Some Facts and Figure about Chandigarh Location: Foothills of the Shivalik Range of Himalayas in northwest India Area: 114 sq km (44.5 sq mi) Population: 1,055,450 (Provisional – 2011) Average Elevation: 321 metres (ranging between 302-365 metres) above MSL Monsoon: July to September Average Rain Fall: 1110.70 mm Temperature Range: There are great variations in […]
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Harmandir Sahib: The Golden Temple of Amritsar
Humans have traditionally found gold to be the most valuable of metals, and so have used it decorate those buildings and objects that we find the most important. We are especially fond of using it to honor our deities as can be seen by the Sri Harmandir Sahib, or Golden Temple, which is plated with […]