In a rather peculiar controversy that is likely to attract much attention and debate within the Sikh community, an upcoming gurdwara four kilometers from Sangrur town in Punjab and just behind the memorial to Sant Attar Singh Mastuana Sahib wale has been raised as a near replica of the Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. Read the rest of the story by clicking on the link.
Another Golden Temple Replica Controversy in Punjab
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