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Many sacred Sikh shrines can be found in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar. Of particular importance are the five sacred pools in this city. These are called | Many sacred [[Sikh]] shrines can be found in the Sikh holy city of [[Amritsar]]. Of particular importance are the five sacred pools in this city. These are called [[sarovar]]s and it is the practice of some Sikhs to have a dip in all five of these holy pool. The ritual, apart from being good exercise, acquaints one with the importance of these five sites. These five holy Sarovars are: [[Amritsar]] (1586) (now used more to refer to the city rather then the sarovar), [[Santokhsar]] (1587-88), [[Ramsar]] (1602-03), [[Kaulsar]] (1627), [[Bibeksar]] (1628). Among these famous five historical shrines is the famous sarovar, Santokhsar. This is located to the north of the most important landmark for the Sikhs, [[Harimandir Sahib]]. | ||
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Many sacred Sikh shrines can be found in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar. Of particular importance are the five sacred pools in this city. These are called sarovars and it is the practice of some Sikhs to have a dip in all five of these holy pool. The ritual, apart from being good exercise, acquaints one with the importance of these five sites. These five holy Sarovars are: Amritsar (1586) (now used more to refer to the city rather then the sarovar), Santokhsar (1587-88), Ramsar (1602-03), Kaulsar (1627), Bibeksar (1628). Among these famous five historical shrines is the famous sarovar, Santokhsar. This is located to the north of the most important landmark for the Sikhs, Harimandir Sahib.
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