Diary entry on topic that i have visit golden temple
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Dear Diary
I am happy to share wish my views when i have visit Golden Temple with you.When I entered the Golden Temple, it was almost the place of worship that I wished it to be. There are rules to be followed here – followed by everyone. Everyone, without discrimination, was asked to remove their footwear and hand it over to the volunteers in the counters near the main entrance, who accept it with a smile on their lips. It’s a service that they do and they do it with happiness. Next, everyone is asked to cover their heads – men, who don’t wear a turban, can wear a handkerchief or a scarf and the women are required to cover their head with their Dupatta or portion of their Saree or a scarf. The third and the last rule before entering the temple courtyard is to go through a shallow pit filled with water to cleanse the feet. Someone who does not adhere to any of these rules is immediately approached by volunteers, like out of thin air, and requested politely to do so. There is no grumble, intimidation or high-handedness. Once inside the courtyard, it’s a visual treat (especially in the evening hours). The expanse has a ‘Sarovar’ (pond) in the middle which houses the main Temple. The corridors around the pond are laid in pristine white marble, which has a carpet running in the middle the entire length. People indulge inside the Temple complex in their own ways – some enter the pond and “cleanse” themselves, some take a brisk walk around the pond, some head directly to the main temple and some admit themselves into volunteering activities.There are volunteers who are involved in maintenance activities, round-the-clock, across the premises. From collecting footwear at the entrance to cleaning the marble floors of the premises to cooking and serving meals at the ‘Langar’ (Community Kitchen) – the volunteers are everywhere. There are also regular staff of the Golden Temple who along with the traditional guards (dressed in Blue or Saffron, wielding a spear) ensure that there is nothing or no-one out of place. The guards too are not obstructive; on the contrary they are hardly visible. I had found a nice spot and fished out my tripod, fixed it nicely on the floor and started taking pictures of the beautiful Temple in the night. The Temple complex is like a painting when viewed in the evening hours. I was fortunate enough to enjoy the beauty on a clear night sky. The pond with its near-still water reflects the image of the golden structure, if viewed from certain angles. The real with the reflected image on the water, with a thin almost invisible line is a treat to the eyes. When one enters the sanctum sanctorum, the golden glow is all around. The storeyed structure with a hollow main space, houses the holy ‘Granth’. Narrow spiral staircases lead to the upper stories from where one can look at the grandly secured and decorated ‘Granth’. This place is silent, but for the sacred chants of the guardians of the holy book and all one can do is watch everything in the milieu in awe.
The other important part of the Golden Temple is the ‘Langar’ – the community kitchen. I am not sure about other Gurudwaras in the world, but in here food is served to ‘One and All’ around the clock. The kitchen also is mostly run by volunteers, from cooking to serving the food to washing the utensils. Everything is done is an orderly fashion. People do not rush into the hall, like elsewhere. The streaming line of people are welcomed by volunteers handing over the dishes to have food with – a plate, a bowl, a spoon. Volunteers in the hall guide the people to places in the hall where they are made to sit on a carpet neatly laid out on the floor. Once seated the food – Roti (Indian bread), Dal (Lentils) and Kheer (Sweet porridge), is served again by volunteers. The other rule one has to keep in mind in ‘Langar’ is that the Rotis have to be accepted by holding forward your hands in a cupped fashion. There is no limitation to the amount of food one is served. Also there is no one to urge you to hurriedly finish your meals as is the case with one particular place of worship in Karnataka. After the meals, we are required to carry the dishes to an area where it is collected from us by other set of volunteers, again with humility and smile. The food, though a simple fare, is gratifying, sumptuous and Delicious.
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The diary entry about the visit to the Golden Temple is given below.
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Dear Diary,
I write to tell you all about my new adventure. Exploring historical landmarks is always an exciting adventure. Intriguing, to say the least. A few days ago, I went to Amritsar for a summer vacation and had one of those experiences.
My family and I took a train to Amritsar. After a well-deserved rest, we set out for Amritsar. The city of Amritsar has a long and rich history. It was first and foremost necessary that we make our way to the Golden Temple. Amritsar's Golden Temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs. This temple has undergone numerous renovations and rebuilds. When it was built, Akbar's respect for all faiths was evident, as was his dedication to the project. The Temple's domes are adorned with gold flakes. Harmandar Sahib and Darbar Sahib are other names for Amristar's Golden Temple. Among Sikhs, it is a major pilgrimage site. The holy temple was built under the direct supervision of Guru Arjan Dev. Muslim religious leader Mian Mir laid the foundation. Each side had its own set of doors, so it had four in total. A large pool surrounds it.
When it was time for us to leave the Golden Temple at 12 o'clock, we returned. The Golden Temple was a fantastic experience for me. In addition to being intellectually rewarding, the trip provided us with a glimpse into our country's proud history. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
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