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Apart from its religious significance, the Golden temple is known for its architectural beauty as well. It is a perfect blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture. Built on a raised platform, the temple is surrounded by the Amrit Sarovar (the holy tank). There are four entrances to the temple that welcome visitors irrespective of their caste and creed. The beauty of its interior is jaw-dropping with exquisite floral patterns carved on metal and unique filigree work on the walls and ceilings. The pool is surrounded by a circulatory path made of marble on which devotees walk in a clockwise direction. At one end of the causeway stands the big arch called the Darshani Deorhi which has a height of 6.2 m. The doors of this arch, inscribed with verses from the holy Granth, open to the path, which further leads to the sanctum.

The sanctum which stands on a marble platform is 12.25 x12.25 meter square and has two floors. Encircled by the Amrit Sarovar, which is around 5 meters deep, the ... More

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