Gurudwaras in and Around Amritsar

Amritsar Golden Temple:- Golden temple is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in India. Considered as the ultimate place of the Sikh faith, the Golden Temple of Amritsar attracts a large number of devotees every year. The Golden temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib, which means "the Temple of God".

Gurudwara Ramsar Sahib:- Gurudwara Ramsar stands on the bank of the Ramsar Sarovar, near Chativind Gate, on the southeastern side of the walled city. After the completion of the Harimandar, Guru Arjan undertook the compilation of Adi Granth, the Holy Book, now revered as Guru Granth Sahib.

Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Shaheed:- The great Sikh scholar and martyr Baba Deep Singh was mortally wounded here when in 1762 the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali ordered the Harimandar Sahib blown up and the Sacred Tank filled in. Baba Deep Singh, the greatest Sikh scholar of his time, took up the sword on a mission to restore the sanctity of the Sikhs most revered Temple.

Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib:- 7 km west of Amritsar is named after a well that Guru Arjan (1563-1606) had sunk. The well was so wide, and the water supply so abundant, that six Persian wheels installed around the interior of its circumference could operate simultaneously. Hence its name is Chheharta lit. Having six (chhe) Persian wheels (hart or harta).

Gurdwara San Sahib:- Is situated in the village of Basarke in Amritsar District, Punjab, India. Guru Amar Das Ji was named next Guru by Guru Angad Dev Ji, but Datu Ji the son of Guru Angad Dev was, like Guru Nanak's son, sure that as the Guru's son he should be appointed the Guru. He forced Guru Amar Das Ji to leave Goindwal Sahib.

Gurudwara Bir Baba Buddha:- Gurudwara Bir Baba Buddha Sahib in the revenue limits of the village of Thatta, 20 km south of Amritsar, commemorates Baba Buddha (1506 - 1631), the venerable Sikh of the time of Guru Nanak who lived long enough to anoint five succeeding Gurus. He spent many years looking after the bir, lit.

Gurudwara Taran Tarn Sahib:- is a Gurdwara established by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev. It is situated in the city of Tarn Taran Sahib. It has the distinction of having the largest Sarovar (Water pond) of all the gurudwaras. Also, it is famous for the monthly gathering of pilgrims on the day of Amavas (No moon night).

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