1/19/2012

Sarovar - Sacred Pool

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Sarovar - Sacred Pool

***** Location: India
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Earth, Humanity


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Explanation

The word sarovar may mean pond, pool, lake, or ocean. In Sikhism a sarovar refers to the sacred waters of a pool, or moat like tank, built around or close to gurdwara.

A sarovar may be:

•A square or rectangular open pool with steps descending into the water.
•A moat like structure completely or partially surrounding the gurdwara fed from a river or other water source.
•A covered tank or well beneath the ground.
•A fountain and pool.
•A trough.

The sarovars located at various gurdwaras were originally built for practical purposes including fresh water supply for cooking and bathing. In modern times the sarovars are used primarily by pilgrims for washing feet or for performing spiritual ablution known as isnaan.

The sacred waters of some sarovars are considered to have curative properties because of the continual prayers of Sikh scripture recited in the vicinity.

One of the most famous sarovars is a moat like structure completely surrounding the Golden Temple, Guruwara Harmandir Sahib, in Amritsar India.
The sarovar is fed by the River Ganges, known by locals as the Ganga.
source : sikhism.about.com





the Pool of Immortal Nectar
Golden Temple Sarovar Amritsar

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Gurdwara - the Worship Place of Sikhs

Gurdwara means the "guru's door".
A gurdwara is the Sikh meeting place for worship. The members of the congregation, welcome all people to worship in the gurdwara regardless of caste, color, or creed.
source : sikhism.about.com



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HAIKU


bitter cold -
the sarovar sparkles
in the sun


Dr. Sandip Sital Chauhan


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Related words

***** . Harmandir Sahib - Golden Temple Amritsar .


***** . Pond, small lake (ike 池) .


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