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Golden temple

A peaceful encounter with self, despite huge crowd
(TRIP - SEP-18)



History: Sikh are determined to save their motherland and are integral part of Hindustan. All citizen of Hindustan must be grateful to all the sacrifice done by Sikh to protect this land since centuries.
Although usually gold and valuables were donated to Golden temple, during war crisis, the community asked for Swards and weapons and unity and strength from followers and that is where Sikh gained momentum.

Who is Sikh :
I initiated a discussion with an elderly inside the premises to learn more about the religion and the place.
Sikh means to learn. Whoever is a learner is a Sikh. And teacher holds high place for a learner or student and thus Guru Gobind Singh Ji and many are worshiped with lot of faith.

Akal Takht : Takht is writings. Akal (Akaal) means something that is beyond boundaries of time. The imperishable writings are placed at Akal Takht.

Langar: The devotion of temple trust and volunteers must be appreciated and food and shelter given by the temple instills peace, faith and courage in any disheartened individual. 

Physically handicapped person voluntarily serves the mass



Environment inside golden temple instills faith in life. It is beyond description.

Timings: The temple of open 24 hours and so is the luggage acceptance facility for visitors.

Location: The temple is located about 3 km from railway station.

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