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Top 5 famous landmarks of India

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Golden Temple

The Golden Temple which is popularly known as Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib among its devotees is the holiest shrine of Sikhism. Harmandir Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, was built by  the fifth guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev Ji in 16th century.

It is situated in the middle of a lake or temple tank known as 'sarovar'.  After the completion of Adi Granth (holy scripture), on 1st September, 1604, it was placed in the Gurudwara by Guru Arjan Dev Ji.

In 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh covered the Gurudwara with gold, which gives it a distinctive look and its English name, the Golden Temple.

 

 

 

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