Harminder Sahib, what is the building in between the bungeh?

[Guest Guest]

The steel tower, between the bungeh? I google'd but couldn't find any info.

What is it, when did it get built?

[GPS]

That is a water tank.It spoils the view. There was a gentleman deputy commissioner of Amritsar posted a few years back.

He wanted that water reservoir to be remove but nothing happened.Those two bungas are restored structurally and present a

very good sight.

[Jangal Da]

Its a water tank that was built shortly after 1984. It overlooks the Harmandir Sahib complex and so strategically could be used by the Hind Sarkar to spy or launch attacks. However most Amritsaris were annoyed because above all it aesthetically looks like an eye-sore against the beautiful scenery and skyline created by the architecture of the Harmandir Sahib complex. I too had read that the Amritsar mayor a couple of years announced that it would be removed as part of the beautification of the area, but alas nothing yet has been done.

[Jonny101]

I wish it was invisable. It ruins the scene.

[GPS]

Its a water tank that was built shortly after 1984. It overlooks the Harmandir Sahib complex and so strategically could be used by the Hind Sarkar to spy or launch attacks. However most Amritsaris were annoyed because above all it aesthetically looks like an eye-sore against the beautiful scenery and skyline created by the architecture of the Harmandir Sahib complex. I too had read that the Amritsar mayor a couple of years announced that it would be removed as part of the beautification of the area, but alas nothing yet has been done.

It was existing in 1984. In fact army fired on it and damaged it to cause water flow.

[Singh559]

It will be demolished in due time.

[Jangal Da]

‘Eyesore’ water tank in temple complex to go

GS Paul

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 16

To enhance the grandeur of the Ramgarhia Bungas (towers) in the vicinity of the Golden Temple, the district administration has decided to demolish an overhead water tank, located in between these twin towers.

Deputy Commissioner-cum-project director (Galliara) Kahn Singh Pannu said that this proposal had been mooted to provide a better view to the temple. “A new modern water supply technology will be introduced to replace this overhead tank. Since, work on the ducts is already on for re-routing the sewerage and water supply lines, we will consult experts to provide us with an alternate modern water supply system. Nevertheless, if there is a need for an overhead tank, we will make sure that it is constructed at a relatively low height at a secluded site and does not spoil the ambience of the Golden Temple,” he said.

Millions of devotees visiting the shrine are irked at the sight of the water tank constructed in 1988

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110517/punjab.htm#11