All the hagiographical literature associated with the Golden Temple shows that the site was chosen because of its religious antiquity. The tradition (further carried back to the great Hindu epic Ramayana is supplemented by the belief that the place lost its eminence under the sway of the Buddhist movement, which had swept away some of the important Hindu places of pilgrimage. This version is derived from ancient Hindu legends recorded in the Puranas. Some traditions trace its origin from the pre-historic period as a place of considerable religious importance in the form of an Amrit Kund (Spring of Nectar). The origin of the place where Sri Harimandir stands is shrouded in mystery. Soon after its foundation the temple became an unparalleled establishment as a place of pilgrimage. It is evident from the Sikh chronicles that the Sikh Gurus had evolved traditions of founding new Sikh centres which were popularised among their followers as places of pilgrimage The foundation of Sri Harimandir Sahib is the most significant achievement of the Sikh Gurus as a centre of inspiration and action for the Sikhs. The tank and the temple have been a source of inspiration to the Sikh community ever since their foundation. The Harimandir, now called the Golden Temple, is a living symbol of spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs. Installation of Holy Granth Sahib in the Harimandir
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