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The Harmandir Sahib is a prominent Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. Construction of the gurdwara was begun by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, and completed by his successor, Guru Arjan Dev. In 1604, Guru Arjan Dev completed the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, and installed it in the Gurdwara. In 1634, Guru Hargobind left Amritsar for the Shivalik Hills, and for the remainder of the seventeenth century, the city and gurdwara were in the hands of forces hostile to the Sikh Gurus. During the eighteenth century, the Harmandir Sahib was the site of frequent fighting between the Sikhs on one side and either Mughal or Afghan forces on the other side, and the gurdwara occasionally suffered damage. In the early nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from outside attack and covered the upper floors of the gurdwara with gold, which gives it its distinctive appearance and English name of "Golden Temple".

The present-day Golden Temple was rebuilt in 1764 by Maharaja Jassa Singh Ahluwalia (1718-1783) with the help of other Misl Sikh chieftains. It was further beautified with additional architecture. Between 1802-1830, Ranjit Singh undertook the sewa of gold plating the Temple and adding marble to it, while the interior was decorated with fresco work and gemstones.

Harmandir Sahib is considered holy by Sikhs. The most holy text of Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib, is always present inside the temple. Its construction was mainly intended to create a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all religions to come and worship God equally.

Harmandir Sahib literally means Temple of God. The fourth guru of Sikhism, Guru Ram Das, excavated a tank in 1577 CE, which subsequently became known as Amritsar (meaning "Pool of the Nectar of Immortality"), giving its name to the city that grew around it. In due course, a splendid Sikh edifice, Harmandir Sahib (meaning "the abode of God"), rose in the middle of this tank and became the supreme center of Sikhism. Its sanctum came to house the Adi Granth comprising compositions of Sikh gurus and other saints considered to embody Sikh values and philosophies, e.g., Baba Farid and Kabir. The compilation of the Adi Granth was started by the fifth guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev.

The golden dome of the temple is made of pure gold, while the building is embellished with intricate marble work and is covered with inlaid semi-precious stones, which are part of the unique architecture of the temple.

The Harmandir Sahib has four doors, symbolizing the openness of the Sikh faith to all people, regardless of their background. The Sikhs believe that everyone has the right to seek and worship God.

The temple is not only a center of worship but also a community kitchen (langar) that serves free meals to thousands of visitors daily. The concept of langar is fundamental to Sikhism, emphasizing the importance of equality and community service.

Harmandir Sahib has become a symbol of peace, tranquility, and unity, attracting millions of visitors from around the world, making it one of the most revered religious places globally.