Punjab Guides

Amritsar - The City Of The Golden Temple
Amritsar - The City Of The Golden Temple

Amritsar is one of the major cities in northwestern India in the state of Punjab which is renowned as a religious metropolis. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit this holy city every year either for religious purposes or for taking in the religious ambience that this city has to offer. Dotted with many Gurudwarahs or Sikh places of worship, the city is also home to the famous Golden Temple which is truly a sight to behold. The name of the city is derived from the lake that surrounds this beautiful temple; literally meaning ? a lake of elixir. There are numerous other attractions that t... Read more »

The Wonder of India "Peace and Harmony" : The Golden Temple
The Wonder of India "Peace and Harmony" : The Golden...

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. In its architecture are included, symbols associated with other places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds. ? Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for English spe... Read more »

The Holy Pool of Nectar - Amritsar
The Holy Pool of Nectar - Amritsar

Amritsar which means the Pool of Nectar. The name is derived from the sacred pool around the Golden Temple. The city was founded in the year or 1577. It is the Sikh?s biggest spiritual and cultural centre. The main attraction of the city is the Sikh pilgrimage ?The Golden Temple? also known as Harmandir Sahib. This temple was initiated by Guru Ramdaas ji, who was the 4th guru, and was completed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in the year 1601. Sikhs from all over the world wish to visit the Golden temple.? Read more »

Bhangra The Folk Dance of Punjab
Bhangra The Folk Dance of Punjab

Bhangra originated in the Western Punjab's district of Shekhpura, Gujrat and Sialkot. It is the folk dance of Punjab and an integral part of Punjabi culture. Bhangra celebrates the harvest and is associated with the festival of Vaisakhi (April 13th) when the sight of tall heaps of golden wheat fill the farmer’s heart with joy. To the accompaniment of large drums called dhols, S/he and his/her fellow villagers circle round and round in a leaping, laughing caper. It’s a dance that cuts across all divisions of class and education. At marriages, parties, or celebrations of any s... Read more »


Interesting Facts About Taj Mahal

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