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| Sri Harmandir Sahib, also
know as the Golden Temple in Amritsar is the
holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. Also
known as the Shri Darbar Shaib, it is in the
center of the old part of Amritsar. The Golden
Temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded
by a pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar
from which the City is named.The Golden Temple
is the principle shrine of sikhism |
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wala bagh ---- |
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| Indian Jallianwala
Bagh has become a place of pilgrimage, a symbol
of Hindu-Muslim unity, a hallowed spot where
s shed their blood fighting for the freedom
of their Motherland Situated in the heart
of town. It is said that there were not less
than 25000 men, women and children gathered
to participate in the protest meeting. |
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Durgiana Mandir ---- |
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| Durgiana Temple
also called the Lakshmi Narayan Temple or
Sitla Mandir, located outside the Lohagarh
gate of the old city, this temple dedicated
to Goddess Durga dates back to the 16th century
and is a centre of pilgrimage for devout Hindus. |
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India Pak Border ---- |
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| The international
border between India and PakistanWagah Border
known as Window of Pakistan, situated 20 km
from the city, democrats India and Pakistan
and is the hub of tourism and trade activity.
Amritsar is also the first city on this side
of Border extending a warm welcome to the
International tourists who usually take this
route which connects it to the Grand Trunk
Road passing through the city. A large number
of people visit this place to witness flag
lowering ceremony of both the countries better
known as Retreat. |
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