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Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in Punjab, India and has a total population of 1,194,740 as of 2009. It is believed to be the dwelling place of the author of the Ramayana, Sage Valmiki, and the home of the Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple.
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Newspaper report on jallianwala bagh massacre?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, India. British troops fired on a crowd of unarmed Indian civilians who had gathered for a peaceful protest, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands injured. This event fueled greater nationalist sentiment and opposition to British rule in India.
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What is flight time from Toronto to Amritsar?
Heathrow to ashgabat airport via turkmenistan airlines is 6.5 hours where plane stops for 90 minutes to 2 hours then from ashgabat to amritsar is a further 2.5 hours . Total flying time is therefore 9 hours
Who worships the golden temple?
The Sikh holy priests sings the holy hymns and holy book of Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib, is worshipped inside the Golden temple. Each and every human being can worship in Golden Temple situated in Amritsar city of Punjab state. The doors on the four sides of the main shrine signifies that it is open to every person belonging to any religion for worshipping.
How many times golden temple was destroyed?
thrice. it was built (1), and it was then burned down by a crazed monk. It was rebuilt (2), but afterwards, the war effects made it come down again. It was again rebuilt (3), this time stronger than the last times.
How did the Rowlatt Act affected India?
The Amritsar Massacre developed out of protests against the Rowlatt Act (a series of laws which allowed the British to imprison Indians without trial, and allowed the British to suppress certain news stories from being reported in newspapers.)
The Amritsar Massacre lasted for about ten minutes, in which time 1650 rounds of ammunition were fired upon a gathering of unarmed men, women and children who were peacefully protesting the Rowlatt Act.
Over 1000 people were killed, and 2000 wounded. Winston Churchill said of the event that "The Indians were packed together so that one bullet would drive through three or four bodies".
To answer your question, such brutality and suppression turned millions of moderate Indians from supporters of the British Raj into nationalists who would never again trust the British.
In PUNJAB the hierarchy among the castes is as below:
At the top place reside the Kshatriyas/Khatris of Punjab. Within Kshatriyas their is ranking too which is as below:
- Aikam Ghar (Rehal) and Khukhrain (Anand, Bhasin, Chadha, etc.)
- Dhai Ghar (Kapoor, Khanna, Malhotra)
- Barah Ghar (Tandon, Chopra, etc.)
- Bawinja Ghar
- Sarin Ghar
At the second place reside the Banias of Punjab. These include Aggarwal, Mittal, etc.
At the the third place reside the rest of the communities like Ramgarhias, Jats etc.
At the last place reside the scheduled caste.
Why is the golden temple on water?
it is on the water because that was the only place they could build it
How did the Amritsar Massacre affect the movement for Independence?
Many people looked to this massacre as a turning point for Indian independence. It was largely viewed as inhumane and was widely condemned, even by people against Indian independence.
When jallianwala bagh was built?
=>The people gathered at Jalianwala bagh at Amritsar in April,1919 to protest against the Rowlatt Act and British Policies towards the Indian people.General Dyer was sent into control the sittualtion as Martial law had been improved Dyer instead of controlling the situation peacefully ,however dyer ordered his officer to open fire on the weaponless people.
=>This resulted in the col blooded murder of 379 protesting Indian and wounded 1200.This came to be known as one of the worst tragedies in India history.Congress in responses to this incident decided to start non-coporation against the Government.Jinnah opposed this step of the congress and failed to support them in this regard.
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Who laid the foundation of amritsar?
According to Answer.com:-
Am·rit·sar (əm-rĭt'sər)
A city of northwest India near the Pakistan border. Founded in 1577 by the fourth guru of the Sikhs, Ram Das (1534-1581), it has remained the center of the Sikh faith.
Population: 975,000.
What is the atmosphere like in the golden temple?
The atmosphere is cheerful and people are very happy, and everyone is welcome.
What is the water around the golden temple?
The Golden temple (Harminder Sahib) is located in Amritsar, India.
How much gold used Golden temple at this time?
About 1500 Kg of Gold was used woth Rs. 300 crore at that time.
What do Sikhs wear on a pilgrimage to amritsar?
Sikh's go on a pilgrimage to Amritsar because they may want to go gain respect towards there religion, to become closer to their God or to learn more about their religion and the people that follow it.
What is special about The Golden Temple of Amritsar?
I am often asked what my favorite sacred places are in the world, among the many dozens I have visited. I could not choose one in particular, but included in the top ten would certainly be the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib). It is a place of both stupendous beauty and sublime peacefulness. Originally a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity. The Buddha is known to have spent time at this place in contemplation.Two thousand years after Buddha's time, another philosopher-saint came to live and meditate by the peaceful lake. This was Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion. After the passing away of Guru Nanak, his disciples continued to frequent the site; over the centuries it became the primary sacred shrine of the Sikhs. The lake was enlarged and structurally contained during the leadership of the fourth Sikh Guru (Ram Dass, 1574-1581), and during the leadership of the fifth Guru (Arjan, 1581-1606), the Hari Mandir, or Temple of God was built. From the early 1600s to the mid 1700s the sixth through tenth Sikh Gurus were constantly involved in defending both their religion and their temple against Moslem armies. On numerous occasions the temple was destroyed by the Moslems, and each time was rebuilt more beautifully by the Sikhs. From 1767 onwards, the Sikhs became strong enough militarily to repulse invaders. Peace returned to the Hari Mandir.
