Golden
Temple
 The
Golden Temple is located in the holy city of the Sikhs, Amritsar,
once the dense forest home of Guru Nanak.
Famous for its full golden dome, Golden temple is one of the
most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The Temple is built on
a 67 ft square of marble and is a two storeyed structure.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the upper half of the building built
with approximately 400 kg of gold-leaf. The Golden Temple
is surrounded by a number of other famous temples like the
Durgiana Temple.
The
'Guru Ka Langar' offers free food to around
20,000 people everyday. The number shoots up to 100,000 on
special occasions. A visitor must cover his / her head before
entering The Golden Temple premises.
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