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Amritsar,

1910

Amritsar. The Golden Temple Gateway and Entrance.

Popularly known as the Golden Temple, this holy shrine in Amritsar was officially renamed in 2005 as Harmandir Sahib

Work started on the Golden Temple in 1574. Akbar, the Mughal emperor, donated the land. Construction was supervised by the fourth and fifth Sikh Gurus. In 1601, the temple was finally completed though restoration and further ornamentation went on for years. The Golden Temple showcases a blend of Hindu and