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The Golden Temple Amritsar India (Sri Harimandir Sahib Amritsar) is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. Everybody, irrespective of cast, creed or race can seek spiritual solace and religious fulfilment without any hindrance. It also represents the distinct identity, glory and heritage of the Sikhs. To pen-down the philosophy, ideology, the inner and outer beauty, as well as the historical legacy of Sri Harimandir Sahib is a momentous task. It is a matter of experience rather than a of description.

As advised by Sri Guru Amar Dass Ji (3rd Sikh Guru) , Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji (4th Sikh Guru) started the digging of Amrit Sarovar (Holy Tank) of Sri Harmandir Sahib in 1577 A. D. , which was later on brick-lined by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji (5th Sikh Guru) on December 15, 1588 and He also started the construction of Sri Harimandir Sahib. Sri Guru Granth Sahib (scripture of the Sikhs) , after its compilation, was first installed at Sri Harimandir Sahib on August 16, 1604 A. D. A devout Sikh, Baba Budha Ji was appointed its first Head Priest.

The Golden Temple Amritsar India (Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar) has a unique Sikh architecture. Built at a level lower than the surrounding land level, The Gurudwara teaches the lesson of egalitarianism and humility. The four entrances of this holy shrine from all four directions, signify that people belonging to every walk of life are equally welcome.

The first Gurdwara in the world was built by Guru Nanak Dev ji in 1521-2 at Kartarpur.

Before the time of Guru Arjan Dev ji, the place of Sikh religious activities was known as a Dharamsala, which means place of faith.

There are four doors into a Gurdwara, known as the Door of Peace, the Door of Livelihood, the Door of Learning and the Door of Grace.

These doors are a symbol that people from all four points of the compass are welcome, and that members of all four castes are equally welcome.

There's always a light on in a Gurdwara, to show that the Guru's Light is always visible and is accessible to everyone at any time.

Pyare jio, logically it would be the birthplace of Sahib Siri Guru Nanak dev ji. Hence Nanakana sahib.
However some could also argue according to Aarti, the whole world is the house of Guru, because Naam resonates in every part of it

This Gurdwara is made by Shri Guru Ram Das Ji. And the gold that covers Golden Temple is given by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

The Oldest Gurudwara sahib was at the time of Guru Angad Dev ji, when they started the Langer Pratha..

@Aditya is right, Gurdwara Pahila Bara commonly known as gurudwara Ghai Ghat is the oldest gurudwara.

Gurdwara Gau Ghat or Gurdwara Pahila Bara situated in Patna is the oldest Gurdwara.

As per google, the oldest and the largest Gurudwara temple is The Golden Temple.

Oldest Gurudwara is Kartarpur, built in ~1571, in PUNJAB.

Which is the oldest gurudwara in India? Please tell me.