What is Kirtan Darbar?

The Annual Kirtan Darbar is organized on the campus to thank and seek the blessings of the Almighty. Held in the evening, the Kirtan Darbar is attended by the GJIMT community and members of the public. Kirtaniyas of renown sing the ‘Gurshabad’ and create a blissful atmosphere.

What happens in the Golden Temple on a daily basis?

The temple is open to visitors round the clock except for four hours at night, which is the time used for cleaning the shrine. Every day around 10:30 pm, the scripture is carried out in a golden palanquin from the gurudwara to the Akal Takht (which is the resting place).

Can we stay in Golden Temple at night?

Anyone can stay for free in the temple complex, a monk saw us walking with backpacks and took us to the dormitory accommodation called “Guru Arjan Nev Diwas”, simple accommodation with a shared bathroom reserved for tourists, you are allowed to stay here for free for 3 days.

Who is Worshipped in Golden Temple?

This is the holiest temple in the Sikh faith. Guru Ramdas Sahib, the 4th of 10 Sikh gurus, constructed the temple and its pool in the 1500s as a place of worship for all. The temple has been renovated many times, adding features such as the marble inlays along the floor.

Can I wear shorts in Gurudwara?

– Low hanging trousers, shorts, short skirts, short tops and similar clothing are not appropriate. – Please do not wear clothing which may be offensive to other attendees. – You must cover your head when entering the Gurudwara building. – Hats and Caps are not allowed.

Is the Golden Temple real gold?

The gold used to plate the Golden Temple is 24-karat gold, which is much purer than the 22-karat gold we are familiar with.

Who owns the Golden Temple?

After learning of the Gurdwara through Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad “Mir Osman Ali Khan” started giving yearly grants towards it. The management and operation of Durbar Sahib – a term that refers to the entire Golden Temple complex of buildings, was taken over by Ranjit Singh.