True to the Sikhism’s comprehensive nature, all are welcome, regardless of caste or creed, at its hotiest shrine, which is also called Sri Harmandir Sahib. The temple, standing in the middle of a tank, exhibits tremendous architectural brilliance and is a blend of both the Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. Pilgrims and visitors must remove their shoes, wash their feet and cover their heads with scarves. A causeway leads to the two-storey marble temple, Hari Mandir Sahib which stands majestically in the middle of the sacred pool Amrit Sarovar (Pool of Nectar). The original copy of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, is kept under a pink shroud in the Hari Mandir Sahib during the day and is brought
