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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