Golden Temple

Question 1

Meaning

Answer 1

Pool- gives name Amrit sar
Bridge- symbolises souls journey after death
4 entrances- acceptance of an openness to all comers
Harminder- importance of Guru Granth Sahib
Lotus dome- purification
Langar- essential part of sewa

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

Pool- many bathe in this; symbolic cleansing
Gurus bridge - practical access
Entrances- practical
Harminder- to emphasises the importance of the Guru Granth Sahib, and to house very ancient copy
Shrines- to enable pilgrims to pay respects
Langar1 to feed the thousands of visitors

Question 3

Main features

Answer 3

Lake- now extended and man made
Gurus bridge- marble causeway
Gateways arch to the bridge- darshani deorhi
Entrances to the temple on all 4 sides
Main temple building- Sri harminder sahib
Guru Granth Sahib on jewel studded platform
Three storeys and lotus done
Langar