 The state of Punjab is located in the northern part of India. This state is beautified by historical palaces, ancient forts, architectural monuments, lakes, etc. These spots along with places like Patiala, Chandigarh, religious and historic city of Sri Anandpur Sahib, etc have made Punjab one of the famous tourist destinations of India. Gurdwaras of Punjab are no exception in this regard. The religion of Sikhism is practiced in a holy place called Gurudwara, meaning gateway to reach the Guru. In the state of Punjab Sikhism was born, which itself suggest the establishment of several Gurudwaras.
Golden Temple Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib is located in Amritsar. It is considered to be a major pilgrimage centre for Sikhs from all over the world. This temple is a fine representation of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. 
Gurudwara Baba Atal Sahib Gurudwara Baba Atal Sahib is located in Amritsar. This Gurudwara is known to be built between 1778 and 1784. Baba Atal Sahib was constructed to commemorate the early death of the son of Guru Hargobind Singh namely, Baba Atal Rai. It is known that Baba Atal died when he was 9 years old. At the site of this Gurudwara he had renounced the world. This Gurudwara is architecturally different from other Sikh worship centers in India. Gurudwara Ber Sahib Gurudwara Ber Sahib is located in Sultanpur Lodi that lies in the district of Kapurthala. It was constructed in honor of the founder of Sikhism namely, Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak Dev is known to attain enlightenment from the place where this Gurudwara is situated, while bathing in the River Kali Bein. Gurdwara Charan Kamal Gurdwara Charan Kamal is located in Machhiwara in the district of Ludhiana. This Gurdwara was established after the visit of tenth Sikh Guru namely, Guru Gobind Singh to the village of Machhiwara. This Gurdwara was established at the very place in this village where Guru Gobind Singh rested, had a sip of water from a nearby well and fell asleep on the bare land using his arm as a pillow. Other Gurudwaras of Punjab Some of the other Gurudwaras of Punjab are Gurudwara Kandh Sahib, Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Gurudwara Kiratpur Sahib, Gurudwara Baba Bakala, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Gurudwara Chaubara Sahib, Gurudwara Phalahi Sahib, Gurudwara Tham Sahib, Gurudwara Bath Sahib, Gurudwara Guru Ki Wadali and Gurudwara Patal Puri. |
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