Golden Temple is located in the heart of Amritsar, Punjab. It is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest Sikh shrine, radiating peace and equality. If you’re planning a visit, this guide covers Golden Temple Amritsar timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas to make your spiritual journey unforgettable.
Golden Temple Amritsar Darshan Timings:
- Regular Days: 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, (inner sanctum). complex open 24 hours.
- Festival Days (Guru Nanak Jayanti, Baisakhi, Diwali): Same, with extended ceremonies.
- Closed: Never, but inner sanctum closes from 10:00 PM to 2:30 AM for cleaning.
Darshan is free for devotees. During Baisakhi or Guru Nanak Jayanti, visit at 3:30 AM to avoid.
Pooja Timings:
- Kiwad Prakash: 4:00 AM.
- Asa Di Var Kirtan: 4:30 A.
- Hukamnama: 5:00 AM.
- Rehras Sahib: 6:00 PM.
- Kirtan Sohila: 9:30 PM.
Special rituals like Amrit Sanchar, occur during Baisakhi. No booking needed, join ceremonies freely.
Aarti Timings:
- Morning Kirtan: 4:30 AM.
- Evening Kirtan: 6:30 PM.
- Sukhasan Kirtan: 9:30 PM.
The Sukhasan at 9:30 PM, where Guru Granth Sahib is carried in a palki to Akal Takht, is a must-see, arrive by 9:15 PM. During Gurpurab, extra kirtans at 3:00 AM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Langar Seva: 2:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
- Karah Prasad Seva: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Cleaning Seva: 10:00 PM to 2:30 AM.
- Chaur Sahib Seva: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
No booking needed, join at the langar hall or ask sevadars. Langar feeds 100,000+ daily, especially during Diwali.
How to Reach Golden Temple Amritsar:
- By Road: 2 km from Amritsar Bus Stand.
- By Train: Amritsar Junction (2 km).
- By Air: Sri Guru Ram Das Jee Airport (13 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Cover head (scarves provided); modest attire (no shorts/sleeveless).
- Best Time: Oct-Mar (10-25°C). Avoid Jun-Sep (heat).
- Note: No phones/cameras inside sanctum. Use free shoe deposits.