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	Golden Temple (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		By the time the Harmandir's foundation stone was laid, the sarowar had been lined with bricks and steps had been built along its sides so that the devout could bathe in the immortal pool.
		A compilation of the philosophical and ethical insights of the wise men of that age was as logical a move as its installation at the Harmandir.
		The Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was made the fountainhead of the Sikh religion by Siri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
	www.sikh.net /Gurdwara/GOLDEN/Golden.htm (1885 words)

	History Of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sri Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for English speaking world), is named after Hari(God) the temple of God.
		Guru Arjan Sahib, the Fifth Nanak, conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship for the Sikhs and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib.
		The main structure of Sri Harmandir Sahib, functionally as well as technically is a three-storied one.
	www.amritsarovar.com /history.htm (786 words)

	Punjab: Places of interest I
		Harmandir Sahib, also know as the Golden Temple in Amritsar City is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.
		Harmandir Sahib, situated inside the Golden Temple complex is a 52-meter, square-based structure and enshrines the Holy Book of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
		Fatehgarh Fort is situated on the northern outskirts of the town of Anandpur Sahib.
	www.indtravel.com /punjab/places.html (1420 words)

	Day Harmandir Sahib (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		These are the rituals that attend the traditional bearing of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib from the Kotha Sahib in the Akal Takht, where it is kept each night, to the Harmandir Sahib, to which it is always returned before five o'clock in the morning.
		As the head priest of the Harmandir appears with the Siri Guru Granth Sahib on a cushion on his head, a series of deep, resonant drum beats of the nigara heralds its arrival to the assembled worshippers who, even at this hour, fill the large plaza to capacity.
		Baba Buddha, the first head priest of the Harmandir Sahib, is said to have sat under this tree as he supervised the construction of the Harmandir Sahib.
	www.sikh.net /Gurdwara/GOLDEN/Dayhrmdr.htm (2132 words)

	Harmandir Takth Bihar,Gurudwara Harmandir Sahib,Gurdwaras in Bihar India
		The Harmandir Takht, the gurudwara that commemorates Guru Gobind Singh, is a sacred place of pilgrimage for the Sikhs.
		Regarded as one of the holiest of the five takhts, it is situated in one of the old quarters of Patna City.
		Two of the five Takhts are located outside Punjab and are Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib, Patna in Bihar, and Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib at Nanded in Maharashtra.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /bihar/gurudwaras/harmandir-takth.html (528 words)

	Damdami Taksal - Gurdwaras - Punjab - Amritsar District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The shrines are the Harmandir Sahib (temple of God), the fountain of Sikh faith and the Akal Takht (throne of the Timeless One), the source of secular inspiration and direction.
		The Sri Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib is known to many in the English speaking world as the Golden Temple on account of the gold coating on the outside above the first floor level.
		The Guru Granth Sahib is then taken in a procession to a room in the Akal Bunga for Sukhasan and is bought back to the Harmandir Sahib at about 5.00 am in a procession.
	www.taksal.com /gurdwaras_pj_amr.htm (773 words)

	THE UNIQUE SPIRIT OF SIKHSIM
		The firing by the C.R.P. was on the Harmandir Sahib and the Manjih Sahib.
		The Harmandir Sahib was not spared by the Army on June 4, just as it had not been by the C.R.P. on June 1.
		Sahib Singh Verma, Member of the Municipal Corporation from Lawrence Road, West Delhi, have both certified that Kanwaljit was p ersonally known to them and that he was just a student and never participated in any party or political activity.
	www.panthkhalsa.org /raj/raj_june84report.php (12509 words)

	Sri Harmandir Sahib, Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Siri Harmandir Sahib, Sri Darbar Sahib, Gurdwara Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, ...
		The Sri Harmandir Sahib was invaded and destroyed many a times by the Afghan and other invaders.
		In December, 1764, Sri Harmandir Sahib was again attacked by Ahmed Shah Abdali with the sole object of destroying the entire Sikh Nation.
		During the British period, Sri Harmandir Sahib passed under the control of one man the 'Sarbrah' (Manager), a nominee of Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar.
	www.sgpc.net /golden-temple/history.asp (947 words)

