Akal Takhat-(etarnal seat of power), originally known as Akal Bunga, is located directly opposite to the Golden Temple. Akal means ‘The Timeless One’ -God. Takhat means ‘the throne’ in Persian. Akal Takhat means the ‘Throne of the Immortal’. It is the highest institut...
Amrit Sarovar is the holy pond on which the Golden Temple’s beauty has been reflecting from the centuries. Originally, it was a small lake in the middle of the forest, and many saints and sages used to take rest here to meditate and dip in the holy water. Both, Baba Buddha Sahi...
Anglican Church was founded in 1859. The Church was constructed during British era and one can notice beautiful imperial architecture. This Church is still functional and holds mass on every Sunday....
Atal Sahib is located at the south end of the Golden Temple premises. It is about 185 meters from Sarai-(Inn) Guru Ram Das. The nine-story octagonal tower, standing 40 meters high, is the tallest building in Amritsar. This site was a Samadhi-(cenotaph) in original, enshrining the...
Around the Amrit Sarovar-(holy pond), In the outer Parikarma (circumambulatory) of Sri Harmandir Sahib next to DukhBhanjani Beri is the place known as AthsathTirath. It is believed that any one taking a dip here with devotion will have the benefit of visiting 68-(Athsath) pilgrim...
Takht Aurangzeb is displayed at Ramgarhia Bunga Amritsar. In 1783 a cavalry of 30,000 Sikh warriors under the leadership of S Jassa Singh Ahuluwalia, Baghail Singh and Jassa Singh Ramgarhia attacked and conquered Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and raised Sikh flag on the Red fort. A...
Shaheed Bunga Baba Deep Singh Ji Shrine is situated in the prikarma-(circumambulatory) of Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar. Baba Deep Singh Ji was the leader of the famous ‘Shaheedan Di Missel’ among the 12 missals. Baba Deep singh Ji was born on 20th January 1682 A.D. in the vil...
Ber Baba Buddha is a historic Beri-(Jujube) tree in the outer Parikarma of Sri Harmandir Sahib. Baba Buddha Ji camped beneath this tree (Beri) to perform the service of digging the holy tank and to supervise the construction work of Sri Harimandir Sahib. Baba Buddha (whose origin...
Situated 11 Km away from the Amritsar at Lopoke Road, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal is a Temple dedicated to Maharishi Valmiki Ji. It is famous place of Mahararishi Valmiki who was a sage during the time of Ramayana. It is believed Mata Sita, wife of Lord Rama was given shelter ...
Bhai Shalo Gurdwara, known as Bhai Shalo da Toba was built during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1799-1839). Bhai Saho ji Gurdwara is named after famous Gursikh Bhai Shaloji a faithful devotee of Guru Ram Das ji. The Gurdwara is situated near Gurdwara Guru Ka Mahal where nin...
Gurdwara Bibeksar Sahib is situated on the banks of Bibeksar Sarovar, the holy pond, located in the south/south-east of Harmandir Sahib. The sarovar was built by the 6th Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib. The present Gurdwara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Situated near Chatti...
Situated in the city's most posh Lawrence Road, this Temple was built before Indo-Pak war in 1965. This Temple was constructed by a very famous wrestler known as Sai Das Bijli Pehalwan. When the war ended Sai Das placed Radha-Krishna Statute in the main hall of this Temple. All A...
Kanvar Nau Nihal Singh was the son of Maharani Chand Kaur and Maharaja Kharak Singh, himself the eldest son and heir of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Sher-e-Panjab and a grandson of Maharani Datar Kaur of the NakaiMisl. He planned to build four towers for the beautification of Tarn Taran...
The bridge that leads to the main Shrine Harmandir Sahib is known as causeway. It starts from the Darshan Deori which is toward the shore end of the causeway. The Darshan Deori itself is decorated in artistic style. Devotees have to cross this causeway to reach Harmandir Sahib....
Shri Guru Hargobind Singh ji, sixth Guru of Sikhs, constructed Chowrasti Attari. This place has four passages and 32 shops. Guru Hargobind invited artisan from around the country to settle in Amritsar. As this place was close to his residence he used to come here and indulge in c...
Gurdwara, Sri Chheharta Sahib, located 7 km west of Amritsar, is named after a well having six (chhe) Persian wheels (hart or harta). The well was sunk by Guru Arjan Dev Ji to meet the demands of water of the area. The well was very wide, and the water supply was abundant. The ...
The Clock Tower was constructed by the British. The construction of the Tower began in 1862 and it was completed in 1874. It is designed gothic style by John Gordon, the Municipal Chief Engineer of Amritsar. Unlike some other British buildings, where elements of eastern archit...
Darshani Deori is the main entrance leading to the causeway to Sri Harmandir Sahib. After reaching the Harimandir Sahib, the Temple is open all day except for the period when the pilgrim can enter in the holy shrine through any of the four gates. Guru Granth Sahib is taken for Su...
