Amritsar, Punjab, India

Amritsar, Punjab was one of the best experiences and times I have had in India.  Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, is one of the most ancient and intriguing cities of India.  This is home to the Sikh Community and the gateway to Punjab.  I was overwhelmed as I entered in the Golden Temple.  The beauty of this temple was astonishing and a spiritual heaven.  I could not believe all the people, it was jammed-pack, and I could see why.  This is a definite must when you come to India.  

After seeing the Golden Temple I headed on over to The Wagah Border.  A quick overview of The Border.  The Wagah Border lies between Amritsar in India and Lahore in Pakistan.  The 1947 partition of India and Pakistan led to the marking of a long white line that defines the Wagah Border between the two neighbors, separated by two heavy gates on either side.

It is home to the Radcliffe Line, which is the demarcation between India and Pakistan and was drawn during the partition of India in 1947.  The lowering of the flags ceremony, a daily military practice by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers since 1959.  This astounding ceremony takes place every evening before sunset.

The Wagah Border attracts crowds in record-breaking numbers.  Shouts of patriotism, to the powerful show put up by the BSF and Pakistan Rangers, is a gripping experience.  The show starts off with the playing of patriotic songs and remembering the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the country.  The crowd cheers on by calling out ‘Jai Hind’ and ‘Vande Mataram’, reciprocated with cries of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ from the opposite side.  The military marching throughout the show was completely awe-inspiring.  I have attached below from my You Tube, a video I made from this trip to India.

Unforgettable !!!  The Indian patriotic feeling was so overwhelming for me that I became so emotional and cried so much because I love India so much, My Motherland.  The best show I have ever seen in my life.  Wow, what a day, totally unforgettable.  JAI HIND... HINDUSTAN ZINDABAD... HINDUSTAN ZINDABAD ... HINDUSTAN ZINDABAD !!!