The
Golden temple is located in the holy city of the Sikhs, Amritsar,
once the dense forest home of Guru Nanak. Famous for its full golden
dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The
mandir is built on a 67 ft square of marble and is a two storeyed
structure. Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the upper half of the building
built with approximately 400 kg of gold-leaf. The Golden Temple is
surrounded by a number of other famous temples like the Durgiana
Temple.
The
'Guru Ka Langar' offers free food to around 20,000 people everyday.
The number shoots up to 100,000 on special occasions. A visitor must
cover his / her head before entering the temple premises.
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