hindu Temples having
    only one gate for the entrance and exit, Guru Sahib got it open from four sides. Thus he created a
    symbol of new faith, Sikhism. Guru Sahib made it accessible to every person without any
    distinction of Caste, creed, sex and color. There are four doors to get into the Harmandir Sahib,
    which symbolise the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions. Its construction was
    mainly intended to build a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all
    religions to come and worship God equally. Over 100,000 people visit the holy shrine daily for
    worship. As the Harmandir Sahib is open to all persons regardless of their religion. The only

    restrictions on the Harmandir Sahib's visitors concern their behaviour when entering and while
    visiting: Maintaining the purity of the sacred space and of one's body while in it. Upon entering
    the premises, removing one's shoes (leaving them off for the duration of one's visit) and washing
    one's feet in the small pool of water provided. Not drinking alcohol, eating meat, or smoking
    cigarettes or other drugs while in the shrine. Dressing appropriately; wearing a head covering (a
    sign of respect). Sikh people from various regions of the world come and pay a visit to this holy
    place every year.
    In words, it is actually very difficult to define the significance of Sri Harmandir Sahib. It
    has always been the Sikh peoples rallying point throughout its history. The main reasons behind
    its significance are: In the year 1604, the first edition of the Guru Granth Sahib, which is
    regarded as the most holy book of Sikhism and the holiest literature of this religion, was installed
    here. Baba Buddha was the first caretaker of the book or the first granthi. Moreover, in the year,
    1699, Guru Gobind Singh, tenth guru of Sikhs laid the establishment of Khalsa Panth. Golden
    Temple also holds special significance as it marks the popular Baisakhi celebrations. It was on a
    Baisakhi day, the foundation of Khalsa Panth was laid down by the tenth guru of Sikhs, Guru
    Gobind Singh. This sacred center of the Sikh community is visited by the Sikhs from across the
    world. Grand Baisakhi celebrations are organized here, which is attended by thousand of people.
    The holy tank of the Golden Temple is considered as very holy and the Sikh people try to pay a
    visit to this temple and for taking a holy bath at the tanks of the temple. It is believed that a
    single bath at this holy water will properly cleanse the soul. This holy tank of Harmandir Sahib
    was built by Guru Arjan Dev. The water in those tanks is believed to have therapeutic properties.
    Golden Temple is the symbol of peace, magnificence and strength. It is actually the main
    pilgrimage

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    The Harimandir Sahib runs one of the largest free kitchens in the world, serving 100,000 people
    on average daily. The meal consists of flat bread and lentil soup.

    Works Cited
    http://www.dgreetings.com/gurunanak_birthday/significance-of-golden-temple.html
    (accessed November 2015).
    The Golden Temple Amritsar. www.goldentempleamritsar.org (accessed November
    2015).

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