I had an incredible weekend in Amritsar starting with a visit to the Harmandir Sahib or commonly called the Golden Temple. There are four entrances to the Golden Temple, symbolizing the openness of the Sikh religion and welcoming people of all backgrounds.
After receiving blessings at the Golden Temple, we made our way to the Wagah Border. The India/Pakistan border is one of the most contentious borders on earth and is lit so brightly it can be seen from space. Every evening there is a changing of the guards ceremony on both the Pakistan and India sides with thousands of people cheering and a huge display of nationalism. The energy from the crowd and the guards was contagious making for an extremely memorable experience.
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