Constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Taran Taran is an important Sikh tank located about 25 km south of Amritsar which consists of a Gurudwara and a tower on its eastern side. It is said that the water in this sacred tank have curative powers and any leper who can swim across the tank will be miraculously cured. The Darbar Sahib Sri Guru Arjun Devji Gurudwara was built in AD 1768 in memory of the 5th Sikh Guru Arjun Devji. Erected similar to the architecture of Golden Temple, it has a gold plated dome. Fairs are held here on every Amavasi (moonless night). Baisakhi , Diwali and the birth anniversaries of the Gurus are also celebrated here. Free accommodation facilities are provided to the pilgrims.Top