Temple Trip

On a fine, sunny Thursday, Room 16, Room 18 and 19 trudged to the golden temple in Manuwera called Nanakser Isher Darbar. As we were walking on the safe footpath my friend and I were talking about how good the food will be.

Finally we arrived. Raj came and welcomed us and told us to take our shoes off and cover our heads. Next we came in and lined our shoes in the shelves to make neat and tidy rows. We covered our heads with scarfs and bandanas to show respect. We washed our hands and wiped and dried them.

Next we tip-toed upstairs and bowed down. That shows God how intelligent you are because you are show him your brain when you bow down. As we tip-toed to the white mat and folded our arms and legs Raj started his talk.

He said that there are 10 gurus. Gu means darkness ru means lightness so it’s from darkness to light. He also talked about how there are 35 alphabets in India. We learned that India invented the number zero.

Have you ever seen people with long hair and turbans? You’ll know they’re Sikhs because Sikhs don’t cut their hair. Talking about not cutting hair we have the five k’s. We have a small sword to keep us away from danger, a wooden comb, cotton pants and a small gold or silver bracelet and bangle which is called a Kara. This is a bracelet that also protects you from danger.

Next we tasted some sweet and delicious refreshments to sweeten your mouth before the main course. After we tip-toed down stairs we zoomed and sat down on the bumpy mats.

The volunteers came and helped us with the food. There was some spicy paneer curry, dhal which is made out of lentils, rice and water. We aren't allowed to eat meat because we do not believe in killing animals.

After a big, filling meal we said goodbye and trudged back to school. I felt all charged up because it was fun letting other people know what it is like in the golden temple.