Lost in the Holy City of Amritsar in Punjab, India

[@johngravley2389]

One of my first experiences in crossing an extremely busy street overseas was in the heart of Cairo about 35 years ago. I was standing on the curb of a 10-lane street with traffic whizzing past in every direction with my full pack on my back wondering how I was going to get across when a local saw my predicament. He grabbed my elbow and said, "Like this." and walked me straight across the street. All the traffic swerved around us and we got safely to the other side. It took a few minutes for my heart to slow down.

[@Harps66]

There appears to be a particular calm centred vibe among the people of Amritsar - interesting.

[@johncopeland3826]

Hi Mr Traveler ,i 'm sorry I've missed your fabulous videos of the world recently due to health issues but the good thing is that I've a whole Summer load of catch up to look forward to . For my money you are still the most decent and authentic tourist out there . I hope you stay safe and well ...we are living in nasty times at present ,as you well know . Best wishes from Scotland .

[@randhuabrosvlogs2515]

Punjab is a great Indian State of Sikhs that we all Indian are proud of even im from North East India but my name is Punjabi 🙏🇮🇳Mr Gabriel please do visit North East India specially during winter while lots of Festivals are coming up like Hornbill Festival in Nagaland from 1st of December and Incredible Arunachal Pradesh the Bordering state of India with China covered by Himalayan hills close to East Tibet and Assam the land of one horn Rhino and of course Meghalaya the Scotland of the East.

[@gauravdiwan2909]

punjab is not state of the Sikhs. 40% hindus and 10% muslim+christian also Punjabi. Punjab is the state who lives there.

[@TheUndertaker2408]

almost 60 percent of Punjab consists of Sikhs and 37 percent are Hindu. the rest are other minorities @@gauravdiwan2909

[@randhuabrosvlogs2515]

@adolft_official Please ask the Govt. whether it is Tibet or China..

[@randhuabrosvlogs2515]

@@gauravdiwan2909 Okay I got your point you mean to say that India is a State of 80% hindus 15%Muslims 5% Christains,Jains, Buddhists,Sikhs and others and India is a State who lives here is that your point..?

[@mooskamoo]

One of the most interesting things about Punjab is just how agriculturally rich it is. Often referred to as ‘the bread basket of India’, it is one of the many reasons this region is so fascinating.

[@jonnyreggae100]

Everything seemed bigger

[@Observers00]

Different Contrasting shades of life Life is a Carnival in India. I did road trip from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (last point in South) in 1982. And few times in US & Canada, all UK & Europe & Thailand . India is the most Contrasting and Classic. Himalayas, Rajasthan, Kerala are all so unique. Also that memorial is for around 1000 people died in peaceful gathering, who were killed by British Commander according to Wikipedia.

[@elizabethcraig5825]

Gabriel is the best director, impressive camera skills. Never fails to “wow” us followers.😊❤

[@ErvuJukl]

Liz, it's always best to speak for yourself only. 👍

[@microsatellites]

Gabriel is probably somewhere out there furiously editing his next video. He still follows old school style and has not resorted to AI based editing. Makes it more realistic as it is. He was in both Kashmir and Leh in 2014. Up n North is either one.Thanks!

[@jampuppy]

Another fantastic video! You always spark my curiosity, which is a good thing. I do hope someone can confirm this or correct me, but I think that painting at around 12:00 is where Lord Ram (blue) visits Tulsidas (seated in white) who finally recognizes him but is frozen by his awe so Lord Ram puts his own tilak on. Looking forward to what's next!

[@guruprasad_manjunatha]

I believe you are right about the painting. This is what I can read: चित्रकूट के घाट पर भइ संतन की भीर। तुलसीदास चंदन घिसे तिलक देत रघूबीर।। Transliteration: Chitrakoot ke ghaat par bhai santan ki bheer, Tulasidas chandan ghise, tilak det Raghubeer. Translation: There is a mass accumulation of saints at the ghaat of Chitrakoot. Tulasidas rubs the sandalwood and Sri Rama (Raghuveer) anoints Himself.

