Temples in Amritsar

Punjab, the land of five rivers has many places of which reflect the historical grandeur of the place. Amritsar the major city of Punjab province is an old historical city and is home to many historical and religious buildings important to Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims. The city of Amrisar is a land of remarkable history and Amritsar attracts many visitors from India and all over the world through cheap flights to Amritsar from UK.

There are many temples in Amritsar including the famous Golden Temple that have made this city stand out as a fascinating tourist destination. You just land in Amritsar and you will be overwhelmed by the spiritual atmosphere that surrounds every part of the city. In case you want to experience the love and affection of the Sikh people, Amritsar is just the place to be.

Harmandir Sahib: Its name literally means temple of God. The fourth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Ram Das, excavated a tank in 1577 AD which subsequently became known as Amritsar (meaning: Pool of the Nectar of Immortality), giving its name to the city that grew around it. In due course, a splendid Sikh edifice, Harmandir Sahib (meaning: The abode of God), rose in the middle of this tank and became the supreme centre of Sikhism. Its sanctum came to house the Adi Granth comprising compositions of Sikh Gurus and other saints considered to have Sikh values and philosophies e.g. Baba Farid, Kabir, etc. The compilation of the Adi Granth was started by the fifth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev.

Akal Takht: Faces the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takhat is the highest seat of justice for Sikhs. It was founded by Guru Hargobind. The Guru used to address all important gatherings - religious, social and political - from the Akal Takhat. It is one of the five Sikh takhats (seats of authority).

Santokhsar Sahib: When Sri Guru Ram Das Jee, had not yet ascended to the gaddi, he came here to find out a place for excavation of the holy tank on instructions from Sri Guru Amar Das Jee. When Guru Ram Das was getting the place dug, he found a Yogi, meditating. After sometime the Yogi opened his eyes and told Guru Ram Das that he had been meditating here for a long time, waiting for a Guru to give him salvation. He disclosed his name as Santakha and then breathed his last. The tank was then named as Santokhsar. Guru Arjan completed the unfinished work of excavation of tanks - Santokhsar and Amritsar. Baba Buddha was appointed to supervise the work of construction. Santokhsar was completed in 1587-89.

Gurudwara Baba Adali: also called Gurdwara Chola Sahib, at Chohla, a village is sacred to Guru Arjan. Located in the eastern part of the village, it commemorates Bhai Adali, a pious Sikh contemporary of the fourth and the Fifth Gurus, Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan. At the western edge of the village marks the spot where Guru Arjan sat and preached. It was Baba Adali who brought the famous Bhai Bidhi Chand into the Sikh fold.

Gurudwara Baba Bakala: Before death at Delhi on March 30, 1664 Guru Harkrishan uttered these words 'Baba Bakala', thereby meaning that his successor was to be found at Bakala village in Amritsar. In Bakala there were many men who then claimed to be the Guru's successor. This was the first time a Guru had not selected his successor in person. This created some anxiety in the sikhs.

Babeksar Gurudwara: Bhai Gurdas laid the foundation of the Gurdwara in 1622. Guru Hargobind established a camp here for his cavalry and soldiers soon after. Guru Hargobind said that anyone who bathed in the pool would receive the benefits of rational thinking (Babek).

Shaheed Ganj Baba Deep Singh: it is situated where Shaheed Baba Deep Singh was wounded while fighting to protect the Golden Temple from the Moguls. This gurdwara is also known as Gurdwara Shaheedan. It is located about 1.2km from the Golden Temple. Baba Deep Singh was mortally wounded (beheaded) here when in 1762 the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali invaded Harmindar Saihb. Baba Deep Singh took up the sword after ardas promising to restore the sanctity of the Sikhs most revered Temple. After being beheaded, a Singh standing close to Baba Ji when reminded him of his pledge, such a miracle happened where Baba Ji held his head in his left hand & with his right hand he swayed the Khanda with such a force that the enemies started running.

Gurdwara Seesh Mahal: Here Guru Hargobind Sahib's Mother who was also the grandmother of Guru Tegh Bahadur's and the wife of Guru Arjun Dev Ji left for her heavenly abode.

Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Shaheed: After being beheaded Baba Ji reached Sri Amritsar and offered his head at Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Gurdwara is located in Parkarma, at Shaheed Bunge

Gurdwara Bhora Sahib: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji meditated here for 26years 9 months 3.

Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib: Situated to the south of the Golden Temple, The nine-storey octagonal tower, standing 40 metres high, is the tallest building in Amritsar. Originally a samadhi, or cenotaph, enshrining the remains of Baba Atal Rai, a son of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, it was transformed, with the passage of time, into a gurdwara.

Gurudwara Manji Sahib: This gurdwara is dedicated to the fifth Guru, Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. He composed the Sukhmani Sahib here. This gurdwara is located on the banks of the sarovar and across the sarovar is Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib where the Guru Granth Sahib was written.

Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib: Among the other famous historical shrines located in the city of Amritsar is the Ramsar Gurudwara situated on the bank of the pool of the same name. Located north-east from the Golden Temple, this place is, where Guru Arjun Dev for a year or more went into seclusion along with his scribe, the great savant Bhai Gurdas to compile the holy Adi Granth. The sacred volume was completed in 1604 and installed with due honor and ceremonies in the Harmandir Sahib In this holy book, Guru Arjun Dev collected the hymns of first four Gurus, namely Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das and adding his own compositions as well as selections from the writings of the Hindu and Muslim mystic saints.

Gurudwara Goindwal Sahib or Baoli Sahib: Guru Amar Das Ji established Goindwal Sahib. It was the first center of Sikhism. Guru Amar Das Ji felt that there should be a Sikh Pilgrimage site, so he purchased the land and constructed the Gurudwara with a baoli (well) having 84 steps. Guru Amar Das Ji said that those who want to salvation should visit the holy shrine and recite the Japji Sahib Path (Prayer) with a pure heart on each step leading to the well before taking a plunge in the holy water of the well.

Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib: derives its name from the six wheeled well constructed here. As the story goes, when Sri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji was born, his father Guru Arjan Dev Ji constructed a big well at this place. This well had six Persian wheels to draw out the water. It helped in solving the problem of scarcity of water in the region.

Gurdwara Chohla Sahib: Chohla, village 4.5 km southeast of Sirhali Kalari in Amritsar district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Arjan (1563 - 1606). At the western edge of the village marks the spot where Guru Arjan sat and preached. The building comprises a marble floored hall in front of the 3 storeyed sanctum where Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a canopied seat of white marble. Two Nishan Sahibs, holy flags, fly, one at each corner, in front of the hall. A small sarovar has been added in recent decades. A nearby old well is believed to have existed since the time of Guru Arjan's visit.

Gurdwara Kaulsar Sahib: Consists of a Sarovar (pool) known as Kaulsar Sahib or Kaulsar Sarvor, named after a holy lady who was raised as a muslim called Bibi Kaulan, She was a highly spiritual woman who was above religious divides took refuge with the sixth master Guru Hargobind Ji at Amritsar (1606-1645).

Gurdwara Bhai Saalo Ji: Is located near near Lohgarh and Gurdwara Guru ke Mahal alongside the guru bazar in Amritsar city. Earlier in the times of the Gurus, there was a famous Dharamsal of Bhai Saalo who was an ardent Bhagat (follower) of Guru Arjun Dev ji. A picture of the Thoba (a small pond with earthen floor), now tiled, appears below. The Sikh sangat which came from Lahore to visit Guru ji in Amritsar would pass through this route and stop over at the Dharamsal of Bhai Saalo. Guru Arjun Dev ji himself visited Bhai Salo's dharamsal many times, showing the affection which guru ji had for his gursikhs. Bhai Saalo breathed his last in Samat 1685 (Ch. 1628).

Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib: Is a Gurdwara established by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev. It is situated in the city of Tarn Taran Sahib. It has the distinction of having the largest sarovar (Water pond) of all the gurudwaras. Also it is famous for the month gathering of pilgrims on day of Amavas (No moon night). It is near Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar.

Gurdwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib: Baba Buddha used to live here in the jungle outside Amritsar. Being without a child for many years Guru Arjan Dev's wife Ganga Devi became anxious. Guru Arjan Dev told her; "If you wish a child, ask a pious Sikh like Baba Buddha, the aged seer and devout disciple of Guru Nanak for a blessing". Ganga Devi went to seek the blessings of Baba Buddha with a large entourage. She presented Baba Buddha with many delicacies to eat. Baba Buddha refused to provide any blessings. Upon hearing what happened, Guru Arjan Dev her; "If you wish a child, ask a pious Sikh like Baba Buddha, the aged seer and devout disciple of Guru Nanak for a blessing". Ganga Devi went to seek the blessings of Baba Buddha with a large entourage. She presented Baba Buddha with many delicacies to eat. Baba Buddha refused to provide any blessings. Upon hearing what happened, Guru Arjan Dev told his wife to return this time on foot, with a simple meal prepared by herself. This time Baba Buddha was delighted and partook of the simple food. He prophesied; "A son will be born to you who will crush the enemies of Nanak's house, just as I have crushed this onion with my hand." That prophecy was to soon thereafter come true with the birth of Guru Hargobind in 1595. When the work of digging the Amrit Sarovar was undertaken during the time of Guru Ram Das and continued through the Guruship of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Baba Ji was nominated as the coordinator of the volunteers. There still stands a Jujubee tree on the border of the Sarovar where Baba Ji sat while performing his responsibilities.

Today millions of people visit at Gurdwara Bir Baba Buddha Ji to get His blessings of a son.

Gurdwara Saragarhi: It was built in the memory of the non-commissioned officers officers and men of the 36th Sikhs whose names have been engraved on a marble stone fixed on the wall of the gurdwara as a perpetual record of heroism shown by these gallant soldiers. They died at their posts in the defence of the frontier Fort of Saragarhi on 12th September, 1897, fighting against an overwhelming number of Pathans.

