History of Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar)

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History of Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar)

 History of Golden Temple, Darbar Sahib

Darbar Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for English speaking world), is named after Hari (God) the temple of God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar) in their Ardas.

 Rare Old Photo of Golden Temple

Guru Arjan Dev Ji got its foundation laid by a muslim saint Hazrat Mian Mir ji of Lahore on 1st of Magh, 1645 Bikrmi Samvat (December, 1588). The construction work was directly supervised by Guru Arjan Dev Ji himself and he was assisted by the prominent Sikh personalities like Baba Budha ji, Bhai Gurdas ji, Bhai Sahlo ji and many other devoted Sikhs.

Unlike erecting the structure on the higher level, Guru Arjan Dev Ji got it built on the lower level and Guru Sahib got it open from four sides. Thus he created a symbol of new faith, Sikhism. Guru Sahib made it accessible to every person without any distinction of Caste, creed, sex and religion.

The building work completed in 1601 A.D. on Bhadoon Sudi 1st, 1661 Bikrmi Samvat (August/September,1604). Guru Arjan Dev Ji installed newly created Guru Granth Sahib, in Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar) and appointed Baba Budha ji as its first Granthi i.e. the reader of Guru Granth Sahib. After this event it attained the status of ‘Ath Sath Tirath’. Now the SikhNation had their own Tirath, a pilgrimage center.

 Most Rare Pictures Of Golden Temple

Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar), is built on a 67ft. square platform in the centre of the Sarovar (tank). The temple itself is 40.5ft. square. It has a door each on the East, West, North and South. The Darshani Deori (an arch) stands at the shore end of the causeway. The door frame of the arch is about 10ft in height and 8ft 6inches in breath. The door panes are decorated with artistic style. It opens on to the causeway or bridge that leads to the main building of Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar). It is 202 feet in length and 21 feet in width.

The bridge is connected with the 13 feet wide ‘Pardakshna’ (circumambulatory path). It runs round the main shrine and it leads to the ‘Har ki Paure’ (steps of God). On the first floor of "Har Ki Pauri", there is continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib.

inside the Gurudwara complex. The operation resulted in significant damage to the Gurudwara and loss of lives, including civilians.

Reconstruction:

After attacks, the Sikh community rebuilt Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar) each time.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century, played a pivotal role in the Gurudwara's beautification.

The upper part of the Gurudwara was adorned with a gold foil-covered copper dome during his reign, giving it the name "Golden Temple."

Amritsar became a center of Sikh power and trade flourished under his rule.

Community Service: A distinctive feature of Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar) is the Langar (Free Community Kitchen), or community kitchen, where free meals are served to all visitors regardless of their background. This tradition, initiated by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, symbolizes equality and hospitality.

Cultural Significance: Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar) is not only a religious symbol but also a cultural icon of Punjab and India. Its architectural beauty, spiritual aura, and historical significance attract millions of visitors from around the world each year.


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