Amritsar - The City of the Golden Temple
Amritsar is a very famous and a popular city in Punjab. It is a historical as well as a greatly holy city. It was founded by the fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji. Its original name was "Guru ka Chakk". It is also called the city of the Golden Temple. The temple stands in the middle of a huge water tank, called 'Amrit Sarovar', which means 'the tank of nector', immortality. This has given the name to this famous city as well.
The Golden Temple at Amritsar is a very large pilgrimage site. It is a place of deep faith and reverence for the Sikhs. It was founded by the 4th Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Ram Das Ji. The city itself grew around the temple with the passage of time. Some portions of the temple are covered with gold and hence the well-known title 'The Golden Temple's. People from far and wide come to see it. Diwali celebrations at Golden temple is very famous.
The Durgyana Temple of goddess 'Durga' at Amritsar is also worth a visit. In its compound, there is a spot, where Hanuman is believed to have stopped. The company garden here is also a beautiful place to visit. Another important place to visit is the Jallianwalla Bagh. It is the place where thousands of Indians were massacred by the soldiers of General Dyer on April 13, 1919 . The city is also known for its industries and beautiful bazaars.
Amritsar is , actually , the City which everyone wants to visit .
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