Gurudwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab India

Gurudwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is situated in the Tarn Taran city. Around 1590 Guru Arjan Dev ji set out on a tour of the country between the rivers ravi and beas. Here Guru Arjan Dev ji bought some land and laid the foundation of a Gurudwara Sahib in honor of Guru Ram Das ji. Guru Sahib started the excavation of a tank even larger than of golden temple. The gurdwara Sahib has one of the largest tanks and resembles the golden temple, except that it is built on the side of the tank and has a marble exterior. Guru Arjan Dev ji also established the first home for lepers in india at Tarn Taran.

Gurdwara Darbar Sahib (Tarn Taran) is an elegant three storeyed structure at the southeastern corner of the sarovar. Approached through a double - storeyed arched gateway, it stands in the middle of a marble - floored platform. The upper portion of the edifice is covered with glittering gold plated sheets. The lotus dome, damaged in an earthquake (4 April 1905) and subsequently reconstructed has an ornamental gold pinnacle with an umbrella shaped gold finial. Exquisitely executed stucco work in intricate designs, inset with reflecting glass pieces, decorate the interior walls and the ceiling. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a platform under an elongated dome covered with goldplated metal sheets. This throne was an offering from Kanvar Nau Nihal Singh. A relay recital of Kirtan goes on from early morning till late in the evening.