ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)
Amritsar, Punjab· Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
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History & Manyata
Founded by Guru Ram Das in 1577 and completed by Guru Arjan Dev in 1604, the Harmandir Sahib stands in the middle of Amrit Sarovar. The gold leaf gilding was done by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Guru Ram Das Sahib founded Amritsar and excavated the Amrit Sarovar in 1577; Guru Arjan Dev Ji laid the foundation of Sri Harmandir Sahib through Sufi saint Hazrat Mian Mir on 28 December 1588 and completed it in 1604, simultaneously installing the first compilation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib on 16 August 1604. Maharaja Ranjit Singh covered the upper floors with 750 kg of gold leaf in 1830. The Akal Takht across the parikrama is the seat of temporal authority of the Sikh Panth, established by Guru Hargobind Sahib in 1606. The langar at Sri Harmandir Sahib serves free meals to 50,000–1,00,000 people daily — believed to be the largest community kitchen on earth.
Belief / Manyata
All four doors open in four directions — the house of the Guru welcomes every soul regardless of caste, creed or country.
Aarti Timings
- Asa Di Vaar KirtanBefore dawn
- Palki Sahib (morning)04:00 AM (winter) / 02:30 AM (summer)
- Rehras SahibSunset
- Sukhasan / Palki (night)10:30 PM (winter)
Festivals not to miss
Suggested Itinerary
- 1Pre-dawn Palki Sahib
- 2Parikrama of Amrit Sarovar
- 3Langar sewa & meal
- 4Wagah Border in evening
Local Attractions
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Akal Takht
- Wagah Border ceremony