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A Gurudwara is a Sikh temple. Gurudwara means "Gateway to the Guru," as the Gurudwara functions as the dwelling place of the Sikh holy scriptures, the Guru Granth Sahib, or Holy Living Guru, housed within. The best known Gurudwara is the Golden Temple built at Amritsar by Guru Amar Das, a stunning, gold leafed temple that seemingly floats on a pool of water:

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Pronunciation: Gurah-dwarah • (noun)

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