Five Holy Sarovars in Amritsar

Numerous hallowed Sikh hallowed places might be discovered in the Sikh sacred city of Amritsar. Of specific criticalness are the five sacred pools in this city. These are called sarovars and it is the act of a few Sikhs to have a plunge in every one of the five of these sacred pools. The custom, separated from being great practice, familiarizes unified with the criticalness of these five destinations.

These five holy Sarovars are:

Amritsar Sarovar

The name is currently utilized increasingly to allude to the city rather than the sarovar

It is home to the Sri Harmandir Sahib (alluded as the Golden Temple to western media), the otherworldly and social focal point of the Sikh religion. This significant Sikh holy place draws in a bigger number of guests than the Taj Mahal with more than 100,000 guests on week days alone and is the most obvious terminus for Non-inhabitant Indians (NRI) in the entire of India.

The city boasts of being the main centre of Sikhs’ cultural, religious and political history, it also houses the Sikh temporal and political authority, Akal Takht as well as the Sikh Parliament. Amritsar is also known for the tragical incidents of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919 under British Rule and Operation Bluestar in 1984 under the dictatorship of late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi in which thousands of innocent Sikhs lost their lives. The main commercial activities include tourism, carpets and fabrics, farm produce, handicrafts, service trades and light engineering. The city is known for its rich cuisine and culture. Amritsar is also home to Central Khalsa Orphanage, which was once a home to Shaheed Udham Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.

Santokhsar Sarovar

Gurdwara Santokhsar Sahib is an historical sikh shrine, situated at distance of 700 Meters from Sri Harimandir Sahib. This is one of the five historical sarovers constructed by Guru Arjun Dev.

 

 

Kaulsar Sarovar

This is the Sarovar or pool next to the Gurdwara Mata Kaulan near Gurdwara Baba Atal in Amritsar, Punjab next to the main Darbar Sahib at Harmandar Sahib. It is named after a holy lady who was raised as a Muslim called Bibi Kaulan, the adopted daughter of the Qazi of Lahore.

 

Bibeksar Sarovar

Bibeksar (built 1628) This sarovar is located to south/south-east of the most important landmark for the Sikhs, Sri Harimandir Sahib in the city of Amritsar. Gurdwara Bibeksar Sahib is situated on the banks of the Bibeksar Sarovar.

 

Ramsar Sarovar

Gurdwara Ramsar stands alongside the Ramsar sarovar, the smallest of Amritsar’s five holy sarovars. Located near Chativind Gate, on the south-eastern side of the walled city of Amritsar, the present Gurdwara Ramsar is a small marble-lined hall topped by a gilded, fluted lotus dome.

Tourist Places in Amritsar

Amritsar is a city with a splendid blend of tradition and culture. With important religious centers and historical sites, the city reveals a magnificent past and a promising future. The city is known as the Jewel of Punjab. There are several heritage and religious tourist places in Amritsar. The famous one is Sri Harmandir Sahib. Some of other major attractions are as follows: