Being a Sikh, not visiting Amritsar is something that
practically not possible. I remember the age of 10 when I visited the Holy
land.
The Land of God!
The Land of Peace!
Located in the north-western part in India it is place
that is spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion. The
place is historically also known as Ramdaspur and colloquially
as Ambarsar, that houses
the Sikh temporal and political authority, Akal Takht. It is an important Sikh shrine where more
than 100,000 visitors are seen on week days alone.
Well, it was not the first time I went there! And it’s not me
about whom I wish to discuss here!
It’s the "Golden Temple", the Harmandir Sahib
Most of you might have heard about this place, but have you
visited? My personal suggestion, do visit this place ones in your life
time.
The huge Gurudwara (the word itself means guru- the teacher
who teaches you about god and dwar- the way that takes you to God), has four
doors to simply welcome all people without any religion or regional
discrimination.
And as you enter the four doors, you will see a very
beautiful and marvelous ‘Akal Takhat’
where the ‘Adi Granth’, the holy
scripture of Sikhism was installed years back. The Gurudwara has a huge
history behind it, or I must say the whole religion has a huge history behind
it that expresses the strength and existence of this religion.
Covered with gold,
surrounded by water, it is a place unparalleled in the world. The unique Golden
Wonder that blooms night and day for all men on the Earth.
People offer prayer
from 2.00 am till 11.00 pm every day and the gem of the place ‘SEVA’. People of
all caste, creed and religion, without any pride and supremacy serve each other
with full devotion.
And all above the ‘Sarovar’,
the large lake or holy tank that consists of ‘Amrit’ the holy water that has
spiritual significance.
The more I see, the more
I wish to see this place!
There are many other places in Amritsar to visit, like Gobindgarh Fort, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah
Border, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Garden,
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Ram Bagh Garden and Ram Tirath Temple among many.
Actually I would say the whole
city is unique, ready to give memories that last forever.