Dukh Bhanjani Beri is the most sacred and historic Beri-(Jujube) tree in Sri Harmandir Sahib Complex. Apart from Baba Buddha Ji, this Beri has great connection with Bibi Rajni Ji, daughter of Duni Chand Khatri, a rich landlord of the Patti Town. Duni Chand had five daughters and ...
After Sri Harminder sahib (the Golden Temple) Durgiana Temple is the second most visited holy site in Amritsar. It is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Durga Tirath and Sitla Mandir. The name of this Temple has been derived from the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess deified an...
Gurdwara Goindwal Sahib is an important pilgrimage site of Sikhs, which is 25 km from Amritsar. Third Sikh Guru, Guru Amardas Ji lived and preached in Goindwal for 33 years. It is also a place where Langar (Free Community Kitchen) was introduced, which over the decades has become...
The Golden Temple is a place where angels themselves visit to receive the blessings of the Almighty God. The divine site is named as Harmandir Sahib that means “Temple/Residence of God”/Darbar Sahib-“the Divine Court”. It is the holiest and most visited pilgrimage site of...
Guru Ka Langar (community kitchen) was started by the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji in 1500 AD at Kartarpur. It is a voluntarily run community kitchen to feed the people irrespective of their class, colour and religion. The idea behind this kitchen is to erase the religious ...
Gurdwara Guru Ke Mehal is a sacred site in the Amritsar City, located near to Sri Harmandir Sahib. It is the place where Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib and their families have stayed for almost 58 years. Guru Ramdas Ji founded the city and named it ...
Sacred to Guru Arjan and Guru Hargobind is Vadali Guru, a village 7 km west of Amritsar. According to Gurbilas Chhevm PatshahI, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, stayed here for a period of three years between 1594 and 1597. It is also the birth place of Guru Hargobind Ji. He was born here on 1...
The Jhulana Mahal is situated in Bazaar Mai Sewa in Amritsar. There was no building between the Mai Sewa Bazaar and Hamninder Sahib Ji. Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Singh Ji and Guru Har Rai ji used to bow their heads from this historic place to pay their homage to the Harma...
On the backside of the Sanctum Sanctorum-Sri Darbar Sahib, there is a place named Har Ki Pauri-(Steps of God) where devotees bow down to have a hand full of Amrit (Nectar) from the Amrit Sarovar. The legend goes that when the excavation of the holy Amrit Sarovar, construction of ...
The international society for Krishna consciousness was founded in 1966. ISKCON belongs to Gaudiya (refers to Bengal) Vaishnavism, a devotional tradition based on the teachings of Bhagvat-Gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. The Bhagvat Gita is the principal scripture of The Hare Krishna ...
Gurdwara Khadoor Sahib is situated in Khadoor Sahib town in Tarn Taran district. As eight of the ten Sikh Gurus visited this holy place, Sikhs feel blessed by visiting this place. Guru Nanak Dev Ji stayed at this place for 5 times when, he used to stay at the house of Mai Bharai....
The beautiful Khairud Din Masjid was built in 1876 by Muhammad Khairuddin. The mosque holds great importance in India’s freedom struggle. It was from this mosque that Tootie-e-Hind, Shah Attaullah Bukhari, called upon the people to wage war against the British rulers. Apart fro...
Laachi Ber, a beautiful Gurdwara under the shadow of Ber-(Jujube fruit) tree bearing small berries of cardamom-(lachi) size, is the reason it is known as Gurdwara Lachi Ber. This is the place where the fifth Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji used to sit and supervise the excavation of ...
Manji Sahib Diwan Hall is near Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, and Amritsar. It is a part of the Golden Temple Complex. It is a congregation hall where a priest recites daily hymns. This place also provides a place to stay for the tourists and devotees and it has many AC halls and r...
Gurdwara Mata Kaulan Ji or Gurdwara Kaulsar Sahib is a sacred shrine on the west-side of Gurdwara Baba Atal in Amritsar. At this sacred shrine, a Sarovar (pool) known as Kaulsar Sarovor, named after Mata Kaulan Ji exists. According to the Sikh praditior, Mata Ji was a Muslim girl...
Mata Lal Devi Temple is situated in Rani Ka Bagh, amidst the populated residential colony .It is a sacred Hindu Temple which is a replica of famous Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra. The Temple is dedicated to 20th century female saint named Lal Devi. Mata Lal Devi was born in Kasoor ...
Mata Laungawali Temple is situated in the heart of Amritsar. It is a Hindu Temple of Goddess Durga. Many devotees visit this Temple to seek the blessings of almighty. A huge Navratri fair is organised every year in this Temple....
