Nearly six seemingly eventless hours after it left New Delhi, my train arrived ahead of schedule at Amritsar Junction. This felt like a very good start to my first trip to the city in many years. The ...

A visit to Amritsar usually follows a familiar script: praying at the Golden Temple, indulging in buttery Amritsari kulchas, bargaining for embroidered juttis and sipping kulhad chai late into the ...

I blend a strong academic background in history (bachelor's and master's) with a passion for storytelling. A history geek at heart, I thrive on weaving narratives and enjoy the charm of classical ...

One of the most recognizable pieces of religious architecture in the world is the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, the most significant place of worship of the Sikhs. The upper part of this ornate ...