Temples in Amritsar

Religious sites and temples to visit in Amritsar

  • Must Visit

    Golden Temple

    The holiest shrine of Sikhism in Amritsar, also known as Harmandir Sahib, famed for its gilded sanctum, sacred sarovar, and langar that feeds thousands daily.

  • Bibeksar Sahib Gurudwara

    A historically significant Sikh shrine in Amritsar associated with Guru Gobind Singh and his spiritual teachings.

  • Durgiana Temple

    A major Hindu temple in Amritsar dedicated to Goddess Durga, built in the style of the Golden Temple with a gilded shikhara rising above a sacred water tank.

  • Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai

    A nine-storey Sikh shrine in Amritsar built in memory of Baba Atal Rai, the son of Guru Hargobind, featuring beautiful frescoes.

  • Kali Mata Mandir

    A prominent Hindu temple in Amritsar dedicated to Goddess Kali, drawing large crowds of devotees especially during Navratri.

  • Mata Lal Devi Temple

    A unique and colourful temple in Amritsar dedicated to Mata Lal Devi, famous for its labyrinthine underground passages, mirrored interiors, and vibrant folk devotion.

  • Santokhsar Sahib Gurudwara

    A revered Sikh shrine in Amritsar associated with Guru Arjan Dev, marking the site where the Guru meditated and served the community.

  • Shri Ram Tirath Temple

    An ancient temple near Amritsar believed to mark the site of Maharishi Valmiki's ashram where Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush after her exile.

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