[@jampuppy]

@@guruprasad_manjunatha Thank you!

[@catherineloftus1376]

Hi Gabriel, I so envy you what an amazing place Amastar is I admire the reverence have for their religions. The streets and lanes reminds me of Cairo and Luxor.

[@alankerr8219]

I was in Amritsar four weeks ago thanks to your encouraging videos on India!! Stayed around the corner from you and loved the vegan food and exploring the tiny alleys.People soooooooo friendly.Missed the Hindu temple?Couldn't find it or didn't try hard enough.Surprised how small the Golden Temple was.Very crowded.Next trip is to the south and Kochi and Kerala.As for Dhaka Bangladesh last week OMG what a difference!Tales for another time...................

[@somejohndoe3004]

"This is India... how do you cross the street ? You just go for it." That was a gem of a punch line. 💎👊🙏

[@microsatellites]

Kinda mental thing.. become the road and you shall cross it.. extreme yoga.

[@matthewmorris7510]

I thought India was the worst traffic I have ever seen yes, agree you just have to go for it. But India is nothing compared to Iran. It's really crazy there.

[@parulsinha3092]

​@@matthewmorris7510crazy in which way?

[@kaypee4704]

It’s anywhere in the world…..even in some parts of the USA…..same in California…… Gabe, don’t forget, California is now a third World…….where anything goes…..no law enforcement, defund the police and Wokism……‼️⁉️🇺🇸

[@kaypee4704]

@@matthewmorris7510……how about good ole 3rd world California…..it’s getting close………‼️⁉️🇺🇸

[@johnknox4293]

Thanks Gabriel!! Safe travels 👋

[@janeldunn65]

The second temple was a great find that’s the one to see if you want some peace of mind . When you were walking through the beautiful old gate it felt like you were walking into a James Bond type film set .. the sounds .. colours traffic it looked great 👍🏻

[@CelticMickWalks]

Most consistent blogger on KZbin 🇮🇪

[@charlottethien3749]

Agree ❣️

[@CelticMickWalks]

@@charlottethien3749 inspereation for me

[@janeldunn65]

Consistently good and the best 👍🏻

[@ErvuJukl]

Hello Micky my boy

[@effie-Toronto]

Temples are beautiful

[@Ugtraveleatbhappy5]

Amritsar …never tired of seeing the city and its sights … Noticed some people taking selfies in the Jallianwala Bagh…if I may say they do not know and are ignorant of the great tragedy that took place there……children men women young and old mercilessly shot and a huge number to save themselves from the atrocities jumped into the well and perished …so smiling posing and taking selfies was so so insensitive!!! They just happened to be there while you walked by :(

[@nancysotomayor3196]

Amazingly beautifull Golden Temple...i asume was made of GOLD...they have abundance on all áreas, and knowledge, wisdom, precious stones and a lot of gold

[@ahvidaneidavirgilluminous8754]

Culture with buildings in water mirror reflection, neat

[@Back2BaseX]

I was very excited to see the temple that was built like the golden temple! I hadn’t heard of it before. I hope I can visit India one day. Such an amazing country with so many spectacular experiences. Another video in Amritsar was an extra special treat, as I thought you were heading out after the last video. As always, thanks so much for sharing, Gabriel. If you’re ever back in Florida, I’d love to show you the oldest city in the US. 🙏🏼

[@ErvuJukl]

St Augustine isn't the oldest city. Do you worship at a temple?

[@Back2BaseX]

@@ErvuJukl If St. Augustine isn't the oldest city, which city is?

[@ErvuJukl]

@@Back2BaseX Answer my question please. Do you worship at the temple?

[@craigleewhite6317]

Hello. Gabriel. Craig. UK. Happy traveling Gabriel. See you up north then:) Thanks for the tours of Punjab. It's a nice looking place!

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

I so look forward to these videos! They make my day! Brilliant! 😊

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, a complete replica of the Golden Temple and the doors are exquisite. India is such a stark contrast of extremes it's an amazing place it's an absolute wonder. The park memorial had a pillar that is reminiscent of the Washington D.C. eternal flame at Arlington Cemetery, a constant reminder of what happened.

