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Amritsar Sightseeing |
| Golden Temple: |
 Golden temple is the holiest shrine
for the Sikhs, so called because the entire upper half was inlaid with copper
covered over by gold plate. The architecture of the Golden Temple, is a blend of
Hindu and Muslim styles. |
| Mata Mandir temple: |
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A grand old pious lady developed this Hindu temple situated at Rani ka Bagh
, on the lines of holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra(Jammu), the
temple draws crowds of devotees from far and near. Festivals are celebrated
with great pomp and show. |
| Mata Temple: |
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This is a Hindu temple commemorating a bespectacled 20th century female
saint Lal Devi. Women wishing to have children pray here. |
| Ram Tirath temple: |
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On the outskirts of Amritsar is this significant historic birthplace of Lav
and Kush. It is the spot where sage Valmiki's ashram stood and this is a
sacred place for the Hindus where we get a glimpse of statues illustrating
scenes from the Ramayana. |
| Tarn Taran: |
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It is an important Sikh tank located about 25 kms. south of Amritsar, said
to have healing properties and a corrective effect on minor skin ailments.
Though the Parikrama around the still waters of the tank takes much longer,
it is built along the same lines as the Golden Temple. |
| Wagah Border: |
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The final frontier, Wagah about 28 kms. from Amritsar is the only border
crossing between India and Pakistan. Its an interesting experience
especially at sunset when the 'Retreat' ceremony takes place with the BSF on
the Indian Side of the Border. The changing of the guards and the ceremonial
lowering of the flags ceremony is carried out with great pomp. |