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City Attractions
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The Golden Temple
or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most
sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence
and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the
evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and
ideology of Sikhism.Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri
Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple.
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Golden Temple Amritsar
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it is dedicated to
goddess Durga and a large part of the temple is also dedicated
to Hindu deities Laxmi, The Goddess of wealth and Narayan,
The Preserver of Universe. All dignitaries visiting Golden
Temple make it a point to visit Durgiana Temple also.
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Durgiana Mandir
Amritsar
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Jallian Wala Bagh
This place noted for its most notorious massacre under British
rule. It is 400 meters north of the Golden Temple. The British
General Dyer was the Lieutenant Governor of the province in
1919. He banned all meetings and demonstrations led by Indians
against the economical set back by World War I. On 13 April
1919, pilgrims poured into Amritsar to celebrate the Baisakhi
festival, a holiday in the Sikh calendar. In the afternoon
thousands of people gathered at Jallian Wala Bagh to celebrate
the Baisakhi.
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Jallianwala Bagh
Amritsar
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The final frontier,
Wagah about 28 kms. from Amritsar is the only border crossing
between India and Pakistan. It’s an interesting experience
especially at sunset when the 'Retreat' ceremony takes place
with the BSF on the Indian Side of the Border. The changing
of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags ceremony
is carried out with great pomp.
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Wagha Border Amritsar
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Govind Garh Fort
has special defence mechanism against artillery attacks, which
were frequent when Punjab was still open to depredations of
the Afghan hordes. Being with paramilitary forces it is not
open to visitors now.
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Gobind Garh Fort
Amritsar
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On the outskirts
of Amritsar is this significant historic birthplace of Lav
and Kush. It is the spot where sage Valmiki's ashram stood
and this is a sacred place for the Hindus where we get a glimpse
of statues illustrating scenes from the Ramayana.
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Ram Tirath Amritsar
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