The Five Sacred Sarovars (Pond) of Amritsar
Amritsar is the spiritual center of Punjab. It is not only famous for the Golden Temple but also for the five sacred sarovars (ponds) that are connected to sikhism. These sarovars are not just places of worship but also reflect the city’s spiritual and historical importance. The five scared sarovars are Amrit sarovar, Santokhsar Sarovar, Ramsar Sarovar, Kaulsar Sarovar and Bibeksar Sarovar
The Five Sacred Sarovars
Amrit sarovar – Amrit sarovar isone of the most famous and sacred sarovar which is located insider the Golden Temple. Amrit means Nectar and Amritsar means the pool of Nectar. The fourth Guru named Guru Ram Das took initiated to construct this sarovar.
Santokhsar Sarovar - Santokhsar Sarovar means lake of contentment. The sarovar was also excavated by Guru Ram Das. This sarovar is located near Golden temple.
Ramsar Sarovar - Ramsar Sarovar is located near near Chheharta Sahib which is just some kms away from the Golden temple. This sarovar is highly respected as the site where Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru gathered the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.
Kaulsar Sarovar - Kaulsar Sarovar is is dedicated to Bibi Kaulan. Bibi Kaulan was the great devotee of Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru.
Bibeksar Sarovar - Bibeksar Sarovar was constructed by Guru Hargobind Singh Ji. It is located near the Sultanwind Gate. This sarovar was built to meditate in quiet place. This sarovar represents the culture of Sikhism that teaches wisdom and devotion.
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