Harmandir Sahib, IN
It is the pre-eminently sacred site of Sikhism
The Golden Temple is a gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the pre-eminently sacred site of Sikhism. Guru Arjan designed the gurdwara to sit lower than the city, emphasizing humility, and ensured it was open on all sides to welcome everyone. The gurdwara complex has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its application pending on the tentative list.
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