A mritsar has been the capital of the Sikh religion since the 16 th century

A mritsar has been the capital of the Sikh religion since the 16 th century. Located in the northwestern state of Punjab, a wealthy and prosperous region and home to the majority of India’s Sikhs, Amritsar is also the unlikely site of India’s most dazzling temple. A shimmering monument in marble, bronze, and gold leaf, and a vivid architectural celebration of Sikhism’s devotion, the Golden Temple (Extractive summary — verify with official source.)