[@drcandor]

Good show / video * How does India take care of its garbage, as we can see piles of it throughout the city to what looks like it is thrown there rather than put in containers?

[@jonnyreggae100]

Not very well, there are bins in some places and the streets are swept but people tend to throw stuff on the floor- as a tourist I was a bit shocked but you get used to it. Don’t know what the locals think. Some cities are justly proud of how tidy they are

[@ErvuJukl]

​@@jonnyreggae100There are no "tidy" cities there

[@ErvuJukl]

@adolft_official I don't think so. The Indian govt does not care.

[@parulsinha3092]

That image in the temple is of Sri Ram, brother Lakshman and Sant Tulsidas, at Chitrakut, sixteenth century. Sant Tulsidas created Sri Ram Charit Manas, which is a Hindu scripture based on the life story of Sri Ram. This book can be found in every Hindu home and in every Hindu temple. Regular readings and chanting of the same are done. While most Hindu scriptures are in Sanskrit and ancient, Ram Charit Manas is in Awadhi, the language of the common people in and around Ayodhya ji, and was composed in the sixteenth century. It is in the form of poetry and can be chanted or sung in rhythm. It is said that Sri Ram and his brother Lakshman appeared and gave darshan to Sant Tulsidas at Chitrakut and the image represents that.

[@carsmusicfan]

Good stuff and bonus points for incorporating Bumblebee Chemistry into the song selection. Cheers!

[@markclayton626]

Yet another GREAT video Gabriel - thank you 🙏

[@terriealexander2344]

what is a safe drink in india? 1919 interesting. thanks

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Anything boiled such as teas or bottled such as sodas, juice in boxes, etc.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

Etc. 👈 🍷🍷🍷 🤣

[@world-spotting-RENE]

Leh is north.

[@singhman80]

I've visited Amritsar Sahib many times since childhood. It's sad that I've never been to Durgiana Mandir. Thanks for sharing this. Will surely be visiting it next time.

[@IrishManJT]

Wonderful. ❤

[@mihir1405]

Sikhism was born in present day Pakistan Punjab. Pakistan has almost finished Sikhism from its land while in India it is flourishing.

[@knightatdawndonbynight8432]

There was no Pakistan back then- it was India. Persecution of sikh people did not start with creation of the islamist state of Pakistan either- for example, guru Arjan was executed by the mughal empire with which islamist Pakistan shares extremist expansionist ideological worldview.

[@sachinmathur6624]

Sikhism was started in Canada I guess

[@Welcome-he7hu]

🤣@@sachinmathur6624

[@BaljeetSingh-hc5of]

​@@sachinmathur6624hehe. Hag lia chutiye... Hinduism was started in Germany??

[@ats1100]

13:30 6 sweets 3 samosas 2 other snacks for absolutely heavy lunch. can't even think of having.

[@Svarthod1]

nice video gabe

[@TheEddieToro]

Nice vlog Gabe. No filming inside Durgiana. Didn't know that.😎🙏

[@rg353]

Amazing

[@witlof5492]

Every time I see those ladies in saris sitting on the back of the motorcycles, I can't stop thinking about Isadora Duncan.

[@goostrey4210]

I had to look her up... a tragic story!

[@goostrey4210]

You might have been a bit more explicit: the massacre was ordered by a British officer (Brigadier General Reginald Dyer) against a gathering of unarmed civilians gathered in that square. He ordered his troops to fire at he thickest part of the crowd, and they fired 1650 bullets. It was hardly a unique act: the following day the British sent RAF planes to bomb the village of Gujranwala just north of Amritsar. Some in Britain condemned Dyer, but he had a lot of public support and there was the equivalent of a go-fund-me campaign that raised 26,000 pounds (about $2 million today). After he died in 1927, he had a small military funeral in Bristol, but then he was given a second funeral by him supporters, a huge ceremonial funeral in London where his coffin was mounted on a gun carriage, draped in the British flag and paraded through the streets to the Guards Chapel. The massacre was a horrific act but it showed the brutality of British rule, and hastened the end of the Empire.

