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File:Photograph of the Lachiber Tree Golden Temple, circa 1920-30's.jpg

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English: Photograph of the Lachiber Tree [Lachhi Ber], Golden Temple, circa 1920-30's. Likely taken by a British traveler.

"Rare pics of Parikarma of Golden Temple -Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. In picture we can see Sikh Sangat in parikarma and some bungas besides it. A sikh tying his turban without any help of mirror. Everyone is wearing their traditional dresses and turbans. The most attractive part is Lachiber Sahib which is present in parikarma since Guru Arjan Dev ji, The 5th Sikh Guru Used to sit here under this tree and supervise the excavation of the nector tank. Bhai Salho Ji, A Devout Sikh of the GURU SAHIB also used to participate in the voluntary excavation work. In Samvat 1643(1577). The Brave Warriors Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh tied their steeds with this very tree in 1740 while gone to behead Massa Rangad, A fanatic Mughal, for desecrating the sanctum by converting it in dancing hall. For Bearing Small Berries(Fruits) of cardamom size, This tree is known as Lachi Ber."

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Date circa 1920-30's
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Photograph of the Lachiber Tree Golden Temple, circa 1920-30's

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current22:28, 10 July 2023Thumbnail for version as of 22:28, 10 July 2023935 × 617 (70 KB)MaplesyrupSushibrighter and more of photo can be seen, from: https://www.facebook.com/raresikhpics/posts/pfbid0Xa6ko3Nnrfcsc6eDoSiK3sVCLzDzPLcnFt6mppzMY2FS4iTXUnRVCY2gqU1Kwpbyl
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