Introduction
410km (254 miles) NW of Delhi
Amritsar (pronounced Um -rit-sir) has been the capital of the Sikh religion since the 16th century. Located in the northwestern state of Punjab, a wealthy and prosperous region and home to the majority of India's Sikhs, Amritsar is also home to India's most dazzling temple. A shimmering monument in marble, bronze, and gold leaf, and a vivid architectural celebration of Sikhism's devotion (a faith that actively preaches unity and equality among all religions), The Golden Temple is both fascinating and spiritually invigorating, combining sheer physical beauty with a truly sacred atmosphere. The way in which its devotees worship is enough to hold your attention -- and your heart -- completely captive.
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Flag Ceremony at Wagah Border
One of the world's oddest spectator activities, this pompous display of military bravado is a major drawing card for Indian tourists who travel...
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The Golden Temple
Prepare to be humbled by the most tangibly spiritual place in the country, one that, in its status as a living monument, even has the edge on the...
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Ranjit's SVAASA
- Just off the aristocratic Mall Road, down an easy-to-miss narrow lane, what used to be a charming drive through the private estate of Rai Bahadur...
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