Dose the Golden Temple In Amritsar India have free lodging like other Gurdwaras?

Answer 1

YES. Golden Temple also has free and paid (very nominal) lodging facilities. There are Six Niwas which provide lodging facilities for pilgrims, maintained by the Sri Darbar Sahib authorities. The reception counters work around the clock to attend the visitors.

Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas: Also called Sri Guru Ram Das Sarai, was built in 1931. This project was initiated by the Local Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee Amritsar and its foundation stone was laid by Sant Sadhu Singh ji of Patiala on 17th January 1931. This building has 228 rooms and 18 halls spread over 2 stories, with modern sanitation and other amenities of civil life.

Guru Nanak Dev Niwas: This building houses sectarian offices of the different departments of SGPC apart from the lodging facilities for pilgrims.

Guru Hargobind Nawas: This building is situated near Gurdawara Baba Atal Sahib. Sri Guru Ramdas Library is situated in its basement.

Guru Arjan Dev Niwas: This building is situated at the entrance point to the main sarai area. It houses branch of Punjab & Sind Bank and scooter parking. The main booking counter for the rooms is also situated here.

Mata Ganga Ji Niwas: This stands exactly opposite to Guru Hargobind Niwas. It also houses INTERNET DEPARTMENT of SGPC.

Answer 2

YES.

You can stay as well as get meals for free. But then you are expected to donate some amount. As it is most of the times people keep donating something as per their capabilities. So you can stay and eat for free but please donate some money when you leave.

Get into touch with the gurudwara authorities when you reach Amritsar and register yourself. Earlier one was allowed to stay for 3 days ( couple of years back). Check for the regulations when you reach there.

Happy stay.

Answer 3

Yes.... Its got lodging with all modern amenities.