Chapter 264: Silence is Loneliness

The Sikh Golden Temple and more than 40 other temples were besieged by force and the Golden Temple was occupied, the buildings of the Golden Temple were severely damaged, the leader of the Sikh radical faction, Bindranwale, was killed, a total of more than 1,000 people were killed, and more than 7,000 moderate leaders, including the leaders of the moderate faction, were arrested. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 The Golden Temple incident has exacerbated tensions between the Indian government and the Sikhs.

Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh guards in October of the same year. Later, when the Indian government offered to fund the restoration of the already porous Golden Temple, the Sikhs decided to rebuild the sacred temple and eventually restored it to its original splendor appearance. Now more than thirty years have passed, and the Golden Temple has long been free of the tension of the year.

We gradually forgot the tragedy that had happened here, and innovation returned to peace. Every day, Sikhs from all over the world gather here to pray for a better future for themselves and for the Sikh people. The beautiful Golden Temple, set against the backdrop of the jade liquid pool, has become a symbol of Amritsar, attracting tens of thousands of tourists to see its beautiful figure and gorgeous face.

and Zariwara Park Map Copyright Sikhism is a theological religion that arose in India in the 15th century, mainly in the Indian state of Punjab. The word "Sikh" is derived from Sanskrit and means "student", "disciple", "believer". Sikhs are known as Sikhs, and long hair, combs, hoops, daggers, and shorts are the five major symbols of the Sikh faith.

The Adi Grant, which is revered by the ten lamas and taught by the masters, is based on the basic teachings of fairness and justice, poverty alleviation and religious freedom. The circles of religious symbols represent the one true God that does not always exist, the scimitars on the left and right symbolize the defense of truth and justice, and the double-edged knives in the middle represent the knives used to cook.

The holy city of Sikhism is Amritsar, and the holy place is the Golden Monastery of Amritsar, known as the "place of the gods". The Golden Temple provides free food and lodging to worshippers and the poor every day. The Sikhs give the impression of being brave and fearless, and this has to do with their education. Historically, the Sikhs and the British colonizers, and the Indian government.

and bloody clashes with both Hindus and Muslims. In order to counter the oppression of the Mughal dynasty, Sikhism gradually developed into a militarized organization. The Sikh scriptures are the Atigrant, which emphasizes the equality of all men, the brothers of men and the sisters of women, and opposes caste separation and discrimination against women.

Sikh men wrap their heads in long cloths, are brave and good at fighting, and are often named "Singh", which means lion. In modern times, they followed the British army to all parts of the British Commonwealth, and the patrols in the British Concession of Four Seas City were mainly Sikhs.

When it was almost seven o'clock in the evening at the entrance of the Golden Temple, Xueluo and Liu Jingshu came to the entrance of the Golden Temple. Pilgrims and visitors must take off their shoes and wrap their heads before entering the Golden Temple, and there is a free place to store shoes. The staff are all volunteers. It is a place where the spirit of dedication is strong, and you will have a deeper appreciation after entering the Golden Temple.

Xueluo and Liu Jingshu didn't know how to tie their headscarves, and the staff enthusiastically helped Xueluo and Liu Jingshu tie them. Next, I am about to enter the Golden Temple of the Magical World, and I am looking forward to it. The first sight after stepping into the Golden Temple with the surging flow of people. Wow, wonderland! If you want to say that you are not amazed by its beautiful face, that is not true.

Really squeezed. At night, a golden building glows brightly and floats in a huge pool, its body set off by a pool of swaying blue water. The building is still, the water is slightly moving, at this moment, it seems to have life, it is smart, it is so flickering and shaking in front of your eyes, taking your heart and seizing your mind.

Time and space seemed to be frozen at this moment. In fact, Xueluo's heart is really strong, and he has seen a lot of the world. However, the moment the snow fell and the Golden Temple looked at each other, there was a feeling of being electrocuted. It's not majestic, it's not spectacular, but it's expressive, and it feels like there's a desperate desire to talk to your heart!

Below are a few pictures of the Golden Temple at night taken from different angles. The Golden Temple as seen near the north entrance. The white building to the west is the entrance to the Golden Temple Promenade, as well as the Sikh Elders' Hall and the church's event venue. The Golden Temple, seen from the north side, can be seen from here with a long corridor with a canopy dragging behind it.

The promenade is filled with devotees waiting in line to enter the Golden Temple and tourists looking forward to seeing the inner view of the Golden Temple. The white-domed building at the rear houses the Sikh library. The Golden Temple seen from the west, and the white gate hole opposite is the free canteen and free accommodation for 1,000 people. The Golden Temple seen from the south.

