Surprising Fact: Is the Golden Temple actually gold-plated?
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Golden Temple, Amritsar
Yes, real gold is used to construct the Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib. Let's study the details.
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Golden Temple facts
Significant amounts of pure gold leaf are used to cover the gorgeous golden facade of the Golden Temple, adding to its amazing look.
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Construction
Sixteenth-century builders built the Golden Temple. Guru Arjan Dev (1589) was the fifth Sikh Guru and finished the fundamental structure.
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19th century
Later, in the early 19th century, gold plating was added.
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Gold
The extensive gold plating was commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, in the early 1800s.
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Sikhism
The goal of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was to adorn the shrine and highlight its significance to Sikhism.
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How much gold
The outside of the temple was covered with about 750 kilograms (1,650 pounds) of gold leaf.
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Architecture
The architecture of the Golden Temple combines Islamic and Hindu themes. Its golden dome is modeled after the lotus flower, a representation of heavenly beauty and purity.