In Pictures : The Golden Temple, Amritsar
The Golden Temple, Amritsar
The Harmandir Sahib, also known as Darbar Sahib is referred to as "The Golden Temple". It is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, state of Punjab in India.
Approx 450 kms from Delhi, The Golden Temple is the most important gurdwara in Amritsar and in India. The Harmandir Sahib is considered holy by Sikhs.
In keeping with the norms observed in Gurdwaras everywhere, the Harmandir Sahib is also open to everyone regardless of their religion, colour, creed, or sex. The four entrances in Harmandir Sahib ( instead of usually 01 ) signify the importance of acceptance and openness.
Inside the Gurdwara complex there are many shrines of Sikh Gurus, saints and martyrs. Approx 100,000 people visit the holy shrine every day for visits and / or for worship.
A large lake or holy tank surrounds The Gurdwara, known as Amrit Sarovar. Name of city Amritsar also comes from Amrit Sarovar.
The Harimandir Sahib runs one of the largest free kitchens in the world referred as Langar, It is a Golden Temple community kitchen that serves on an average 75,000 devotees or tourists. This number usually doubles during special occasions. 100’s of employees and devotees render their services to the kitchen in order to make and serve meal free of cost every day.
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