Tarn Taran Sahib is a city with population of more than 100,000 and is situated near Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, India. It sends one elected representative to Lok Sabha (the Indian parliament) and one member to the State Legislative Assembly. Amritsar (Punjabi: , , Hindi: . ), meaning Pool of the Nectar of Immortality, is the administrative headquarter of the Amritsar District in Punjab, India. ... This article details the Indian state of Punjab. ... Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the lower house in the Parliament of India. ...

Tarn Taran has many Gurdwaras, which include Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib, Gurdwara Guru Ka Khooh, Bibi Bhani Da Khooh (demolished by a few miscreants), Takkar Sahib, Lakir Sahib, Gurdwara Jhoolna Mahal Thati Khara. Other Gurdwaras at Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib, Baba Budha Sahib (Bir Sahib) and that of historic places at Amritsar make this area a historic sikh centre of gathering and interest. Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Southall, UK. A Gurdwara (Punjabi: , or , ), meaning the doorway to God, is the Sikh place of worship and may be referred to as a Sikh temple. ... Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib is a Gurdwara established by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev. ... Amritsar (Punjabi: , , Hindi: . ), meaning Pool of the Nectar of Immortality, is the administrative headquarter of the Amritsar District in Punjab, India. ...

Tarn Taran was famous as the hotbed of Sikh extremist militancy during the 1980's and early 1990's. The main occupation in this area is agriculture.