	Government Of Punjab, India :: About Punjab :: Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sri Harmandir Sahib is also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple and is the ‘At Sath Tirath’ of the Sikhs.
		The foundation of Harmandir Sahib was laid by a Muslim Saint Hazrat Mian Mir Ji of Lahore on 1st of Magh, 1644 Bikrmi Samvat (December 1588).
		It is a small square room with three gates and the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is regularly recited here.On the top of this room stands the low fluted ‘Gumbaz’ (dome) having lotus petal motif in relief at the base inverted lotus at the top which supports the ‘Kalash’ having a beautiful ‘Chhatri’ at the end.
	www.punjabgov.net /gurudwara_goldentemple.asp (547 words)

	Harimandir Sahib - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
		The ritual pattern of worship in the Harimandir Sahib reflects both the historical memory of the presence of the fourth, fifth and sixth Gurus in the city of Amritsar and the doctrine of the SGGS as the embodiment of the human Gurus.
		The morning Kirtan begins in the sanctum of the Harimandir Sahib in the early morning with the singing of the length composition Asa di Var, which is interrupted by the arrival of a procession from the Akal Takhat of the SGGS on a palanquin.
		The establishment of Sri Harimandir Sahib during the late 1500 was a most significant achievement of the Sikh Gurus as a centre of excellence, inspiration and action for the followers of the faith.
	www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Golden_Temple (2087 words)

	Darbar Sahib - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
		This is the hall where the current and perpetual Guru of the Sikh, Sri Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a Takhat or Throne in a prominent central position in the hall.
		The holy book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib or SGGS is placed on a dominant platform and covered in very beautiful and attractive coloured fine silks and cloth.
		Sometimes an additional canopy structure with a platform called a Palki Sahib is used as a throne for the Guru.
	www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Darbar (535 words)

	Diwali
		Guru Sahib's son, Guru Hargobind Ji assumed the Guruship and prepared the Sikhs to be soldiers in addition to leading a spiritual life.
		Granth Sahib was placed in the Harmandir Sahib in 1604 during the opening ceremony rather than installing Guru's pictures or idols.
		Harmandir Sahib was illuminated and on Guru Ji's arrival Gurbani was recited and thanksgiving prayer for safe return was performed.
	members.tripod.com /ocssa/diwali.htm (3891 words)

	Golden Temple (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism.
		By the time of Guru Ram Das' death, the pre eminence of the Darbar Sahib among the sikh devotees was unquestionable.
		The Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs, was installed in the Harmandir Sahib in 1604, three years after its completion.
	www.geocities.com /iluvmyindia2000/gt.htm (345 words)

	The Hindu : Magazine / Focus : Quiet moments at dawn
		It is crowned by the Harmandir, built in a style that colonial architectural historians Major H. Cole and Percy Brown describe as "an adaptation of Mohammedan styles, flavoured with a good deal of Hindu tradition".
		The Guru Granth Sahib, wrapped in brocade and muslin, has just been taken ceremoniously in a palanquin from the Kotha Sahib in the Akal Takht to the Harmandir Sahib, an important daily ritual that we've missed.
		As the pink fingers of dawn steal across the sky, we are among the hundreds of hushed worshippers encircling the Sarovar.
	www.hindu.com /mag/2006/06/04/stories/2006060400510200.htm (1051 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		This was to Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib.
		That was, the Bhai Sahib was giving a talk to the Sangat but his attention was directed solely to the side of the Gurdwara where the men were sitting.
		Guru Sahib was summoned by the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, on the complaint of his elder brother, Ram Rai.
	www.prismnet.com /~khalsa/yatra.htm (4985 words)

	Lokesewa.com - Harmandir Sahib
		Sri Harmandir Sahib, also called the Darbar Sahib and the Golden Temple, is the holiest of all Sikh religious places.
		When the building was completed in 1604, the Granth Sahib was first established here and Baba Budha Ji was nominated the first High Priest of the Darbar Sahib.
		The current structure of Sri Harmandir Sahib is built on a 67ft.
	www.lokesewa.com /harmandir-sahib.php (579 words)

	Guru Arja Dev
		The Guru laid the foundation of the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in the middle of the tank of Amritsar.
		To counter the Muslim belief that God's House is in the west and the Hindu belief that it is in the east where the sun rises, the Harmandir Sahib had entrances on all four sides.
		This first edition of the Guru Granth Sahib known at that time as Pothi Sahib was installed on a high pedestal within the Harmandir Sahib in August 1604.
	www.sikh.com.au /sikhgurus/arjan.html (1941 words)

