Harmandir Sāhib (Golden Temple), Amritsar

Sikhism · Amritsar, Punjab, India

Sri Harmandir Sāhib, widely known as the Golden Temple, is the holiest gurdwārā of Sikhism. It stands in the middle of the sacred pool, the Amṛt Sarovar, and its upper storeys are covered in gold. The Ādi Granth, the Sikh scripture, was installed here by Guru Arjan Dev, and the Guru Granth Sāhib is read continuously through the day.

The temple has doors on all four sides, welcoming people of every background. Its langar serves free meals to tens of thousands of people every day. Visitors cover their heads, remove shoes and wash their feet before entering. Gurpurabs and Vaisākhī are major occasions.

Punjab, India · Sikhism · Langar · Vaisākhī · Gurpurab

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