5/5 Ritam K. 4 months ago on Google
You
hate
being
at
home,
but
it's
the
best
experience
you
can
get
out
of
it."
-
Was
the
first
thing
I
heard
when
I
asked
what
it
was
like
to
experience
the
temple
as
pilgrims
do:
eating,
sleeping
and
experiencing
everything
he
was
there
to
offer
you.
Of
course
there
are
also
those
who
have
told
me
that
the
sacrifice
is
too
great
just
to
save
a
bargain
hotel
and
food,
but
that
depends
on
your
point
of
view.
For
those
unaware,
dormitories
surrounding
the
Golden
Temple
as
well
as
the
cafeteria
giant
in
his
entrance,
is
open
and
free
for
anyone
willing
to
experience
something
truly
remarkable.
After
a
very
exciting
night
sleeping
with
Sikh
pilgrims
in
the
holy
temple
of
religion,
I
made
sure
to
get
up
at
4
am
to
take
my
morning
chai,
as
do
the
more
traditional,
and
wait
for
the
sunrise
behind
this
marvel.
Why
does
not
belong
to
any
religion,
I
do
not
usually
feel
comfortable
visiting
temples
of
either,
but
the
generosity
and
selflessness
with
which
the
Sikhs
pilgrims
surrender
to
Community
tasks
are
indescribable!
Every
night,
when
most
pilgrims
rests,
after
the
ceremony
of
the
holy
book
collection,
a
set
of
voluntary
thoroughly
scrub
the
main
part
of
the
temple
built
with
750
pounds
of
gold.
And
for
the
arduous
task
of
cleaning,
they
use
only
a
single
ingredient:
milk.
Besides
the
thrill
of
seeing
the
first
rays
of
sun
shine
there,
was
proof
that
these
acts
as
simple
generate
an
extraordinary
peace!Despite
the
chaos
of
the
ancient
city
of
Amritsar,
one
does
not
lose
its
way.
And
is
that
the
crowds
are
huge
all
the
time
walking
to
the
Golden
Temple.
Holy
men,
pilgrims,
families
and
people
of
other
religions
through
the
city
to
enjoy
the
beauty
and
serenity
of
the
sacred
temple
of
the
Sikhs.
The
impressive
complex
is
unrealistic
from
the
same
input.
Moved
by
the
openness
of
the
Sikhs,
who
allow
access
to
anyone
who
wants,
no
matter
their
status
or
religion.
Just
remove
your
shoes,
cover
their
heads
and
shoulders,
and
legs
show.
Once
inside
the
complex
blinding
whiteness.
The
temple,
decorated
with
750
kilos
of
gold,
shining
in
the
center
of
a
sacred
pool
where
Sikhs
made
ablutions.
This
is
surrounded
by
a
large
courtyard
with
marble
floors
and
galleries
where
people
seek
refuge
from
the
sun
and
settles
for
hours
to
pray.
In
the
immaculate
courtyard
Sikh
music
constantly
sounding,
music
that
transports
you
to
a
world
of
peace
and
serenity.
The
temple
is
open
24
hours
every
day
of
the
year,
and
those
responsible
for
keeping
it
clean
and
prepare
food
that
is
distributed
free
volunteer
Sikhs.
The
variety
of
people,
their
colorful,
storytelling,
sacred
chants,
peace,
cleanliness
and
beauty
of
the
place
makes
you
want
to
return
to
the
Golden
Temple
several
times.
Go
early
in
the
morning,
and
during
the
evening
is
inspiring,
relaxing
and
memorable.
