India, Oct. 27 -- As 2026 enters its final stretch, Amritsar is gearing up to celebrate its 450th anniversary in 2027. Founded by Sri Guru Ram Das Ji and initially known as Ramdaspur, Amritsar has witnessed centuries of profound history, including the glorious reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Nearly four-and-a-half centuries after its founding, Amritsar has emerged as a globally recognised city on the world map. The city is widely regarded as a premier spiritual, religious, cultural, and tourist hub. Home to the Golden Temple, Amritsar serves as the spiritual centre of Sikhism. Data shows that, on an average, 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh devotees visit the Golden Temple daily, with the World Book of Records recognising it as one of the most-visited...