Amritsar - Holiest Place

Rajat Manocha
Visited: November 7th, 2006

Amritsar is considered as one of the holiest place in India. It is also the hub of India freedom struggle. The famous 'Jalianwalan Bagh' still, speaks about the massacre done by General Dyer when you visit this place, the bullet spots can still be seen on the walls. You can also see the well that has sucked the blood of many. Now this place has been turned into a beautiful garden, with "Amar Jyoti lit at the entrance. Another place to be visited is the Golden Temple, the famous pilgrimage center of Sikhs. The doom in the gurudwara is made of pure gold. This Gurudwara is dedicated to the 5th guru of Sikhs guru Ramdas. You can also see the weapons of Guruji's time, when exhibition is opened for public. Amritsar also has a place called 'Wagah Border'. It is an Indo-Pak Border, where you can see a ceremony that is performed in the evening (after 4pm), in this ceremony, gates of both countries are opened and the BSF official shake hand and wave their flags. Apart from this you can also visit 'Attori railway station that has been the witness of anguish between Hindus and Muslims , at the time of partition. This place will take you back in time and will make you realize the pain and blood shed that took the life of numerous people.