So shiny!

Golden temple, Amritsar, at midday. Each day tens of thousands of Sikhs travel to and around its shiny splendor. The temple itself houses the Sikh holy book, a massive tome, from which passages are sung (quite beautifully, accompanied by drums) over speakers. I spent may a day walking around the perimeter, enjoying the soothing tunes and upbeat beats echoing across the holy water.