Harimandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, is the most important Sikh shrine and has emerged as the spiritual capital of the Sikh faith. Because of its unique role in Sikh history and psyche, it has become the symbol of the Sikh community's undying faith and religious fervour. Through pictures and stories the book tries to capture the glory and grandeur of the Golden Temple and the central role that the shrine plays in the life of the Sikhs all over the world. Dr. Mohinder Singh, an eminent historian and Director of the National Institute of Panjab Studies, New Delhi, has provided text for the book, while the many color pictures have been taken by Sondeep Shankar, one of India's leading photographers.