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    Amritsar - Wikipedia

    • Amritsar (Punjabi: Amr̥tasara pronounced [əmːˈɾɪtsəɾ] ;, historically also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. Located in the Majha region, it is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district. It is situated 217 km (135 … See more

    Mythology

    The Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal situated at Amritsar is believed to be the ashram site of Maharishi Valmiki, the writer of the Ramayana. As per the Ramayana, Sita gave birth to Lava and Kusha, sons of Rama at Ramtirath a… See more

    History

    In the Sikh tradition, Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh guru, is credited with founding the holy city of Amritsar. Two versions of stories exist regarding the land where Guru Ram Das settled. In one, based on a Gazetteer r… See more

    Geography

    Amritsar is located at 31°38′N 74°52′E / 31.63°N 74.87°E with an average elevation of 234 metres (768 ft) in the Majha region of the state of Punjab in North India and lies about 15 miles (24 km) east of the bord… See more

    Tourism

    • Golden Temple and Heritage Street
    • Durgiana Mandir and Bada Hanuman Mandir
    • Mata Lal Devi Mandir, Model Town
    • Shri Ram Tirath and Valmiki Tirath … See more

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