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 The
Golden temple is located in the holy city of the Sikhs, Amritsar,
once the dense forest home of Guru Nanak. Famous for its full
golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for
Sikhs. The mandir is built on a 67 ft square of marble and is a
two storeyed structure. Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the upper half
of the building built with approximately 400 kg of gold-leaf.
The Golden Temple is surrounded by a number of other famous
temples like the Durgiana Temple.
The
'Guru Ka Langar' offers free food to around 20,000 people
everyday. The number shoots up to 100,000 on special occasions.
A visitor must cover his / her head before entering the temple
premises
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