Interesting Facts about the Golden Temple in India

How much Gold in Golden Temple?

Stunning Temple, Built in 1577, the temple's dome is gilded with 750 kg of pure gold. The complex adds to its beauty. A marble walkway surrounds the temple with milky white buildings protecting it on all four sides.

Is Golden Temple made of Pure Gold?

During his recent visit to the Sikhs' holiest shrine, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper could not believe that the Golden Temple was all covered with real gold. Harper was so struck by the sight of the resplendent Sikh temple that he asked someone in his entourage whether it was all real gold.

How many time attack on Golden Temple?

MASSA RANGARH 03-08-1740 to 02-01-1741 (153 days)

JAHAN KHAN 18-01-1757 to 19-06-1757 (153 days)

AHMED SHAH AABDALI 05-02-1762 to 08-07-1762 (153 days)

INDRA GANDHI 01-06-1984 31-10-1984 (153 days)

The Gold Embossed Work

All the domes of Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple), inner walls, the door panels exhibit gold work. Special designs have been given to the copper sheets and then they have been covered with gold leaves. This work is also on the inner roofs.