Golden Temple
A day in the most sacred place of the Sikhs
After the temple, visitors buy traditional symbols of the Sikh religion, in the market outside
Gurdwara (temple) Bab Atal Rai, a nine-storey building standing in the south of Harmandir Sahib
After dining, plates and utensils are handed to another set of volunteers for cleaning
Everyone must sit on the floor as equals, so all people are on the same level and nobody is "above"
Volunteers, known as Sewadars, prepare free meals at the giant kitchen (Langar hall)
A family discovery
Around the Sarovar (holy water tank) where you can bath
The usual long queue at the main gate of the Golden Temple
Visitors get religious "gracious gifts" called Prasads
A Sikh devotee in prayer
These Holy Guards are known as Sewadars at all Sikh Gurudwaras (temples)
A panoramic view of the Golden Temple
