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 India Guide » Amritsar |
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| Facts at a Glance
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| » Area : |
50 sq.kms |
| » Population : |
1,011,327 |
| » Language : |
Punjabi, Hindi, English & Urdu |
| » Prime Attractions
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Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Mata
Mandir Temple, Mata Temple, Ram Tirath Temple, Tarn Taran, Wagah Border. |
An Overview :
Amritsar, literally
meaning the 'Pool of the Nectar of Immortality', is one of the major cities of
the Punjab state. The administrative headquarters of the Amritsar District, it
is the major spiritual and cultural centre of Sikhs. The city, founded in 1577
by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, is mostly inhabited by the Sikhs.
Amritsar has grown from a sacred village pool into a spiritual centre of Sikh
culture. The original pool site by which the Golden Temple is built was granted
by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. In 1761 Ahmad Shah Durrani sacked the town and
destroyed the temple, which was rebuilt in 1764. One of the ancient and charming
cities of India, Amritsar is an important distribution centre of dry-fruits in
the country. Apart from an important pilgrimage centre, the city is also famous
for producing some exquiste items like carpets, fabrics, handicrafts etc.
Climate of Amritsar :
Amritsar has an extreme type of
climate with very hot summers and chilly winters. The region has four distinct
seasons- the winter season (November to March), the summer season (April to
June), monsoon season ( July to September) and post- monsoon season (September
to November). Summers can be as hot as 46 degrees. During winters, temperature
may drop down to a minimum of - 3 degrees centigrade. The ideal time to visit
Amritsar is between the months of October and March.
Tourist Attractions of Amritsar
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» Golden Temple - The Golden Temple or Har Mandir
Saheb is the holiest shrine for the people of Sikh religion. The temple was the
main centre of the old Amritsar city, which is visited by the Sikh devotees from
all parts of the world. Built between 1588 and 1601, the temple architecture is
a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles.
» Jallianwala Bagh - The park is
situated close to the Golden Temple. It commemorates 2,000 Indians, who were
killed or wounded by the British soldiers during a meeting. 
» Mata Mandir Temple - Located at Rani Ka Bagh, this temple was
developed by a grand old pious woman. Built on the lines of holy shrine of Mata
Vasihno Devi in Jammu, the temple is thronged by a large number of devotees.
» Ram Tirath Temple - Situated on the outskirts of
Amritsar, the temple is the birthplace of Lav and Kush. The sacred place for the
Hindus, is visited by a large number of people to get a glimpse of statues
illustrating scenes from the mythological Ramayana.
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Lalbagh Garden - Covering an area of 240 km, this beautifully laid out
garden is a popular picnic spot in the city. The garden is home to many tropical
and subtropical plants, a deer park, fountains and pond that attract the
visitors.
» Mata Temple - This Hindu temple, was built
to commemorate a bespectacled 20th century female Saint Lal Devi. Mata Temple is
mostly visited by women wishing to have children.
» Tarn
Taran - Located about 25 kms south of Amritsar, this is an important Sikh
tank. It is said that the tank has healing properties and corrects minor skin
ailments.
» Wagah Border - Wagah Border, the final
frontier is located about 47 kms from Amritsar. This is the only border crossing between India and neighbour country Pakistan. Every evening at sunset the parade
takes place between the soldiers of India and Pakistan. It is a great moment to
see the soldiers of both the countries in high enthusiasm and respect for each
other.
Getting to Amritsar :
» By Air -Raja Sansi
International Airport is the main airport, which is located 11 kms from the city
centre. The airport is connected with Delhi, Srinagar, Singapore, London,
Birmingham and Toronto etc.
» By Rail - Amritsar railway
station is well-connected to major cities of India. Trains are available from
Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Varanasi, Wagah and other places of India.
» By Road - Good network of roads connect Amritsar with important
places of Punjab as well as rest of the country. Regular bus services are
available to Amritsar from Punjab and nearby states.
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