A langar hall is where you eat inside a gurdwara.

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yerhh but how many did he have ??

There are about 500000 in UK, 250000 in Canada and 100000 in US

Asmany times as they like, as some Sikhs are not as strict to their religon than others.

but manly 5 times a day.

In punjab both Saini anare land owner

farmers. during present days both Saini and Jatt both come under general

category and do not use any reservation for the progress of there

community coz these people are self built and very hard working by the

bliss of god. In the ancient times Saini used to have higher status then

jatt as according to the vedic caste system Saini fall under Kshatriya

(Kings and Warriors) .

Porus was most strongest and brave king at his times compared

with alexander the great. beside Sainiz also have made great leaps in

science & technology, business, sports, army,police..etc..one of the

earliest jathedar to sri akal takhat (highest sikh authority) belongs

to SAINI caste. America's richest sikh belongs to... SAINI caste. CEO of

Mastercard, world's 2nd largest used credit card, belongs to SAINI caste.

Late S. Ajit Singh owner of Ajit newspaper belongs to SAINI caste. Ajit

newspaper is the #1 punjabi newspaper all across punjab, canada, U.S

etc..

it is on the water because that was the only place they could build it

the number is countless really ...

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Approximately 250,000 Sikhs live in Britain where they form the largest Sikh community outside India. But it says on wikipedia there are 750,000

In the UK, there are approximately 500,000 Sikhs (see related links below for source.)

Sikh's go on a pilgrimage to Amritsar because they may want to go gain respect towards there religion, to become closer to their God or to learn more about their religion and the people that follow it.

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In temples called Gurdwaras. This doesn't just apply to Britain, it is world-wide.

I am often asked what my favorite sacred places are in the world, among the many dozens I have visited. I could not choose one in particular, but included in the top ten would certainly be the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib). It is a place of both stupendous beauty and sublime peacefulness. Originally a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity. The Buddha is known to have spent time at this place in contemplation.Two thousand years after Buddha's time, another philosopher-saint came to live and meditate by the peaceful lake. This was Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion. After the passing away of Guru Nanak, his disciples continued to frequent the site; over the centuries it became the primary sacred shrine of the Sikhs. The lake was enlarged and structurally contained during the leadership of the fourth Sikh Guru (Ram Dass, 1574-1581), and during the leadership of the fifth Guru (Arjan, 1581-1606), the Hari Mandir, or Temple of God was built. From the early 1600s to the mid 1700s the sixth through tenth Sikh Gurus were constantly involved in defending both their religion and their temple against Moslem armies. On numerous occasions the temple was destroyed by the Moslems, and each time was rebuilt more beautifully by the Sikhs. From 1767 onwards, the Sikhs became strong enough militarily to repulse invaders. Peace returned to the Hari Mandir.

The temple's architecture draws on both Hindu and Muslim artistic styles yet represents a unique coevolution of the two. During the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), Hari Mandir was richly ornamented with marble sculptures, golden gilding, and large quantities of precious stones. Within the sanctuary, on a jewel-studded platform, lies the Adi Grantha, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs. This scripture is a collection of devotional poems, prayers, and hymns composed by the ten Sikh gurus and various Moslem and Hindu saints. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until long past sunset, these hymns are chanted to the exquisite accompaniment of flutes, drums, and stringed instruments. Echoing across the serene lake, this enchantingly beautiful music induces a delicate yet powerful state of trance in the pilgrims strolling leisurely around the marble concourse encircling the pool and temple. An underground spring feeds the sacred lake, and throughout the day and night pilgrims immerse themselves in the water, a symbolic cleansing of the soul rather than an actual bathing of the body. Next to the temple complex are enormous pilgrims' dormitories and dining halls where all persons, irrespective of race, religion, or gender, are lodged and fed for free.

Amritsar, the original name of first the ancient lake, then the temple complex, and still later the surrounding city, means "pool of ambrosial nectar." Looking deeply into the origins of this word amrit, we find that it indicates a drink of the gods, a rare and magical substance that catalyzes euphoric states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. With this word we have a very clear example of the spirit, power, or energetic character of a particular place becoming encoded as an ancient geographical place name. The myth is not just a fairy tale. It reveals itself as a coded metaphor if we have the knowledge to read the code: The waters of Amritsar flowing into the lake of the Hari Mandir were long ago - and remain today - a bringer of peacefulness.

People go on a pilgramage to refect, pray or just get close to God and ask for forgiveness. People hope to get the result they want. In some religions a pilgramage is a key part of the religious beliefs and is 'required' for all practicing that religion.

A real Sikh does not go on a pilgrim for ones satisfiaction with god

24.3 feet big

The Golden Temple was built over 200 years ago! It is still there now.

Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji chose Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji as the next guru. Before the second guru became a guru, he was known as Bhai Laina Ji.

Popular Punjabi dinner menu (vej)

1. PANEER TIKKA with Hari Chutney (as a starter)

2. Naan or TANDOOR ROTI

3. MALAI KOFTA

4. BAI NGAN BHARTA

5. RAJMAH

6. SALAD

7. LASSI

You are the only Indian to be recognized internationally whithout question of having links with India. and an undisputed Indian.

The names "Singh" and "Kaur" were first given to Sikhs by their tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to be used as last name, thus eliminating any caste distinction. They were never used by Sikhs but as middle names.

All Sikh men use Singh as their middle name. Singh means Lion, signifying bravery.

All Sikh women use Kaur as their middle name. Kaur means Princess, signifying beauty.

In the 13 century, Aamir Khusarao invented tabla. He broke mruang into two parts to manke the tabla.Of cource after that he aded some changes to it.