4 Facts You Need to Know About the History of Golden Temple in Amritsar
                     4 Facts You Need to Know About 
the
History of 
Golden Temple 
in Amritsar
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The Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab (also known as Harmandir Sahib 
or Darbar Sahib) attracts flocks of tourists from all over the world.
While most of us know that it is the greatest spiritual site of the Sikh 
faith, few know the history of this Temple – how it was formed and the 
various steps that made it into the Temple as we know it today.
Let’s go through the four supreme historical facts about 
it:
1. Coming into Being
The land where the holy temple in Punjab, Sri 
Harmandar Sahib is situated i.e. in Amritsar 
city, which was then called ‘Guru Da Chakk’, 
was chosen by the third Guru in Sikhism Sri 
GThueru f oAumndaar tDioans .stone of this holy temple was 
laid by a Muslim Pir of Lahore-Sai Mir Mian 
Mohammad, in the year 1589, on the request 
of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan whereas a copy 
of the Holy Book in Sikhism i.e. Adi Granth 
was placed in the Harmandir Sahib by the 
Guru in 1604.
2. Akal Takht
When you go to the Golden Temple, you will 
find that the temple itself is in the middle 
of the pool of nectar. Right before you enter 
the causeway that takes you inside, you 
will notice a tall, white building opposite it. 
This is the Akal Takht, the seat of power 
The Akal Takht continues to deal with 
and authority.
temporal issues and now it is also the 
headquarter of the political party in Punjab, 
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
3. Gold Plating
By now, we have the Temple, the pool of 
nectar (Sarovar), and the Akal Takht in 
Amritsar. However, it still did not resemble the 
Golden Temple, as you know it today. The 
feature that led to the “Golden” being prefixed 
Mtoa ihtsa rnaajam Rea hnajidt  Sniontg bhe, ean l eaadderd o yf etth.e Sikh 
Empire in the early 19th century, is the person 
behind bedecking the Temple.
4. 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots 
and Aftermath
In 1984, the military action resulting from 
the growing tension between the Sikhs and 
the State heavily damaged the Temple 
complex, particularly the Akal Takht. After 
an attempt by the Indian Government to 
build it, it was not deemed sacred by Sikhs.
The final reconstruction then began after a 
proper demolition, and the Akal Takht we 
see today was finally formed in the Golden 
Temple.
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