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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Amritsar

Amritsar The city of my ancestors.
Amritsar is known all over the world for Golden Temple. When anyone uses the phrase Golden Temple somewhere the emphasis on gold undermines the fact that gold is mere synonym for purity. I would rather go for Harminder Sahib as it signifies this place of worship.
One fact which is not known by many who visit this city is the Durgiana Temple which has embodied the spirituality beyond mere belief systems.
Amritsar is a place where Hari OM TATSAT and IK OMKAAR SATNAAM meet.
 The city is high on culture and patriotism. Beyond tourist destinations we Amritsaris have our significant traits. Wherever the Ambersariya goes his heart rules over the mind. The relaxed but focussed approach. Our food....
 Amritsaris have undergone genetic mutation as far as eating out is concerned. Eating out is a ritual for them. Jaa Choley hi le aa. Ghaar di dal Fukhri lag rayi heh. Paneer pakode for evenings. Mathee achaar. The list never ends. The city has to cater to this immense gastronomical urge and has lived upto it. No wonder is a foodie pilgrimage.