subject: Baba Atal Rai Tower – A story of a father and a son [print this page] Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
A site of great importance in Amritsar, Baba Atal Rai Tower achieves this status through the popular belief that Guru Hargobind took his last breath before dying inside the structure. It houses the remains of Guru Harobind and his youngest son Atal Rai after whom the tower was named. The story behind the creation of the tower states that Baba brought a friend of his back to life after an untimely death. Babas father deemed this an act against the Sikh tradition and that established laws had been broken. Baba then offered to take his own life for breaking the law. Since Baba died at the age of nine, each of the floors of the towers denotes a year in his life. The prestigious title of Baba (grand old man) was bestowed upon Atal Rai despite his young age for the extraordinary powers that he demonstrated. The first floor of the tower preserves a range of artefacts that tell the tale of Guru Hargovind and Atal Rai which are mainly told through the murals that adorn the walls. Sadly, despite the vast number of murals to be found in the tower only 42 of them can be clearly made out today. The first floor has proven extremely popular with tourists and is well frequented. Other items that can be found on the first floor include miniature works that depict the teachings of Guru Nanak. The tower also has the distinction of being the tallest such structure in all of Amritsar. Being nine storeys high, visitors will be privy to sprawling views from the top floor of the octagonal tower. Baba Atal Rai Tower is constructed in a double octagonal shape meaning that the shape is present on both the inside and the exterior of the structure. Doors inside the structure are made out of silver and brass, featuring embossed designs and the rest of the interiors are also aesthetically pleasing making the entire destination a must for those with a true eye for architecture. Choosing a suitable Amritsar hotel is essential to ensuring a comfortable stay during your travel. Ista Hotel Amritsar is an Amritsar luxury hotel that offers its guests a comprehensive range of amenities in addition to a location right in the heart of the city.About the Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
