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	* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.		* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

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−	The temple is built on a ~~4092~~ sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.	+	The temple is built on a 4177 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.

	The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows project on carved brackets or bay windows with shallow elliptical cornices.		The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows project on carved brackets or bay windows with shallow elliptical cornices.

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−	The temple is built on a ~~4489~~ sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.	+	The temple is built on a 4092 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.

	The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows project on carved brackets or bay windows with shallow elliptical cornices.		The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows project on carved brackets or bay windows with shallow elliptical cornices.

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	It was built as a place of worship for all religions, and is considered the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs is represented by the four entrances used to enter the Gurdwara. It also includes the world’s largest free kitchen, capable of serving food to 300,000 people a day.		It was built as a place of worship for all religions, and is considered the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs is represented by the four entrances used to enter the Gurdwara. It also includes the world’s largest free kitchen, capable of serving food to 300,000 people a day.

−	The structure dates back to the 16th century, when the site was acquired from the landlords of local villages, with the intention of establishing a new town settlement. Excavation of the ~~150~~ sq.m lake known as a Sarovar (the tank) but actually called Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality) began in 1570, and gave the name to the city that developed around it. The tank was intended to be God’s home and whoever bathed in it would obtain spiritual and temporal advantages. It is fed by the Ravi River.	+	The structure dates back to the 16th century, when the site was acquired from the landlords of local villages, with the intention of establishing a new town settlement. Excavation of the 22,943.25 sq.m lake known as a Sarovar (the tank) but actually called Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality) began in 1570, and gave the name to the city that developed around it. The tank was intended to be God’s home and whoever bathed in it would obtain spiritual and temporal advantages. It is fed by the Ravi River.

	The normal custom had been for a Gurdwara to be built on high land; however, it was decided to build at a lower level so that worshippers would have to descend steps to enter it.		The normal custom had been for a Gurdwara to be built on high land; however, it was decided to build at a lower level so that worshippers would have to descend steps to enter it.
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	[[File:Goldentemple2.jpg\|link=File:Goldentemple2.jpg]]		[[File:Goldentemple2.jpg\|link=File:Goldentemple2.jpg]]

−	The temple is built on a 67 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.	+	The temple is built on a 4489 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.

	The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows project on carved brackets or bay windows with shallow elliptical cornices.		The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows project on carved brackets or bay windows with shallow elliptical cornices.
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	* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.		* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

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	* Shah Cheragh, Iran.		* Shah Cheragh, Iran.
	* Taj Mahal.		* Taj Mahal.
		+	* Vastu Shastra.
	* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.		* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

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	The temple had to undergo substantial rebuilding in the 1760s, after it was attacked by the Afghan army. In the early-19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from further attack and set about covering the Gurdwara’s upper floors with 750 kg of gold gilding and marblework, providing the temple with its distinctive appearance. The gold plating was completed in 1830.		The temple had to undergo substantial rebuilding in the 1760s, after it was attacked by the Afghan army. In the early-19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from further attack and set about covering the Gurdwara’s upper floors with 750 kg of gold gilding and marblework, providing the temple with its distinctive appearance. The gold plating was completed in 1830.

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−	The Golden Temple, formally known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh Gurdwara ~~located~~ in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.	+	The Golden Temple, formally known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh Gurdwara in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.

−	It was built as a place of worship for all religions, and is considered the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs is represented by the four entrances used to enter the Gurdwara. It also includes the world’s largest free kitchen, capable of serving food ~~to up~~ to 300,000 people a day~~, as is a traditional custom for Gurdwaras~~.	+	It was built as a place of worship for all religions, and is considered the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs is represented by the four entrances used to enter the Gurdwara. It also includes the world’s largest free kitchen, capable of serving food to 300,000 people a day.

