The Golden temple which is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, is a world famous Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab .
The first Harmandir Sahib was built in 1604 buy ( Guru Arjan Dev Ji ) the fifth Sikh guru, he placed at owner lower level so that even the most arrogant had to step down to enter it. He made its entrances on all four sides signifying that it was open to all worshippers of all castes and creeds. The foundation stone was led by Sai Mian Mir , A Muslim divine of Lahore (presently in pakistan). the temple was destroyed several times by Afghan invadors and was finally rebuilt in marble and copper overlaid with golden foil during the region (1801-39) by of maharaja Ranjit Singh.
So the famous temple is known as Golden Temple.
Features
1) Golden temple of Sri Harmandir Sahib is built on a 67 square feet platform and is surrounded by a lake called Amrit Sarovar, which is spread over an area of 150 square metre , the temple covers an area of 40.5 square feet there are entrances to the temple on all four sides which stands for the importance of acceptance and openness.
2) The main structure of Sri Harmandir Sahib is a three storied one.
The front , which faces the bridge is decorated with repeated foiled archs and the roof of the first floor is at height of 26 feet and 9 inches.
At the top of the first floor 4 feet high barriers which rises on all the sides which has also four "mamtees" on the four corners and exactly on the top of the Central hall of the main building rice is the third story, it is a small square room and has three gates. A regular rasitation of Guru Granth Sahib is also held there.
3) On the top of the square room stands the low fluted dome, having Lotus pattern in relief at the base, inverted Lotus at the top which supports the 'Kalash' having a beautiful 'chattri' at the end. A sheesh Mahal or a mirror room is constructed on the second story, which is filled with mirrors and has intecrate work of various patterns, above the Sheesh Mahal there is a golden dome along with several miniature domes.
4) there are three holy trees inside the temple each of them is associated with the historical event or a Sikh guru. There are memorial places that shows the rich history of the land along with the memory of brave Martyrs . the golden plates that cover the exterior of Golden temple upper floor and dome as well as its marble work is done under Maharaja Ranjit Singh .
Architecture of a golden temple is a unique blend of the Hindu and Muslim styles.the golden temple of Amritsar is a great example of incredible India and its architecture.
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