The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, was built in the late 16th century in Amritsar, a city in the Indian Punjab. It is the holiest site for Sikhs worldwide and symbolizes the openness and equality that Sikhism teaches. Devotees from all over the world visit to worship and experience the community kitchen that serves free meals daily to thousands.

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Harmandir Sahib: The Golden Temple

Smithsonian Magazine · 2014

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Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region around 1469.

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Punjab was a cultural crossroads where Sikhism emerged blending ideas from Hinduism and Islam.

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From a historical view, Sikhism started in a region full of change and religious diversity. The P...

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The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the spiritual center of Sikhism.

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