[@kaypee4704]

He’s not informed and educated about the history….he depends on Google information……‼️⁉️🇺🇸

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Well said.

[@يوسفبكرية]

i was vist thes tempel before 2 years. in the nigth . ther was to mutch a "sek" pepole . amazing place.

[@DamonSlater]

It is live music from inside the Gurudwara played through the Holy City. I can never watch thr Jallian Walla Bhaag bits in vlogs, it's just too heartbreaking, so I always skip those parts.

[@jimmytrebert1422]

good video

[@microsatellites]

I was reading about the history of the Golden Temple. So many Sikhs were killed defending the temple from Mughal invaders. Would have never known that if not for your video. Hope somebody can make an AR of the complex with all the historical facts.

[@kaypee4704]

There is a surmountable information on the internet…..do your research rather than information from a vlogger who doesn’t know the history himself…….Reading is an important road to learning history about any country……‼️⁉️🇺🇸

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Nice architecture

[@iammaxhammer]

How are there not just non-stop accidents? Or are there?

[@kesardogra5529]

We aren't blind and impatient.

[@peteck007]

Due to slow driving in cities it's almost easy to not hit another vehicle. But on highways between cities and towns there are accidents occuring sometimes

[@iammaxhammer]

@@kesardogra5529 I meant no offense. It's rather impressive actually.

[@parulsinha3092]

Nopes, not many accidents, no one wants to go to jail 😄

[@mooskamoo]

Road accidents rates are very high in India unfortunately, as you can imagine. It’s fun to visit as a tourist but I wouldn’t fancy living in the chaos full time :)

[@Ivyslife33]

I like this part of India, the Temples are beautiful 🙏😍

[@microsatellites]

So many videos! Cant keep up. Way to go Gabriel

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Where are the mopeds made and make of them Maybe they are electric scooters

[@parulsinha3092]

Scooters are petrol fueled as well as electric ones.

[@parulsinha3092]

Both gearless and automatic transmission ones.

[@Ranawaraich1997]

welcome punjab❤

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks.

[@peteck007]

11:47 that's Rama, the protagonist of Hindu Epic "Ramayana". The man, the Guru, is a 16th century poet - Tulsidas (who wrote poems or couplets in old Hindi). Not sure the meaning of the above lines, but it seems like he wrote a couplet saying how he met Rama (and his brother "laxmana" who often accompany him), in the form of two children (who also happened to be dressed like Rama and Laxmana) and were intrigued when the poet was rubbing sadlewood (or making paste of it to apply on his forehead) and the children approached him and he then later asked one of them to put a tilak of that paste on his forehead.

[@truthteller2991]

Tulsidas was born in 1511. He was one of many scholars who translated Valmiki's Ramayan (sanskrit) in local dialect of their regions and he translated for north indian dialect . When he says "he met Rama/Laxman", (if thats what you mean) , it is implying devotional aspect from him. Many scholars have translated Ramayana from varios regions of India and south east asia [Thailand etc]. Ramayana and Hindusim was spread all around south east asia till Buddhism came and thats why you haveAyutthaya in Thailand. Ayutthaya's founders, King U Thong and his father, King Ramathibodi I, were deeply influenced by the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic centered on the life of Rama, the revered prince of Ayodhya.

[@ErvuJukl]

King Ramathibodi I was quite the scallywag at that time, also quite the lady's man. That dude could party hard! They say he was the first to use the phrase "All night, alright!".

[@HairCutHarry]

@13:20 .... Have you ever had a Samosa Sandwich? 😊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nope, haven't heard about that before.

[@HairCutHarry]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos ... I had one in Rajasthan once, saw it on the menu and thought that sounds interesting. It was two slices of wonder bread with a Samosa in-between!!! 😂 Still get a chuckle out it now!!! 😂

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Ha, that's pretty hilarious. Sounds like I'm not missing much. Samosa all by itself is tasty enough.

