History
The Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar, the sacred city of the Sikhs. The Golden Temple, one of the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites, is known for its whole golden dome. The Mandir is a two-story building that is constructed on a marble slab that is 67 feet square. The highest portion of the structure was constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh using around 400 kilograms of gold leaf. Numerous other well-known temples, like the Durgiana Temple, surround the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, is located in Amritsar, which was established by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh guru, who first built a pool here. The epic Ramayana was written by Sage Valmiki at this location. The fourteen-year exile of Rama and Sita is said to have taken place at Amritsar, the heartland of Sikhism. A garden and Baba Atal's tower are located to the south of the temple. On top of the clock tower sits the Central Sikh Museum. Every day, some 20,000 people get free meals from the "Guru Ka Langar." On notable occasions, the number surges above 100,000. Before entering the temple grounds, a guest must cover his or her head. The Granth Sahib is maintained in the Temple by day and the Akal Takht, also known as the Eternal Throne, at night. The Sikh soldiers' historic weaponry is also kept at the Akal Takht. It was started by Guru Hargobind. The stolid ancient Jubi Tree in the compound's northwest corner is said to have extraordinary abilities. The first high priest of the Golden Temple, Baba Buddha, planted it 450 years ago.