−	The structure dates back to the 16th century, when the site was acquired from the landlords of ~~native~~ villages, with the intention of establishing a new town settlement. Excavation of a 150 sq.m lake known as a Sarovar (the tank) but actually called Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality) began in 1570, and gave the name to the city that developed around it.	+	The structure dates back to the 16th century, when the site was acquired from the landlords of local villages, with the intention of establishing a new town settlement. Excavation of the 150 sq.m lake known as a Sarovar (the tank) but actually called Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality) began in 1570, and gave the name to the city that developed around it. The tank was intended to be God’s home and whoever bathed in it would obtain spiritual and temporal advantages. It is fed by the Ravi River.
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−	The tank was intended to be God’s home and whoever bathed in it would obtain spiritual and temporal advantages. It is fed by the Ravi River.	+

	The normal custom had been for a Gurdwara to be built on high land; however, it was decided to build at a lower level so that worshippers would have to descend steps to enter it.		The normal custom had been for a Gurdwara to be built on high land; however, it was decided to build at a lower level so that worshippers would have to descend steps to enter it.
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		+	Construction was completed in 1604.

	[[File:Goldentemple2.jpg\|link=File:Goldentemple2.jpg]]		[[File:Goldentemple2.jpg\|link=File:Goldentemple2.jpg]]
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−	~~Construction began in 1588 and was completed in 1604.~~

	The temple is built on a 67 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.		The temple is built on a 67 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.

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−	~~At the top is a~~ low-fluted golden dome with lotus petal motif in relief at the base. ~~In addition, there~~ are several miniature fluted domes covered with gilded copper.	+	A low-fluted golden dome sits at the top, with a lotus petal motif in relief at the base. There are also several miniature fluted domes covered with gilded copper.

−	Inside the Gurdwara ~~are several~~ memorial plaques ~~commemorating~~ past Sikh historical events, martyrs and saints.	+	Inside the Gurdwara memorial plaques commemorate past Sikh historical events, martyrs and saints.

−	The temple had to undergo substantial rebuilding ~~work~~ in the 1760s, after it was attacked by the Afghan army. In the early-19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from further attack and set about covering the Gurdwara’s upper floors with 750 kg of gold gilding and marblework, providing the temple with its distinctive appearance. The gold plating ~~work~~ was completed in 1830.	+	The temple had to undergo substantial rebuilding in the 1760s, after it was attacked by the Afghan army. In the early-19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from further attack and set about covering the Gurdwara’s upper floors with 750 kg of gold gilding and marblework, providing the temple with its distinctive appearance. The gold plating was completed in 1830.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	The Golden Temple, formally known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.		The Golden Temple, formally known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.

−	It was built as a place of worship for ~~those of~~ all religions, and is considered ~~to be~~ the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs ~~was intended to be achieved through~~ the four entrances ~~that are~~ used to enter the Gurdwara. It also ~~comprises~~ the world’s largest free kitchen, capable of serving food ~~for~~ up to ~~100,000-~~300,000 ~~every~~ day, as is a traditional custom for Gurdwaras.	+	It was built as a place of worship for all religions, and is considered the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs is represented by the four entrances used to enter the Gurdwara. It also includes the world’s largest free kitchen, capable of serving food to up to 300,000 people a day, as is a traditional custom for Gurdwaras.

−	The structure dates back to the 16th century, when the site was acquired ~~on payment or free of cost~~ from the landlords of native villages, with the intention of establishing a new town settlement. Excavation of a 150 sq. m lake known as a Sarovar (the tank) ~~began in 1570 and was~~ called Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality), ~~which~~ gave the name to the city that developed around it.	+	The structure dates back to the 16th century, when the site was acquired from the landlords of native villages, with the intention of establishing a new town settlement. Excavation of a 150 sq.m lake known as a Sarovar (the tank) but actually called Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality) began in 1570, and gave the name to the city that developed around it.

−	The ~~thinking behind the~~ tank was ~~that it should~~ be God’s home and whoever bathed in it would obtain spiritual and temporal advantages. ~~The Saravar~~ is fed by the Ravi River.	+	The tank was intended to be God’s home and whoever bathed in it would obtain spiritual and temporal advantages. It is fed by the Ravi River.

−	~~[[File:Goldentemple2~~.~~jpg]]~~	+	The normal custom had been for a Gurdwara to be built on high land; however, it was decided to build at a lower level so that worshippers would have to descend steps to enter it.