[@CAFE367]

Gabriel you should check out Anthony Bourdains interview about Amritsar

[@microsatellites]

Srinagar next? 1 hour flight from Amritsar :)

[@liortepper3619]

So is it different and interesting enough to visit over other big cities? Thanks for the video

[@microsatellites]

12:15 Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Adi Shankara?

[@parulsinha3092]

Lord Ram, brother Lakshman and Sant Tulsidas, at Chitrakut, sixteenth century.

[@thortessem271]

Good morningf from Arizona.

[@parulsinha3092]

The Durgiana temple is very beautiful, thanks for showing. 🙏 Considering Amritsar is famous for its food, you didn't take much of an interest in that aspect, but you did capture the feel of the old part of the city very well. Good work and much appreciated. 👍🙏😊

[@johnschannel449]

What about western Australia and Tasmania Next, you missed those parts of Australia last time and you are in the area now .

[@kingjohn1974]

Off to Thailand?

[@Jattkhalsa84]

Go to amritsar heera peenar wala . Food store

[@dr.surindermanchanda3701]

Good luck in SRINAGAR

[@chantenkostov6644]

Were going to next

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@glennplumlee9155]

adi shakti

[@sushilrai9144]

That dude at 27:46 though.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

😎 They see me rollin. 🎶 #ridin

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

Enjoy Kargil.. especially mountain sheep curry and wood fired kebabs

[@matthewmorris7510]

It's a shame you didn't go to the Mandir Mata Lal Devi, it's a temple, but the strangest temple I've been to, more like a fairground ride than a temple

[@robertrideout]

That was Ram and his brother painted in blue, outside the Hindu version of the Golden Temple. Please buy an iconography guide to the Hindu Gods!.For a traveler who has been to India 13 times, you should know what you are talking about. I messaged you about this before. I hope you'll heed my advice, Gabriel.

[@Hari-vg3gy]

gab..are you headed for rishikesh next

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not planning to go there again on this trip.

[@Hari-vg3gy]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos ahhhhhhh..all ur rishikesh vids were awesome man...

[@johnschannel449]

what about Western Australia and tasmania next, you missed those parts of aust, last time and the weather is good@@GabrielTravelerVideos

[@Seanney25582]

What a place, that other temple looks identical to the Golden temple, I’ve heard the Golden Temple at night is worth seeing also

[@guruvittal]

Mouth watering sweets for lunch !

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

All that honking gave me a headache.

[@EricRhine]

I think Gabe is headed to Srinigar next !

[@spitfirered]

❤❤💯💯👍👍😍😍

[@shirkuh7125]

🖐️🖐️🖐️

[@deepakbhana8937]

Hindus & Sikhs co-exist & live peacefully together in Punjab. Unlike many area of Canada & the west where Khalistanis terrorist live with impunity.Wonder why Khalistani dissent in Punjab is close to non-existant.

[@BaljeetSingh-hc5of]

Khalistanis are idiots and so are hindurastrawadies aka chaddies

[@KabobHope]

Makes you wonder why Modi had to send assassins to Canada doesn't it?

[@jillytravels9317]

13th.....unlucky?

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

🍀

[@childearth4039]

Loudspeakers - the bane of India and religous sound intrusion thro ugh loudspeakers early in the morning everywhere. And those vehicle horns are nerve wracking.If these two categories of people behaved India would be quiet like any other civilised part of the world.

[@kaypee4704]

Gabe, you showcase important places, but you should research or ask the locals to be an informed vlogger to really captivate the moment………❤️🇺🇸 Other temples to visit from an Architectural perspective: the , Swaminarayan temples, Baha’i temple New Delhi, IKSCON temples , then when you return home you can visit and compare the ones in USA …..Swaminarayan temple in Chino ,the Malibu Temple….

[@Ama_Sing]

When I had been here in 1998, the area wasn't as developed.

[@ZafarIqbal-iw2fp]

Zafar from Pakistan nice 👍 video lol

[@wadawads]

5:40 do you ever wonder what they are all doing and where they are going lol

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Not 1. This city looks fascinating, but not sure if I could handle the noise. Moot point anyway until Modi gets over his snit and starts admitting Canadians 🇨🇦 again.