Gurudwara Attari Sahib: It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh Ji visited this place. Bhai Nanu Singh used to live at this place. He offered some weapons which includes `Kaman' twenty two arrows, two swords and some pistols to Guruji with devotion. On every 8th and 9th Maghar `Sabha' is held and Nagar Kirtan and Dewan are organised.

Gurudwara Dera Sahib: Commonly pronounced Dehra Sahib is located in the revenue limits of Lohar village, 10 km east of Naushahra Panvan, in Amritsar district of the Punjab. It marks the site of a village called Patthevind where Guru Nanak's ancestors had lived. Guru Nanak himself often visited the village. An old well within the Gurdwara compound is said to be the one near which he had once stopped. The shrine was first established by Guru Har Gobind (1595-1644), who also had the nearby pond converted into a sarovaror holy tank.

Gurudwara Guru Ka Mahal: Is situated in the Amritsar City. It is near to the Gurudwara Shri Harimandir Sahib. Shri Guru Ram Das Ji and his family used to stay here. Shri Guru Ram Dass Ji founded the city of Ramdaspur (Modern day Amritsar) and began excavation of 'Pool of Nectar'. Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji got married here and was also blessed as Guru here. Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was also married here. This place is also birth place of Baba Atal Rai Ji and Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.

Gurudwara Gurusar Satlani: Gurusar Satlani, Gurdwara, 1.5 km south of the railway station named after it, is within the revenue limits of Hoshiarnagar village in Amritsar district of the Punjab. The shrine marks the spot where Guru Hargobind (1595-1644), travelling from Lahore to Amritsar, made a night's halt near a pond. According to local tradition, Guru Gobind Singh (16661708) himself appointed one of his Sikhs, Bulaka Singh, as the custodian of this shrine. The shrine was richly endowed by Sikh rulers and chiefs during the first half of the nineteenth century.

Gurudwara Lohgarh Sahib: Is situated in the village Dina, 15 km south of Nihal Singh Wala, in the Moga district of Punjab .It is on Barnala Nihal Singh Wala road, which is a single metal road and is in good condition. It is 6 km from Salatwatpura, 12 km from Nihal Singh wala and 13km from Bhadaur.

Gurudwara Pipli Sahib: Gurudwara of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji built towards west of Amritsar Railway Station towards Khalsa College. Guru Ji welcomed the sangat of Kabul and Peshawar for Kar Sewa sitting at this place.

Shahidganj Baba Gurbaksh Singh: A small shrine standing in a narrow bazar behind the Akal Bunga, commemorates the saga of heroism of Baba Gurbakhsh Singh Nihang and his twenty-nine comrades who faced a Durrani horde in December 1764 and fell to the last man fighting in defence of the Harimandar.

Shri Dukh Bhanjani Beri: Stands on the eastern flank of the sarovar by the side of yet another jujube tree known as Dukh Bhanjani (lit. eradicator of suffering) Beri. The place is associated with the legend of Bibi Rajani whose leper husband is said to have been cured of his malady by having a dip in the old pond which had existed here since an-cient times. Guru Ram Das, hearing the re-port of this miracle, decided to develop the reservoir into a proper bathing tank. He is himself said to have given the tree the name Dukh Bhanjani. People have a strong faith that water in this portion of the tank will heal their ailments.

Gurdwara Tahla sahib: Is located on the High Road between Amritsar and Tarn Taran Sahib.

Ram Tirath: On the outskirts of Amritsar this is a significant historic place. The place gets a special mention in the great Hindu epic "Ramayana". On return, after great victory of Lanka when Lord Rama deserted Mata Sita on hearsay, she came to this place, the seat of great saint Maharishi Valmiki who gave her shelter and protection. It was at this place that Mata Sita gave birth to twins "Luv" and "Kush" the great sons of Lord Rama. Maharishi Valmiki conducted them to highest levels in education in the realms of religious and social life besides intricacies of warfare. A suitable temple is erected to commemorate the event.

Durgiana Temple: This Hindu temple also draws its share of visitors .The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and dates back to 16th century. A large temple is dedicated to Hindu deities Laxmi (The Goddess of wealth) and Narayan (The Preserver of Universe). All dignitaries visiting Golden Temple make it a point to visit Durgiana Temple also.

Mata Lal Devi Mandir: A grand old pious lady developed this Hindu temple situated at Rani ka Bagh , on the lines of holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra(Jammu),the temple draws crowds of devotees from far and near. Festivals are celebrated with great pomp and show. An evening visit to the temple gives an opportunity to the visitors to observe the life styles of Hindu families.

Lounga Wali Devi Mandir: Is very famous temple and it is located in Town Hall.

Shani Mandir: Is very famous and old mandir. It is Lord Shani's mandir. It is established in 1761 and located just near the Golden Temple.

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