The Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar, located in Northern Punjab, India, which is close to the border of Pakistan. It is the central gurdwara, or worship place, for all Sikhs in the world. Its proper name is Harmandir, which means "Temple of God" and is respectfully referred to as Darbar Sahib (meaning "court of the Lord"). Darbar Harmandir Sahib is popularly known as the Golden Temple because of its unique features. The gurdwara is constructed of white marble overlaid with genuine gold leaf. It stands in the center of the sarovar, a pool of fresh, clear, reflective water which is fed by the River Ravi, and said by some to originate from the Ganges River. Pilgrims and devotees bathe and perform ablution in the sacred waters of the tank which is known for its healing properties. Visitors gather inside the gurdwara to worship, listen to hymns, and hear the holy scripture of the Guru Granth Sahib read. The golden gurdwara has four entrances, one on each side to symbolically welcome everyone who enters regardless of caste, class, color, or creed.

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Akal Takhat Throne of Religious Authority The Akal Takhat is the foremost throne of five governing bodies of religious authority for Sikhs. A bridge extends from the Akal Takhat to the Golden Temple. The Akal Takhat houses the Guru Granth Sahib between midnight and 3am while cleaning is done. Every morning a conch shell sounds gather to perform ardas and prakash. Devotees carry the palanquin bearing Guru Granth Sahib upon their shoulders along the lamp lit bridge to the Golden Temple where it resides for the remainder of the day. Every evening at midnight the sukhasan ceremony is performed and the scripture is returned to its resting place at the Akal Takhat.

Langar and Seva Tradition Langar is a traditional free sanctified meal which is prepared and served at the temple. It is available to the tens of thousands pilgrims who visit daily. All cost is provided for by donations. Cooking, cleaning, and serving, is performed as voluntarily seva. The entire maintenance of the golden temple complex is carried out by devotees, pilgrims, sevadars, and worshipers, who volunteer their services.

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