Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ
The most sacred gurdwara of Sikhism. Its gilded main shrine stands in the middle of a sacred pool, and chanting never stops, day or night. It is beautiful at any hour.
The Golden Temple was begun at the end of the 16th century under the direction of Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru. In the early 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh covered the main shrine in gold leaf. The main sanctuary sits in the middle of the Pool of Nectar and is reached by a causeway. Inside, the scripture Guru Granth Sahib is recited continuously. Admission is free, and it is open 24 hours a day. Before entering, you must leave your shoes at the cloakroom, wash your feet and cover your head with a scarf. It's recommended to come around 4 to 5 a.m. to see the morning scripture ceremony, or around 21:00 to 22:00 for the evening ceremony. At night, the golden shrine reflected on the water is most spectacular.
Opening hours
Open 24 hours
Nearby sights
- Central Sikh Museum
- Guru Ram Das Langar
- Akal Takht
- Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai
- Heritage Street
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Kesar Da Dhaba
- Bharawan Da Dhaba