Why Golden Temple is so popular?

The Golden temple is located in the holy city of the Sikhs, Amritsar. The Golden temple is famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. Rama and Sita are believed to have spent their fourteen-year exile in Amritsar, the epicenter of Sikhism.

Is Golden Temple most visited place in the world?

The Golden Temple in Amritsar has been awarded the ‘most visited place of the world’ by London-based organisation, World Book of Records (WBR). WBR’s General Secretary of India chapter said the organisation conferred the award on the basis of data compiled since September.

Why was the Golden Temple made?

It was built as a place of worship for all religions, and is considered the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs is represented by the four entrances used to enter the Gurdwara.

Why is the Golden Temple made of gold?

1. Golden Temple Named After The 24-Karat Gold Covering. It was then that Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a brave Sikh ruler rebuilt the entire temple and added a sparkling outer covering of gold to the marble structure. 500 kg of pure 24-karat of gold worth ₹130 crores, covered the temple in all its glory.

What’s the most visited place in the world?

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is the most visited city in the world thanks to a whopping 22 millions international visitors!

Why is Amritsar important?

Amritsar is the largest and most important city in Punjab and is a major commercial, cultural, and transportation centre. It is also the centre of Sikhism and the site of the Sikhs’ principal place of worship—the Harmandir Sahib, or Golden Temple. It was annexed to British India in 1849.

Which is the most visited place in the world 2020?

Most visited destinations by international tourist arrivals 2020