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7 Amazing Facts about Golden Temple Amritsar

By Surendra Kumar

The Golden Temple is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion, located in the city of Amritsar, India.

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The temple is said to have been designed by Guru Arjun Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru.

The temple is open to people of all faiths and religions.

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The temple is named after the gold plating that was added to the dome of the temple in the 19th century.

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The temple is home to one of the largest kitchens in the world, which serves meals to up to 100,000 people every day.

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The temple is also home to a large tank, which is said to have healing powers.

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The temple attracts more than 100,000 visitors every day.

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