Situated 11 Km away from the Amritsar at Lopoke Road, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal is a Temple dedicated to Maharishi Valmikiji. It is famous place of Maharishi Valmiki who was a sage during the time of Ramayana. It is believed this is the place where Mata Sita, wife of Lord Rama...
Nishaan Sahib, the twin flags that perennially fly outside the Akal Takht Sahib, represents the concept of Miri-Piri. It signifies that the duty of every Sikh is to balance his\ her spiritual obligations with temporal responsibilities. These flags are the memorial of Miri-Piri co...
The Parikarma is a 13 feet wide walkway or the circumambulatory path around the holy pond. The bridge that connects Darshani Deori with Harmandir Sahib, main shrine and it leads to the 'Har ki Paudi' (steps of God). On the first floor of 'Har ki Paudi', continuous reading of Gurb...
Gurdwara Pipli Sahib is near Putlighar, Khalsa College. It is believed that many devotees after hearing the news of enthronement of Guru Arjan Dev Ji started their journey to Amritsar from Kabul. Pipli sahib is a sacred memorial which was built at the place where devotee of Guru...
According to Hindu Astrology, Shani refers to the planet Saturn and is one of the nine heavenly objects called ‘Navagraha’. According to Puranas, Lord Shani is a powerful male deity – “The God of Justice”. It is believed that it is this deity who conquers our lives and...
Gurdwara Qila Lohgarh Sahib is situated in the old walled city of Amritsar inside the Lohgarh Gate area. After the martyrdom of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji at Lahore, Sri Guru Hargobind Ji became the sixth Guru of the Sikhs. He started raising the army of Saint Soldiers to fight agains...
Ramgarhia Bunga or Burj are the tower shaped three-storied watchtowers constructed with red stones, located in the Golden Temple premises. These towers were built in the late 18th-century by a great Sikh warrior and chief of the Ramgarhia misl Jassa Singh Ramgarhia. Around the wa...
Gurdwara Ramsar is the sacred site of one of the five holy Sarovars (pool). Guru Arjun Dev Ji got five pools constructed in Amritsar. This is the site where Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji did the compilation work of Adi Granth. It is located near Chativind Gate in the city of Amritsar. A...
Gurdwara Santokhsar Sahib is a historical Sikh shrine, situated at distance of 700 meters from Harimandir Sahib. Guru Arjun Dev constructed this sarover along with four other srovers in the city of Amritsar. It is believed that Guru Ram Das ji named this place after a Yogi Santa...
Saragarhi Gurdwara is situated in between Town Hall, and the statue of Maharaja Ranjeet singh installed on the Heritage walk way. It was built in the memory of 21 non-commissioned Sikh officers and soldiers of the British Army whose names have been engraved on a marble stone fixe...
Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji-(Shaheedan Sahib) is located in Chattiwind Gate on Tarn Taran road, Amritsar. This is the holy place where Antim Sanskar-(cremation) of Baba Deep Singh Ji and other Shaheed - (Sikh Martyrs) was performed. He also performed the sacred duty of d...
Shivala Bagha Bhaiyan Mandir is an old Shiva Temple situated at the heart of Amritsar. It is a centre of religious belief for lakhs of Hindu devotees....
Situated at the heart of the city Amritsar, Shree Bada Hanuman Mandir is a Hindu Temple of Lord Hanuman. It is believed that after the Ashwamegh Yagya, the horse was captured by Luv and Kush. When Hanuman went forward to release the horse, Luv and Kush, two sons of Lord Ram, tied...
Prachin Shitla Mandir, Amritsar is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones. It is not just the place for sightseeing, but it also enables you to steal a self-indulgent moment for yourself as well. It has world standard extraordinary architecture, innovative lay...
The Catholic Church was built during British Era. It is located near Shubash Chownk. The mass timing of the Church is 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. There is also a small artifact shop where people can buy rosaries and other religious articles....
At the South-eastern end of the Sarovar of Tarn Taran Sahib there is a beautiful three-storey Gurudwara which is known as Sri Darbar Sahib. The upper part of this Gurudwara is decorated with glittering gold-plated sheets. In the earthquake of 1905 the lotus dome of this Gurudwar...
The city of Tarn Taran Sahib was established by the fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib is situated in the city of Tarn Taran. This Gurdwara is known for the world’s largest Sarovar (Water Pond). The water in the pond is believed to possess medicinal qualiti...
Thara Sahib is situated to the north of Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar. When ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji came from Baba Bakala to pay his respect to Darbar Sahib after his announcement as the next Guru, he rested at Thara Sahib. To safe guard their vested interests the custodian...
Situated 11 Km away from the Amritsar at Lopoke Road, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal is a Temple dedicated to Maharishi Valmikiji. It is famous as a place of Maharishi Valmiki who was a sage during the time of Ramayana. It is believed this is the place where Mata Sita, wife of Lord...
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