I'm surprised this temple hasn't got its own thread here yet. So I decided to start one. :D

Amritsar is the holiest site of Sikhism, the foremost religion of the Indian state of Punjab.

From Wikipedia:
The Golden Temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib or Hari Mandir by the Sikhs. Located in Amritsar, Punjab, India, this beautiful building is the most important sacred shrine for the Sikhs, who travel from all parts of the world to pay their respects to this, their most important historic site.

Originally, this site was a small lake, surrounded by a thin forest. Travellers and holy people used the site for meditation and rest. These visitors recognised it as special for its tranquillity and pure & sweet water.

The lake was enlarged and a small community was established during the leadership of the fourth Sikh Guru (Guru Ram Das, 1574-1581). It was during the leadership of the fifth Guru (Guru Arjan, 1581-1606), that the Golden Temple was built. A Muslim saint Hazrat Mian Mir ji of Lahore in December 1588 initiated the construction of this wonderful building by laying the foundation stone.

It's gilded with over 750 kg of gold. ;)

The pics below were originally posted by Suncity, RajKhalsa and kshatriya, from here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=145787) and here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=246749).

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hell i want my apartment glided with 750kg of gold..i am damn worth it!:) :D

hell i want my apartment glided with 750kg of gold..i am damn worth it!:) :D

:hahano:

This is a 10.

10/10 anyday anytime anywhere!

9,5/10

10.

9,5 amazing!!

Beautiful. 9 points.

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9/10

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so whats in the shrine?

9.5/10
so whats in the shrine?

The Sri Harmandir Sahib, or the Temple of God, is the holiest place of the Sikh Religion, and is one of the biggest pilgrimage centers in India. People of every faith go and pray there.

The Siri Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs, is installed in the complex.

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:cheers:

10/10

amazing building

ahh so its a book. one of a kind book i guess?

btw

any pictures of interior or is it not allowed

10/10

Simply Brilliant!

This is simply amazing. I've been there (only when I was like 2 years old :p) but I want to go there again. I've seen pics of the interior and it's equally impressing.

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Great structure!
8.5/10

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9/10

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8.5/10

SUPERB!! 10/10

9/10

really nice 10/`0

9/10 beautiful

This is definitely a 10!

10/10

impressive. 9.5/10.

10/10 :) Perfection personified. Harmindar Sahib's architecture is matchless.

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10/10

9.5/10 ..one of the best buildings in the world.

8/10

9/10 :)

10/10

one of the very few temples lined with gold that imperialism could not loot
another one located in Tirumala [where pictures are not allowed]

10/10

9. very nice.

10! Amazing

03 May, 2007's header image:
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9/10

8/10

9/10

9.5/10

10!

Golden Temple, Amritsar

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7,5 + 1 extra for 750kg;)

8,5/10

Wow what a amazing picture Really i like it very much ,sure i will give highest mark in the list,fantastic view in the temple.............

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Ramya


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9/10

10. Excellent. Regards.

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7.5/10