Sikh Architecture: the Harmandir Sahib
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February 23, 2009, 12:00 pm
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As a change of pace, I’ll give a short overview of Sikh architecture and the Harmandir Sahib, perhaps better known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Sikh architecture centers around the gurdwara, where a guru lives, and the Sahib or temple. Domes are a recurring element, as are pointed arches; unlike De Stijl or many other modernist groups, curves and intricate designs are valued, as is evidenced by the Harmandir Sahib. This is a trait shared with other styles of Indian architecture. What we would now call city planning is also a key component of the Sikh style; the Golden Temple compound includes some 28 structures. On to the pictures (make sure you view the full size version of each picture).
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- Map of the compound
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- One view
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- An entranceway to the compound
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- The inside of the temple, and a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib
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- One of the entranceways, as viewed from inside the compound
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- The Ramgarhia Bunga, another building in the complex
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Please note that the only known tossup on the pool of nectar surrounding the Golden Temple was written by yours truly.
Comment by Andrew Hart February 23, 2009 @ 3:36 pmThat was in Impossible Speedchecks, right?
Comment by Evan February 23, 2009 @ 3:37 pmThis was indeed a nice change of pace. Unfortunately, I am condemned to wondering what sort of fish live in the pool.
Comment by dg61 February 23, 2009 @ 9:45 pm