Golden Temple, Amritsar

What strikes you first about the Golden Temple is the sheer beauty of the exteriors with its Golden Canopy. But once you have walked in, the inner beauty of this place give you a feeling of tranquillity rarely felt elsewhere.

The Golden Temple is a 3 storied structure and is built on a square platform and set amidst a water tank. Amrit Sarovar surrounds and reflects the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple has been built using Sikh principles of architecture. The entire layout is at a level lower than the neighborhood. This is intended to induce a feeling of humility. The 4 entrances from all directions signify that people from all walks of life are welcome.

A must see is the Darshani Deorhi Arch which is 200 feet tall and is at the beginning of the causeway to the Harmandir Sahib. The bridge is connected with a circumambulatory path or Pardakshna.

Built by Guru Hargobind in 1609, Akal Takht faces Sri Harimandir Sahib and is the nerve centre of Sikhism today. All commandments affecting Sikhs are issued here. Weapons used by Guru Hargobind, Guru Gobind Singh and others are on display at Akal Takht.

Jewelry like Golden Pallanquin and spades are displayed at Sri Harimander Sahib on special occasions. The occasions are birthdays of Guru Nanak, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Govind Singh & Guru Ramdas. It is displayed also during first Prakash or the Installation Day of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Gurgaddi Diwas or the Anointment Day of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib.

Accomodation
Sri Ram Das Niwas inside the Golden Temple provides free acommodation to pilgrims. It has 228 rooms and 18 halls. Pilgrims are provided basic furnishings like beddings, cots, lights and fans. Upto 3 days stay is permitted at one time.
Sri Hargobind Niwas provides accommodation at a nominal charge of Rs 50 per day. It has 92 double bed rooms with attached bath.

Nice pics, reminded me of my trip to Amritsar

Good job Flash Gordon!

will fly there soon , just curious, we can carry bag inside..? if yes, how big..?

I visit Golden Temple every time I am in India.

You should be able to carry a camera bag, and a shoulder bag. (although experience varies)

Barefoot only. Heads covered.

You might want to read this thread:

Golden Temple and Wagah Border Ceremony

Thank you