'House of God', Punjabi: harimandara sāhiba , pronounced [ɦəɾᵊmən̪d̪əɾᵊ saːɦ (ɪ)bᵊ], or the Darbār Sāhib, lit. ''exalted court'', [d̪əɾᵊbaːɾᵊ saːɦ (ɪ)bᵊ]) is a gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. [2][3] It is the pre-eminent spiritual and holiest site of Sikhism, followed by the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Kartarpur, and Gurdwara...

The central shrine, Darbar Sahib, is adorned with gold plating, giving rise to the popular name "Golden Temple." Historical Events: Over the centuries, Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar (The Golden Temple Amritsar) has witnessed several significant historical events.

The Golden Temple Amritsar India (Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar) is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality.

Dec 6, 2021 · Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji ("The abode of God"), also known as Sri Darbar Sahib Ji, and informally referred to as the Golden Temple, is a Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is one of the most revered spiritual sites of Sikhism.

Mar 25, 2025 · The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the chief gurdwara, or house of worship, of Sikhism and is the Sikhs’ most important pilgrimage site. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab state, India.

Old and rare photos of Darbar Sahib Amritsar, taken between 1849-1947, during the British Colonial rule in the Punjab.

Jun 6, 2008 · The Golden Temple is the central worship place of Sikhs. This historic timeline includes Darbar Sahib, Akal Takhat, and events of Operation Blue Star.

Apr 28, 2021 · Amritsar’s Golden Temple is the most significant shrine in Sikhism, and has also been the site of various important political demonstrations over the course of the 20th century. The Golden Temple is in fact a small part of a much bigger gurdwara complex, known as the Harmandir Sahib.

In 1603-04, the first volume of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scriptures, was prepared in this city and was installed at Darbar Sahib on August 16, 1604. It is here that Akal Takht Sahib (Throne of the Almighty) was revealed by Guru Hargobind Sahib in 1609.

He demolished Sri Harmandir Sahib and filled the Sarovar (tank) with garbage. On hearing of the desecration, Baba deep Singh ji Saheed, the head of 'Misl Shaheedan', started at once to avenge the insult.