Swaran Mandir of Punjab

Sri Harmandir Sahib, which is also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar city of Punjab. In Hindi translation, it can also be called as Swaran Mandir. Guru Arjan Dev ji, the fifth guru of Sikhs, himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib. Guru Arjan Dev ji got its foundation laid by a muslim saint Hazrat Mian Mir ji of Lahore on 1st of Magh (December,1588).

The word 'Amrit' means the drink of Gods. Golden Temple is a living symbol of spiritual and historical traditions of Sikhs. The foundation of Sri Harmandir Sahib is the most significant achievement of Sikh Gurus as a centre of inspiration and action for the Sikhs.

Harmandir is a living symbol of spiritual and historical traditions of Sikhs. Sri Harmandir Sahib, is built on a 67ft. square platform in the centre of the Sarovar(tank of nactar). The temple itself is 40.5ft. square and has a door each on the East, West, North and South. The Darshani Deori (an arch) stands at the shore end of the causeway. The door frame of the arch is about 10ft in height and 8ft 6inches in breath. The door panes are decorated with artistic style. The Brigde is 202 feet in length and 21 feet in width.

With the construction of Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar attained the status of great holy place.