The Golden Temple in Amritsar

GOLDEN TEMPLE

The Golden Temple in Amritsar, commonly known as “Darbar Sahib ” is very tranquil and beautiful and blissful at the same time. I visited this temple when I had gone to our College Tour during Diwali Vacations in November 2018 and it became one of my favourite spots travelled so far .I felt very pious there. People from all cultural backgrounds were worshipping with a pure heart signifying “Unity in Diversity” .The centre of attraction was the pool filled with gold fishes. The  famous “langar” was also being served.

The Golden Temple, also known as Darbar Sahib or Sri Harmandir Sahib ("Abode of God"), "Exalted Holy Court"), is a Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India .It is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism.

The Harmandir Sahib is an open boat of worship for all men and women, from all walks of life and faith. It has a square plan with four entrances, has a circumambulation path around the pool. The temple is a collection of buildings around the sanctum and the pool. One of these is Akal Takht, the chief center of religious authority of Sikhism. Additional buildings include a clock tower, the offices of Gurdwara Committee, a Museum and a langar – a free Sikh community run kitchen that serves a simple vegetarian meal to all visitors without discrimination. Over 100,000 people visit the holy shrine daily for worship.The temple complex has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

GURU RAM DAS LANGAR

Harmandir Sahib complex has a Langar, a community-run free kitchen and dining hall. It is attached to the east side of the courtyard near the Dukh Bhanjani Ber, outside of the entrance. Food is served here to all visitors who want it, regardless of faith, gender or economic background. Vegetarian food is served and all people eat together as equals. Everyone sits on the floor in rows, which is called pangat. The meal is served by volunteers as part of their kar seva ethos  .

The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the holiest of Sikh shrines, the core of a faith that has survived five centuries of vicissitude but continues to bare its militant face. It is a place of complete tranquillity and devotion. Despite the hordes of followers it attracts daily, the thousands that it feeds and the hundreds that it provides shelter to, is the epitome of serenity and well – ordered efficiency.

 

Source: Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Temple    

Date :

 7th March 2019.

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