[@moonshine5576]

Indian high commission in canada was attacked by Khalistanis. Indian diplomats have been intimidated in public. For months posters calling for the killing of Indian diplomats were up outside a gurudwara in Canada's Surrey. The poster reads 'assassination wanted' with 3 Indian diplomats' photos. for safety India stopped visa processing at the Indian high commission in Canada. On 26 Oct 2023 The Indian High Commission statement said, "After a considered review of the security situation that takes into account some of the recent Canadian measures in this regard, it has been decided to resume visa services."

[@parulsinha3092]

Modi is not going anywhere. He'll be elected back in power.

[@VickySafari108]

When I am on the streets of India, I wear earplugs. I can't handle it otherwise.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

@@VickySafari108 That's a good idea.

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Very stressful ..no thanks 😮 quite an experience for sure

[@stankormy5717]

Second!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Third.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

🥉

[@marafarnham595]

Be careful Gabriel 😬😅

[@antiowarr9467]

I consider myself a religious man but to listen the those bells going every day in and day out would drive me crazy the same as the chatting that is done. In no way do God Almighty require that every day in and out.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

✅

[@peteck007]

Well in little temples I've seen priests getting angry when the bell is loudly banged especially by teens/children. 😂 But since this looks big temple people wouldn't mind doing that, neither there are bothered priests.

[@DamonSlater]

You met him have ya?

[@antiowarr9467]

@@DamonSlater No Man can see God and no man can meet God and live . God is a spirit. Man would just die. FACT

[@DamonSlater]

@@antiowarr9467 how can you say fact? Have you met him? It's a yes or no question.

[@M10n15u3h5]

Dogs, pigeons but no cows

[@subhas1440]

India was the richest place for the most part of human civilization. even 300 years ago India was the richest place in the world after which the Brits looted 50 trillion usd in today's money, created tension between different community by playing divide n rule and split the country into pieces without settling the border. country has had 5 wars since independence because of border issue with neighbouring countries in invading. last 1000 years India never had a 50 your period when it was never invaded/ruled by foreigners. because of these things Government of India has to spend large amount of its budget in defence.

[@tube.brasil]

what an absolute chaos.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

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[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Boom, got it.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

💥 The Boom. 💥 Amazing! How many "the kitchen" serves everyday from yesterday's video. 😱

[@CanadatoPanjab]

That was copy of golden temple hindu wanted to build a temple just like golden temple so they built their own it has nothing to do with sikh

[@beemistry4676]

This is so interesting. gandi did a lot in his time on this earth

[@apostolia2124]

A quiet place ... 😅thank Krishna for this temple !✌💜

[@BennyGlobal]

It’s Panjab fella NOT poonjab. Thank you

[@Tina23Taurus]

Punjab is such a big state it takes time to explore...Sikh "temples" are called Gurdwara's. Also in 1984 there was a massive massacre at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden temple).

[@DamonSlater]

​@adolft_officialeducate yourself before you embarrass yourself.

[@b11-x3o]

biharis should stay away from punjab related videos @adolft_official

[@mangomate1623]

during the British Raj 200 million to 250 million people Indians were killed. most of them killed by artificially engineered famines others were killed directly. before leaving they did partition of India which cost more than 1 million lives, created an almost permanent enemy for india and gave the power to their agents which became government of India. then that government gave away 120000 sqm of more India's land to neighbouring countries like it was their own properties. they also made the highly Indian distorted history written by British of India as official one and continued British education system which was designed to control the population without trying to revive ancient Indian education system which focused on raising human consciousness like no other culture ever had. puppet Indian govts over the years sent India's wealth Britain and to their bank accounts in Europe which in the past decade have changed drastically in india and first time it is looking like a nation which is trying to break the shackles.

[@nigelham6791]

Bullsh1t

[@davidvilchez2209]

You guys are too fast

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

🤠 Quick Draw McGraw! 🐴?🤔

[@Ivyslife33]

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[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Second.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

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