Amritsar

I crossed the border into Indian Punjab at Attari, where I witnessed the electrifying border ceremony. On either side of the border gate the Indian and Pakistani guards engage in a pompous ceremony that is cheered on by thousands of patriots. The guards march towards the gate, trying to out-stomp and
out-scowl each other, they shake hands and lower the flags, all the while being accompanied by the cheers and screams from over 10.000 mad Indians and Pakistani.
I moved on to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple.





The Golden temple is Sikhism's holiest place and attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. The stunning temple is build from 750 kg of pure gold and marble. It's one of India's most splendid structures.
Sikhs worship their 10 guru's and the Guru Granth Sahib, their holy book. During the day the book is taken out to display and priests read continuously from copies.
People bath themselves in the holy waters of the lake and accept prasad, holy food prepared by the priests.