Amritsar, India, Nov 2015

The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

Anu & Suchit at the Harmandir Sahib (Darbar Sahib) (The abode of God). Informally called the "Golden Temple", it is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre (Amritsar massacre), took place on 13 April 1919 when a crowd of peaceful, unarmed, non-violent protesters comprising of men & women including Baishakhi pilgrims had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab. They were fired upon by troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer until their ammo ran out. The civilians had assembled at Jallianwala Bagh for the annual Baisakhi celebrations which are both a religious and a cultural festival of the Punjabis. The bagh (garden) of just 7 acres was walled on all sides except for narrow entrances which were blocked by Dyer's troops. More than 1,500 died including many who jumped into what is now called the marytr's well. This brutality stunned the nation fuelling widespread anger, leading to the Non-cooperation Movement of 1920–22.

Bullet marks, visible on preserved walls, at present-day Jallianwala Bagh. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre (Amritsar massacre), took place on 13 April 1919 when a crowd of peaceful, unarmed, non-violent protesters comprising of men & women including Baishakhi pilgrims had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab. They were fired upon by troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer killing 1,500 innocent people.

Over a hundred thousand visit the Golden Temple daily. The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

Women and men do service at the langar where thousands have a meal as prasad. The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

Very large quantities of food is cooked in massive vessels for the free langar at the Golden Temple. The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

Golden hour picture at the Golden Temple. The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

Long but orderly queues at the Golden Temple entrance. The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

The LoC (Line of Control). Attari/Wagah (Punjabi (Gurmukhi): ਵਾਹਗਾ, Hindi: वाघा, Urdu: واہگہ‎) border lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, Punjab, India, and Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Indian border with Pakistan. Attari/Wagah (Punjabi (Gurmukhi): ਵਾਹਗਾ, Hindi: वाघा, Urdu: واہگہ‎) border lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, Punjab, India, and Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Just before dawn at The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

Anu & Suchit at the Harmandir Sahib (Darbar Sahib) (The abode of God). Informally called the "Golden Temple", it is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.

Sunrise at The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.