	Sri Harmandir Sahib
		Sri Harmandir Sahib, also know as the Golden Temple in Amritsar is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.
		Verses from the Granth Sahib are inscribed on the doorway.
		The original copy of the Guru Granth Sahib is kept under pink shroud in the, Golden Temple during the day and at around 10 p.m.
	www.harmandirsahib.com (1051 words)

	Thai Sikh Organization :: Guru Granth Sahib Ji ::
		The Guru Granth Sahib is the only scripture in the world which has been compiled by the founders of a faith during their own life time.
		The Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a dominant platform in every Gurdwara in the main hall and covered by a canopy, to mark its sacred character.
		The majority of the language of the Guru Granth Sahib is the Punjabi dialect prevalent at that time, some hymns are also found in Persian, medieval Prakrit Hindi and Marathi, Sanskrit as well as Arabic.
	www.thaisikh.org /sikhism/gurugranthsahibji.php (2314 words)

	SikhSpectrum.com Monthly. The Pool Of Nectar
		Guru Arjan used to sit in the shade of this tree and watched the construction of Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple.
		As Sikhs fought for survival under the most atrocious persecution Harmandir Sahib became a source of inspiration.
		“The Harmandir is like a lighthouse, which has been guiding manking on to the path of truth for the past 400 years.
	www.sikhspectrum.com /082002/amritsar.htm (669 words)

	Travel Amritsar with Time Travels
		The Harmandir Sahib, as the main temple is known, was envisioned by Guru Arjan Dev.
		It was conceived by him to reflect the resoluteness, clarity and simplicity of the Sikh religion.
		It was only in the nineteenth century during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, that the people of Punjab lavished their wealth on their revered shrine.
	www.travelamritsar.com /html_files/panjasahib.htm (708 words)

	Gurudwara replicas by Dr. Sukhpal Singh
		During the day the Guru Granth Sahib is kept in the Golden Temple, while at night it is kept in the Akal Takht.
		Damdama Sahib is situated in the village of Talwandi Sabo near Bhatinda.
		Patna Sahib is situated in Patna the capital of Bihar.
	www.sikh.com.au /Sikhart/Sukhpal/gurudwaramodel2.html (593 words)

	GURU GRANTH SAHIB
		Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, was born in 1469 in the village of Talwandi (in Pakistan since division of India on 15 August 1947).
		In the picture, Baba Bhudhaa Ji is shown carrying the Adi Granth to Harmandir Sahib and Guru Arjan Dev Ji is waving the Chaur Sahib as a mark of respect.
		The Adi Granth Sahib was rested on the Manji Sahib inside the Harmandir Sahib in August 1604 and Hukamnama was taken after the prayer (Ardas) by Baba Bhudhaa Ji.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /adsingh/Gurus/guru_granth_sahib.htm (2435 words)

	Historical Gurudwaras of India:Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib - Patna , Bihar
		These are Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib, Patna in Bihar, and Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib at Nanded in Maharashtra.
		Besides, there are over one hundred important holy Sikh shrines spread over the length and breadth of the country which are humming with the sacred message of the Sikh Gurus and reminding the people of their teachings.
		Guru Granth Sahib is placed on the seat on its right and the Dasam Granth on the one on the left, both attended by granthis holding whisks over them.
	allaboutsikhs.com /gurudwaras/gd-patna.htm (909 words)

	Harimandir Sahib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Harimandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib (also Hari Mandir, Harimandar and other variants; Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ or ਹਰਿਮੰਦਿਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is the most sacred shrine in Sikhism, located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
		The Sher-e-Punjab (Lion of the Punjab), was a heavy donor of wealth and materials for the shrine and is remembered with much affection by the Punjabi people in general and the Sikh community in particular.
		On July 6, 2005 the SGPC decided to install closed circuit television cameras around the Harmandir Complex and will be adding more security due to other attacks in India on other religious areas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harmandir_Sahib (1213 words)

	Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) - Amritsrar, India
		Harmandir Sahib (or Hari Mandir) in Amritsar, Punjab, India, is the holiest shrine in Sikhism.
		Visitors must leave their shoes at the facility near the entrance, cover their head (bandanas are provided, or you can buy a souvenir bandana from a vendor), and wash their feet by wading through the shallow pool before entering.
		The most famous and sacred part of the Golden Temple complex is the Hari Mandir (Divine Temple) or Darbar Sahib (Court of the Lord), which is the beautiful golden structure at the center of a large body of water.
	www.sacred-destinations.com /india/amritsar-golden-temple.htm (1330 words)

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