Golden Temple

The entrance to the Golden Temple complex is through an archway with inlay work. The main entrance has a Victorian clock tower.

Our first view of Golden Temple

The temple is in white marble with the walls decorated with inlaid flower and animals symbols in the style of the Taj Mahal.

Clock Tower


Main Entrance

The architecture of the golden temple is a blend of the Hindu and Muslim styles.

Golden Temple

Upper Dome

The upper storey is gold plated, crowned with a dome (the Golden Dome) shaped like an inverted lotus, pointing back to earth to symbolize the Sikh´s concern with the problems of this world.

A Sikh in Service of Golden Temple

Golden Temple Map

The temple building has four entrances instead of the usual single entry. This is symbolic of the openness of Sikhism.

Near Sarovar

Causeway

Top of the temple

The Golden Temple is open to all but visitors must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering temple.