The Golden Temple located in Amritsar, Punjab, India is regarded as the most sacred place of worship for the Sikhs.
The construction of The Golden Temple started in 1588 under the aegis of the Fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji and was later completed by Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
The foundation of the Golden Temple was laid down by a Muslim Sufi Saint, Mian Mir.
The architecture is mostly made out of marble but it is gold plated with real gold, which covers most of the outside facade of the temple.
The water that surrounds the Golden Temple is known as Amrit Sarowar (Pool of Nectar) and the water of the pool is said to have special healing properties.
The largest langar or community kitchen is organized everyday where around 35,000 people per day are fed for free by the sewadars (volunteers).
All the diners have to sit on the floor, irrespective of caste, status, wealth or creed symbolising the central doctrine of equality, tolerance and selfless service to others (sewa without recognition).
The Golden Temple has four entrances indicating that people from all four corners of the earth are welcome here and permitted to enter and say their prayers or make a wish for or say a prayer for the goodwill of others (sarbhatt da bhalla).
The stairs entering the temple go down, rather than up like traditional holy places. They are deliberately designed in such a fashion to bring a sense of humility and eradicate arrogance in visitors. There are 84 steps to walks towards the entrance of the The Golden Temple signifying salvation of the soul. --
The Golden Temple located in Amritsar, Punjab, India is regarded as the most sacred place of worship for the 
