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The Golden Temple is the Sikh’s holiest shrine and true to their inclusive nature, all are welcome. They ask only a few things of you before entering: you must wear a head scarf, walk through a pool of water to wash your feet and not smoke. Easy enough.
The temple is surrounded by a deep pool of water, which many of the devout are bathing in. The atmosphere is relaxed. Prayers ring out over the loudspeakers, adding to the spiritual ambiance of the place.
Golden Temple Dining Hall
Not only do the Sikh’s let you in their temple, they feed you as well! The food is served in shifts. You file into the dining hall and sit on the floor in rows. Volunteers walk down the aisle, ladling food onto your plate. Simple, yet delicious scoopfuls of coconut rice, lentils and bread was served as our breakfast. We dined with 500 other people, and that was just our shift. This goes on all day, everyday. It’s an outstanding feat of organization and generosity – the meal is free.
We left the temple with warm food in our bellies and a warm place in our heart for the the truly amazing Golden Temple. Martin and I both agreed that this temple is hands-down the most incredible religious sight we’ve seen to-date.
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