| Temples & Legends Of Bihar |
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| Temples & Legends
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HARMANDIR |
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| At the centre
of the courtyard of the temple stands an exceptionally long pole of sal wood about 80 feet
high, covered with iron pikes. This flag-staff was presented to the temple by Maharaja
Jung Bahadur of Nepal. There is anunderground hall about 90 feet by 46 feet. It is for the
purpose of shelter to the pilgrims who come on the occasion of the birth-day of Guru
Govind Singh. On the second story of the temple the priests read the Vedas, translated
into Gurumukhi. On the third storey a museum is going to be established in which all the
sacred relies will be placed.
So far as the architecture of the temple is concerned, t he whole temple is built on
modern lines. It is a magnificent edifice and marble slabs have been liberally used. The
masons have been able to give a wonderful face-lift to the old temple. There is an
all-gold kalasa on the amalaka of the temple. |
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