−	~~In 1588, construction began on Gurdwara in the middle of the tank and was completed in 1604~~. The Sikh world view was intended to be symbolised in the architectural features of the temple. The normal custom had been for a Gurdwara to be built on high land; however, it was decided to build at a lower level so that worshippers would have to descend steps to enter it.	+	[[File:Goldentemple2.jpg\|link=File:Goldentemple2.jpg]]

−	~~The temple is built on a 67 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m~~ in ~~length. At the beginning of the causeway stands the Darshani Deorhi Arch, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high~~ and ~~6 m (20 ft) wide~~.	+	Construction began in 1588 and was completed in 1604.

−	The ~~main structure~~ is ~~three storeys high~~. ~~The bridge-facing front~~ is ~~decorated with repeated cusped arches~~. At the ~~top~~ of the ~~first floor~~, 4 ft-high ~~parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows are projected on carved brackets or bay windows will shallow elliptical cornices~~.	+	The temple is built on a 67 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. The Darshani Deorhi Arch stands at the beginning of the causeway, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.

−	[[File:Goldentemple3.jpg]]	+	The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows project on carved brackets or bay windows with shallow elliptical cornices.
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		+	[[File:Goldentemple3.jpg\|link=File:Goldentemple3.jpg]]

	At the top is a low-fluted golden dome with lotus petal motif in relief at the base. In addition, there are several miniature fluted domes covered with gilded copper.		At the top is a low-fluted golden dome with lotus petal motif in relief at the base. In addition, there are several miniature fluted domes covered with gilded copper.

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The Golden Temple, formally known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.

It was built as a place of worship for those of all religions, and is considered to be the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. The symbolic openness of the Sikhs was intended to be achieved through the four entrances that are used to enter the Gurdwara. It also comprises the world’s largest free kitchen, capable of serving food for up to 100,000-300,000 every day, as is a traditional custom for Gurdwaras.

The structure dates back to the 16th century, when the site was acquired on payment or free of cost from the landlords of native villages, with the intention of establishing a new town settlement. Excavation of a 150 sq. m lake known as a Sarovar (the tank) began in 1570 and was called Amritsar (Pool of the Nectar of Immortality), which gave the name to the city that developed around it.

The thinking behind the tank was that it should be God’s home and whoever bathed in it would obtain spiritual and temporal advantages. The Saravar is fed by the Ravi River.

[[File:Goldentemple2.jpg]]

In 1588, construction began on Gurdwara in the middle of the tank and was completed in 1604. The Sikh world view was intended to be symbolised in the architectural features of the temple. The normal custom had been for a Gurdwara to be built on high land; however, it was decided to build at a lower level so that worshippers would have to descend steps to enter it.

The temple is built on a 67 sq. ft platform and is approached by a causeway of roughly 60 m in length. At the beginning of the causeway stands the Darshani Deorhi Arch, measuring 6.2 m (20.3 ft) high and 6 m (20 ft) wide.

The main structure is three storeys high. The bridge-facing front is decorated with repeated cusped arches. At the top of the first floor, 4 ft-high parapets rise on all sides. Balconied windows are projected on carved brackets or bay windows will shallow elliptical cornices.

[[File:Goldentemple3.jpg]]

At the top is a low-fluted golden dome with lotus petal motif in relief at the base. In addition, there are several miniature fluted domes covered with gilded copper.

Inside the Gurdwara are several memorial plaques commemorating past Sikh historical events, martyrs and saints.

The temple had to undergo substantial rebuilding work in the 1760s, after it was attacked by the Afghan army. In the early-19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from further attack and set about covering the Gurdwara’s upper floors with 750 kg of gold gilding and marblework, providing the temple with its distinctive appearance. The gold plating work was completed in 1830.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Angkor Wat.
* Building of the week series.
* Dome of the Rock.
* El Castillo.
* Forbidden City.
* Great Mosque of Djenne.
* Hagia Sophia.
* Mahabat Maqbara, India.
* Shah Cheragh, Iran.
* Taj Mahal.
* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

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