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People at Wagah Border, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
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Wagah is the only Indo-Pak road crossing between Amritsar in India and Lahore in Pakistan. It is a ceremonial border, where, every evening, armed forces from each side of the border do a hostile parade while lowering their respective flags to the sounding of bugles. Over the past few years it is much more
moderate. Now soldiers from both borders shake hands before closing the border gates. This is because of the result of dialogue and improved relationship between India and Pakistan.
Amritsar is one of the most ancient and fascinating cities of India. It is an important seat of Sikh history and culture. Amritsar has various historical and religious sites. The most famous of them all in the Golden Temple which was founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas and completed by his successor Guru Arjan Dev. "Amritsar" meaning "Pool of the Nectar of Immortality", is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar District in Punjab, India. Amritsar is located in the northwest part of India in the State of Punjab, Amritsar derives from Sanskrit Language "Amŗta-sarovar" - "Lake of Nectar".  |
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