Correct option is B
The correct answer is B
Explaination:
· The Golden Temple located in Amritsar, Punjab, is officially known as Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib.
· "Harmandir" translates to "Temple of God" (Hari = God, Mandir = Temple).
· It is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site in Sikhism.
· The complex is built around the Amrit Sarovar (Pool of Nectar), from which the city of Amritsar gets its name.
Information Booster:
· The land for the site was donated by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
· The foundation of Harmandir Sahib was laid by a Sufi saint, Mian Mir, at the request of the Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev.
· Guru Arjan Dev also compiled and installed the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy scripture of Sikhism) inside the temple in 1604.
· The temple got its distinctive gold plating in the early 19th century under the patronage of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Additional Knowledge:
· Bangla Sahib, Delhi (A): This is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara in Delhi, associated with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan.
· San Sahib, Punjab (C): This is likely a reference to Dukh Niwaran Sahib or another local Gurdwara.
· Jagannath Temple, Odisha (D): This is a famous Hindu temple located in Puri, Odisha, dedicated to Lord Jagannath (a form of Vishnu).