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Amritsar - The Pilgrimage Center for Sikhs

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Amritsar is one of the biggest cities in Punjab. It is a historical city and one of the most popular visiting places for the Sikhs. The city is known for its different temples (Gurudwaras) and hallowed places generally committed to the Sikh society. The city is additionally well known for its Punjabi food. The city was once known by the names Ramdaspur and Ambersar before the fourth Guru of the Sikh religion. Guru Ram Das renamed the city to 'Amritsar'.  Golden  Temple Also called Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple is one of the most popular places and tourist destinations in Punjab and the most visiting place for the Sikh religion. Golden Temple also offers World's Biggest Community Kitchen which serves over 1 Lakhs devotee every day. Jallianwala Bagh  Jallianwala Bagh is a public place/garden of national importance. The 6.5-acre public garden is located close to the Golden temple. Akal Takht  The Akal Takht is among the 5 Takhts of the Sikh religion and is si