We stare with wonder at the decrepit havelis in the walled city of Amritsar. In one of the busy, noisy by-lanes of the old city, cluttered, congested, and teeming with people, just one look at the havelis, which are roughly 1,000 in number, according to Davinder Singh Chawla, former protocol officer in Punjab Tourism, makes for a meditative experience.
India
Amritsar Journey Of A People
Time stands still in Amritsar androon, or the walled city, home to crumbling but magnificent havelis, spectacular food, and an overall rich legacy

The Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple, in Amritsar. Credit www.shutterstock.com / Tingling1
The Harmandir Sahib, also called the Golden Temple, in Amritsar. Credit www.shutterstock.com / Tingling1

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