Monday, May 3, 2010

The Golden Temple









The Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar, located in Northern Punjab, India, which is close to the border of Pakistan. It is the central gurdwara, or worship place, for all Sikhs in the world. Its proper name is Harmandir, which means "Temple of God". It is known as the Golden Temple because of its unique features. The gurdwara is constructed of white marble overlaid with gold leaf and stands in the center of a sarovar, or pool of fresh, clear, reflective water which is fed by the Ganges River. Pilgrims bath and perform ablution in the sacred waters of the tank which is known for its healing properties.
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3 comments:

  1. Nida HamidMay 4, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    just loved the photograhs.. they give us an insight into the grandeur and the magnificence of the marvellous indian temples.

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  2. Iqtedar AlamMay 4, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    Thank you so much Nida :)

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  3. Wafa HamidMay 25, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    *sigh*
    These hold a special place in my heart. :)
    Love them all. Kudos!!

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