On the right there are two tall minarets. The building on the northeast side of the Golden Temple. The bell tower building on the left is the Sikh Museum, and the doorway below is the entrance to the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple seen from the south. The water shimmers with golden light. The face of the Golden Temple seen from near the entrance of the "Free Cafeteria" on the east side. It's a bit like a big golden ship floating on the water.

Close-up. The main building of the Golden Temple is known as the "jewel in the crown of Sikhism". It does resemble a gemstone, a golden sparkling gem, especially when seen at night. It combines the styles and characteristics of Hindu architecture and Islamic architecture, and coexists with beauty and dignity. The entire building is made of white marble, which is as warm as jade.

The lower part of the white marble wall is very elegant, and the upper part is carved with beautiful floral ornaments, and the floral pattern is inlaid with colored gemstones, which looks like a beautiful flower window from a distance, and the upper part is made of copper plate and gild, which looks very graceful and luxurious. The gold face is covered with delicate patterns that shimmer in gold as you move under the reflection of the light.

At the top of the building is a large circular dome resembling a budding lotus flower and a magnificent crown, which is said to have been made of 750 kilograms of gold. A bright lamp on top of the "crown" looks like a large white pearl glittering, and on each of the four corners around the dome is an Islamic-style minaret.

A courtier's hat is clustered around the crown. In short, it is beautiful. The entrance to the main building of the Golden Temple. Xueluo and Liu Jingshu also followed the long line into the inside to visit. The inside of the Golden Temple is resplendent with gold and jewels, and the lights are bright. There are religious people who chant the Sikkim Holy Scriptures inside. This holy book will be placed in the gold shop tomorrow morning.

It is offered to the faithful and then put back in the building next side of the Elders' Hall in the evening for safekeeping. I don't understand religion, there are a lot of religious items in it, but I can't understand it, I just feel the strong and solemn religious atmosphere inside. There were too many worshippers, and they came out as the procession walked around without stopping. Photography is not allowed inside the Golden Temple.

The Golden Temple Jade Pool is surrounded by a circle of beautiful white buildings. This is the Sikh Museum Bell Tower on the north side. The doorway below is the entrance to the Golden Temple. In addition to combining Islamic and Hindu architectural features, this building also has a bit of European architectural flavor. See past the Sikh Museum bell tower from another perspective.

Close-up view of the Sikh Museum Bell Tower. At the top of it stands a beautiful bell tower. The doorway on the ground floor is the entrance to the Golden Temple. The lattice terrace on the second floor of the Sikh Museum Bell Tower has a semi-circular leaf-like rain shelter above it, and the white walls are very elegant and tangible. Stained windows in the Sikh Museum. The Sikh Patriarch's Council and the Golden Temple Management Committee building on the west side of the Golden Temple.

The Sikh Patriarch's Council and the Golden Temple Management Committee BuildingThe Sikh Imam Council on the west side of the Golden Temple and the Golden Temple Management Committee building Believers bathing in the jade liquid pool. The honorific title of a Sikh elder. Many believers come forward to worship and communicate their hearts through the window. At night, there are still many people walking counterclockwise around the square pond to "turn the scriptures", borrowing Tibetan Buddhist religious terminology.

I don't know what Sikhism calls this religious form of worship. A team of Sikh pilgrims. The old man carrying the flag walked in front. The man in the black turban who walked in the middle of the front row was extraordinarily respected. Seeing them holding a red-skinned pamphlet in their hands, possibly a Sikh holy text, they circled around the pool.

As he walked, he chanted silently, his face full of piety. The honorific position of the Sikh elder, many people bow down. There are many signs hanging in the corridors on the first floor of the museum. Sikh devotees watching the notices and resting in the corridors. A family of Sikhs who come to worship the Golden Temple. Sikhs resting under the porch.

They wore thick brightly colored turbans around their heads. Compared to the Christians in civilian clothes, they appeared more solemn. There is a characteristic of the people who worship at the Golden Temple - most of them are not afraid of the camera, and many of them even like to let you take pictures. It's a great place to take a picture of humanity. A very connected mother and daughter. When they saw the snow falling, they took the initiative to stand with their cameras and let the snow fall to take pictures.

