Golden Temple - Great Attractions (Amritsar, India)

  • 13 years ago
Take a tour of The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.

The majestic Golden Temple in northwestern India is over 400 years old.

Surrounding the temple is a lake said to be filled with holy water.

This Sikh temple is intended as a place of worship for people from all religious faiths.

All visitors must cover their heads and wash their feet as a sign of respect.

The gold plating and marble work of the temple dates from the 1800s.

The ornate craftsmanship of this sacred treasure is truly awe-inspiring.

A delightful symbol of religious coexistence, the Golden Temple welcomes all.