January 20, 2026 
Important Days and Dates
- Guru Nanak Gurpurab – Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (October/November)
- Baisakhi – Celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year
- Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day – June
- Diwali (Bandi Chhor Divas) – October/November
- Hola Mohalla – March
How to Reach
Delhi to Harmandir Sahib
- By Air: Direct flights are available from Delhi to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar. The airport is about 13 km from the Golden Temple.
- By Train: Several trains such as Shatabdi Express and Rajdhani Express run from New Delhi Railway Station to Amritsar Junction. The temple is about 2 km from the railway station.
- By Road: Delhi to Amritsar is approximately 450 km. Buses and taxis are available via NH44.
Ahmedabad to Harmandir Sahib
- By Air: Direct and connecting flights are available from Ahmedabad to Amritsar. The airport is about 13 km from the Golden Temple.
- By Train: Trains like the Ahmedabad–Amritsar Express connect the two cities. The temple is about 2 km from Amritsar Junction.
- By Road: The distance is approximately 1,250 km. Long-distance buses and private taxis are available.
About History of the Temple
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, is the most sacred shrine of Sikhism. It is located in Amritsar, Punjab. The foundation of the temple was laid in 1588 by the Muslim saint Sai Mian Mir under the guidance of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru.
The temple was designed to have entrances on all four sides, symbolizing openness and equality for people of all religions and backgrounds. The sacred Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, was first installed in the temple in 1604.
The upper floors of the temple were later covered with gold during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century, giving it the name ‘Golden Temple’. The Amrit Sarovar (holy tank) surrounding the temple is believed to have healing properties.
The temple complex also houses the world’s largest free community kitchen (Langar), which serves meals to thousands of visitors daily, regardless of caste, creed, or religion.
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Important Days and Dates
- Guru Nanak Gurpurab – Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (October/November)
- Baisakhi – Celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year
- Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day – June
- Diwali (Bandi Chhor Divas) – October/November
- Hola Mohalla – March
How to Reach
Delhi to Harmandir Sahib
- By Air: Direct flights are available from Delhi to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar. The airport is about 13 km from the Golden Temple.
- By Train: Several trains such as Shatabdi Express and Rajdhani Express run from New Delhi Railway Station to Amritsar Junction. The temple is about 2 km from the railway station.
- By Road: Delhi to Amritsar is approximately 450 km. Buses and taxis are available via NH44.
Ahmedabad to Harmandir Sahib
- By Air: Direct and connecting flights are available from Ahmedabad to Amritsar. The airport is about 13 km from the Golden Temple.
- By Train: Trains like the Ahmedabad–Amritsar Express connect the two cities. The temple is about 2 km from Amritsar Junction.
- By Road: The distance is approximately 1,250 km. Long-distance buses and private taxis are available.
About History of the Temple
Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, is the most sacred shrine of Sikhism. It is located in Amritsar, Punjab. The foundation of the temple was laid in 1588 by the Muslim saint Sai Mian Mir under the guidance of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru.
The temple was designed to have entrances on all four sides, symbolizing openness and equality for people of all religions and backgrounds. The sacred Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, was first installed in the temple in 1604.
The upper floors of the temple were later covered with gold during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century, giving it the name ‘Golden Temple’. The Amrit Sarovar (holy tank) surrounding the temple is believed to have healing properties.
The temple complex also houses the world’s largest free community kitchen (Langar), which serves meals to thousands of visitors daily, regardless of caste, creed, or religion.