The people here are so gentle and friendly. Two brothers. Many people sit by the pool at night and quietly enjoy the sacred lights of the Golden Temple. Companions went into battle, and there were countless people who came around to seek a good match. A javelin-wielding temple guard, a stylish Sikh uncle. Asked for a photo by gentle Indian cuties. Xueluo and Liu Jingshu bathe in the lights of the night by the jade liquid pool of the Golden Temple.

After experiencing this night, I really realized what is a holy place, what is a fairyland, and what is a brilliant light! That feeling is unforgettable. 4~1124 Amritsar half-day tour, Amritsar → Agra. Overnight on the train. The planned stay in Amritsar was cut short by 5 hours due to train delays.

So, today you have to hurry up and see the Golden Temple. The night view of the Golden Temple that I went to see last night was also very good, but first, I was in a hurry to take a closer look, and second, the taste was still very different from what I saw during the day. At six o'clock in the morning, I hurried to the Golden Temple before breakfast. This is the west gate of the main gate of the Golden Temple, and there is a large square in front of the door.

The entrance to the Golden Temple compound is in the doorway on the ground floor of the bell tower in front of it, where there is a free shoe storage area, where shoes are not allowed to be worn or carried in. If you don't meet the requirements, the staff at the shoe storage will help you pack them. Both men and women must wear a headscarf on their heads, bald heads or hats.

This photo was taken reflexively when Xueluo and Liu Jingshu walked out of the Golden Temple, and the light was still very dim when they went in the morning. The first sight I saw when I walked into the Golden Temple in the early morning: many, many people stood by the pool, facing the direction of the Golden Temple, listening to the sound of chanting over the loudspeaker, clasping their hands together, and silently chanting the Sikh Bible in their mouths.

That scene was really moving. The souls of people who have no religious beliefs, such as Xueluo and Liu Jingshu, are also deeply brought into that atmosphere of worship that is extremely pious. No matter how wild your heart is, it will stop at this time, and merge into the trickling stream of ideals. Many pilgrims bathe here, wash their souls with holy water, and pray for the future of themselves and their families.

On a clear day, the water in the pond appears to be exceptionally blue, in addition to the factor of reflecting the blue sky, keeping the pool water clean is also an important reason. Although many pilgrims go down to bathe in the water every day, and although there are many koi fish in the water, the water is kept very clean, free of any clutter and turbidity.

At this time, the golden temple standing in the center of the pool is like a golden lotus flower with buds in bloom, exuding endless beauty and charm. A very delicate and beautiful white building. At first glance, it is very European-style architecture, especially the bell tower, which is very refreshing, and from this point of view, the two round clocks do not look like a pair of eyes of an owl.

The doorway under the bell tower is the entrance to the Golden Temple. On the opposite side of the pool, in the symmetrical position of the Golden Temple, there is also a building with the same appearance, which is the Sikh Library. You think, such a large courtyard, two such white bell towers on the left and right, and blue pond water in the middle, even if there is no golden temple, it is a picturesque scenery.

Coupled with the treasure of the town temple in the center of the pond - the golden temple shaped like a treasure seal, the scenery is intoxicating, alas, don't want it! Sikh Museum. The snow-white wall, with the morning sun, began to warm red, then warm jade, and then snow-white, very refreshing! The bell tower on the top of the museum looks like an eagle with a crown on its head?

On the west side, the Sikh Elders' Council Hall and the Golden Temple Management Committee building. Located at the other end of the promenade that leads to the Golden Temple. The whole building is also a combination of Hindu, Islamic, and European architectural styles, and from a distance, the architectural style is very different from the two sides, with spirit, which can be called the head of the dragon.

The white building on the north side of the Sikh Elders' Hall floats on the water like a large white cruise ship. The buildings above are layered on top of each other, with concave and convex shapes. There is a corridor on the ground floor, which is connected to the museum building on the north side and the library building on the south side, where people can rest or shelter from the sun and wind and rain.

Sikh Elders' Hall and Golden Temple Management Committee Building. The golden dome shines in the sun. In the center of the small hall under the dome, through the glass window, a yellow satin statue was faintly visible in the center, perhaps the Sikh sacred text enshrined. There are two red flagpoles on the side, which are tall, like two red tassel guns poking on the side to guard the Golden Temple.

Sikh Elders' Hall and Golden Temple Management Committee Building. It looks like the bow of a large ship facing the wind, and the minaret with small hats on the top is clustered around the golden dome in the middle. The whole building is very imposing. Gem mosaics on the marble walls of the Golden Temple. Not only is the picture beautiful and delicate, but also the filling materials used are from pure natural primary color stone.