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Amritsar City Information
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| Amritsar
Introduction: |
Amritsar, as the name suggests, is rightfully a pool of nectar. Located in the
state of Punjab, Amritsar is one of the most important pilgrimage centres
especially for the Sikhs in the country. The city is characterised by some of
the must visit religious, historical as well as contemporary sites of
importance. The Golden Temple, where Sikhs from all over the world come to pay
their reverence to Guru Granth Sahib and take a dip in the Amrit Saras Kund
(Pool of Immortality) for spiritual purification is the major landmark of the
place. Amritsar is also characterised by the hard working and warm-hearted
people.
| Languages |
Punjabi, Hindi and English |
| Population |
25,03,165 |
| Area |
114.95 sq. kms. |
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