On the way back from Kashmir we stopped in Amritsar. The most important attraction in the city is the Golden Temple, the main Sikh pilgrimage destination, the same as Mecca is for Muslims. Free accomodatinon was provided, which included toilets and showers. Subsidized family rooms cost 2USD/night.
There was a separate dormitory for foreigners. There were some French, Chinese, Austrian and even one more Romanian (Alina from Montreal)
To get on the premises, one has to remove shoes and cover the head.
Free food was provided for those who needed it.
It was good but not quite our favorite: sweet rice, beans and some green spicy sauce.
Those who wanted could contribute to dish washing…
…or help with food preparation.
And finally the temple: