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Tag: Golden Temple

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Oct 16, 2017

Happy Diwali 2017

Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu Festival of Lights and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It is a day of Hindu solidarity. Hindus all over the world celebrate this festival and it is a joyous time for families. Families and friends get together, gifts are exchanged, new clothes are worn, lavish meals are cooked, and time is shared with loved ones throughout the day. At night, oil l...

Nov 5, 2013 Photography & Travel

Best Location for Diwali Celebration in India - Amritsar

Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus worldwide and many of these celebrations are a collage of color, lights, music and food. This year Diwali took place on November 2nd. The best place I've seen Diwali celebrated is in Amritsar, India. The Golden Temple in Amritsar, North
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Jan 12, 2012 Photography & Travel

Kitchen of Compassion

The Golden Temple in Amritsar is one of my favorite places for so many reasons. One major reason is that they selflessly feed tens of thousands of people every day. What an act of compassion and service. I came across this video on Vimeo and it's really well done showing the k
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Oct 25, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Diwali Morning at the Golden Temple

Wow! What an amazing morning we had at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Truly a sacred place made even more special by the tens of thousands of Sikhs that are so welcoming with smiles and wishes of "Happy Diwali".
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Oct 12, 2011 Photography & Travel

Amritsar and the Golden Temple

The Golden Temple in Amritsar, located in the state of Punjab, India, is the holiest shrine for Sikhs around the world. The temple was founded in 1577 by guru Ram Das (the fourth guru). Amritsar is 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Lahore, Pakistan and therefore, very close to I
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Jan 14, 2011 Quotes

Quote by Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Day 31)

Today is the last day in our series of entrepreneurial quotes that have spanned a month. We wrap up the series with a wise, simple and yet profound quote by my guru, reminding us that in our pursuit of entrepreneurship, to always hold in mind that ... "Life is meant to be lived
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Jan 10, 2011 Quotes

Quote by Jay Gallert (Day 27)

"The true leader is always listening, learning and being truly open to the world around him." - Jay M. Gallert, CEO, Health Net. Inc., Woodland Hills, CA Photo: The festival of lights, Diwali, lived true to its name at the Golden Temple as tens of thousands of Sikhs gathered i
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