Thursday, August 4, 2016

Amritsar Wagah Border ( Gurudwara In Tarn Taran Sahib ) And Gurudwara In Goindwal Sahib

Wagah Border
Wagah Border is one of the must visit places of tourist Interest around Golden Temple in Amritsar and has established itself as a firm favourite among the Indian tourists. It is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan and located at a distance of around 30 km from the Golden Temple. The ceremony of Beating Retreat and Change of Guard make this place highly valued. The soldiers of both the countries demonstrate their heartfelt enthusiasm for own country and the nationalistic feel reaches its peak among the viewers present there in the afternoon. This entertainment ceremony involves display of intense patriotic feel of the armies for their respective states and people assemble here every day to witness this exciting activity in either side of the border.

Gurudwara In Tarn Taran Sahib 
Gurudwara In Tarn Taran Sahib Located at a distance of around 22 km from the Golden Temple, Tarn Taran is a Sikh pilgrimage site in the Tarn Taran District of Punjab. The Gurudwara was constructed by the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjan Dev. It is believed that the Sarovar (pond) located in this Gurudwara is the largest among all the Sikh Shrines. Tarn Taran is counted among the most popular Sikh pilgrimage sites in India and thronged by the devotees every month on the day of Amavas (New-Moon Day). 

Gurudwara In Goindwal Sahib 
Known to be the axis of Sikhism, Gurudwara Goindwal Sahib is located in Tarn Taran District of Punjab and believed to be very divine among the followers of Sikhism. It is believed that Guru Amar Das met Guru Ram Das in Goindwal. There is a Baoli (stepwell) in the premises of this Gurudwara which is paved with 84 steps. It is believed that people who take bath in this baoli and walk over this 84 steps reciting Japji Sahib get liberation from the bondage of rebirth. The Gurudwara is located on the bank of the river Beas.

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