The temple's architecture draws on both Hindu and Muslim artistic styles yet represents a unique coevolution of the two. During the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), Hari Mandir was richly ornamented with marble sculptures, golden gilding, and large quantities of precious stones. Within the sanctuary, on a jewel-studded platform, lies the Adi Grantha, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs. This scripture is a collection of devotional poems, prayers, and hymns composed by the ten Sikh gurus and various Moslem and Hindu saints. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until long past sunset, these hymns are chanted to the exquisite accompaniment of flutes, drums, and stringed instruments. Echoing across the serene lake, this enchantingly beautiful music induces a delicate yet powerful state of trance in the pilgrims strolling leisurely around the marble concourse encircling the pool and temple. An underground spring feeds the sacred lake, and throughout the day and night pilgrims immerse themselves in the water, a symbolic cleansing of the soul rather than an actual bathing of the body. Next to the temple complex are enormous pilgrims' dormitories and dining halls where all persons, irrespective of race, religion, or gender, are lodged and fed for free.
Amritsar, the original name of first the ancient lake, then the temple complex, and still later the surrounding city, means "pool of ambrosial nectar." Looking deeply into the origins of this word amrit, we find that it indicates a drink of the gods, a rare and magical substance that catalyzes euphoric states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. With this word we have a very clear example of the spirit, power, or energetic character of a particular place becoming encoded as an ancient geographical place name. The myth is not just a fairy tale. It reveals itself as a coded metaphor if we have the knowledge to read the code: The waters of Amritsar flowing into the lake of the Hari Mandir were long ago - and remain today - a bringer of peacefulness.
What is the importance golden temple?
Sikhs believe that It is where the original scriptures of all the Gurus teaching are. The main Guru Grand Sahib as it were. My Sikh friend told me that Sikhs believe it is the Centre of all Sikhism (along with Guru Nanak's Sikh village). Rather like Christianity it is believed it is where one can connect with the God (Christianity's Holy Spirit). It is build how it is to purify the Area and to teach with love. At least that is what I am aware of.
Where did the Amritsar Massacre occur?
"The incident in Jallian Wala Bagh was 'an extraordinary event, a monstrous event, an event which stands in singular and sinister isolation"...Winston Churchill
It started a few months after the end of the first world war when an Englishwoman, a missionary, reported that she had been molested on a street in the Punjab city of Amritsar. The Raj's local commander, Brigadier General Reginald Dyer, issued an order requiring all Indians using that street to crawl its length on their hands and knees. He also authorized the indiscriminate, public whipping of natives who came within lathi length of British policemen.
On April 13, 1919, a multitude of Punjabis gathered in Amritsar's Jallian wala Bagh as part of the Sikh Festival "Baisakhi fair" and to protest at these extraordinary measures. The throng, penned in a narrow space smaller than Trafalgar Square, had been peacefully listening to the testimony of victims when Dyer appeared at the head of a contingent of British troops. Giving no word of warning, he ordered 50 soldiers to fire into the gathering, and for 10 to 15 minutes 1,650 rounds of ammunition were unloaded into the screaming, terrified crowd, some of whom were trampled by those desperately trying to escape.
Why is the amritsar so important to sikhs?
Because Sikhs believe that the amritsar is a really nice piece of food that needs to be eaten.
2nd AnswerThe Harmandir Sahib (meaning Temple of God) is also commonly known as the Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib (Divine Court). It is situated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. The Golden Temple is important for Sikhs as it is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikh community. It is a source of inspiration for all Sikhs and their chief place of pilgrimage. The temple with it's glistening gold covered exterior stands in the middle of a square tank with each side about 150m with an 18m path on all four sides. A 60m causeway traverses the pool to reach the Temple itself which is 12m square and rests on a 20m square platform in the middle of The Pool of Nectar. The Harimandir Sahib has entrances and doors on all four sides. Guru Arjun Dev exclaimed; "My faith is for the people of all castes and all creeds from whichever direction they come and to whichever direction they bow."
the special food that Sikhs eat in the gurdwaras (temples) is not called Amritsar as stated above. the Sikh's holy city is called Amritsar. the food that the first answer was talking about is called Prashad. Sikhs all sit on the floor of the langar (kitchen) after prayer to eat it. this is showing respect and equality. everyone is given the same amount and same foods as everyone else. there are no tables or chairs - everyone is equal so everyone sits on the floor.
