The Golden Temple , also known as the Temple of God or Darbar Sahib , is the biggest attraction of the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab , and place greater importance within Sikhism , a religion which emerged from the conflict between the two most important in India, Hinduism and Islam.
This place is an impressive complex is always full of thousands of pilgrims who come from all over India, and are quite happy to be in a place that usually only see on television. This joy can be contagious, and many of these people are very excited to talk about their religion and customs to tourists, and even show them the Temple. So while there should be left aside shyness and enjoy the atmosphere.
To enter the Golden Temple is required to have their heads covered and going without shoes , and so are ready to enjoy one of the greatest places in India. The complex is open almost 24 hours a day from 6 am to 2 am, and is recommended to visit twice, once in the day and one night, when it is beautifully lit.
As visitors get closer to the Temple, are being increasingly harassed by the vendors of bandanas and scarves to cover their heads and even serve as a nice souvenir at the entrance of the container complex is a few free to choose. Then you have to leave their shoes on the ground and wash your feet before entering.
The first thing you see when you get there is the Darshani Deori , which is the main entrance and has a famous clock tower of the Victorian style. Then there is Amrit Sarovar is the giant pool that surrounds and reflects the temple, there are sections for men pilgrims who want to take a bath.
Mid Amrit Sarovar is Harmandir Sahib, which is the Temple itself, which is the home of the Adi Granth scripture which is recited aloud all day. This is the place full of people around the resort, accessible only by a bridge at the edge of the pool and the entrance is controlled by security guards.
All Sikhs at some point in their lives to work as volunteers at this temple and every one of the people who are in the work of fulfilling this task is complex. Even many people who are not of that religion decide to stay working as volunteers to tasks such as peeling vegetables or washing dishes.