I came to the Golden Temple first during the day. It was fairly crowded with the devout and tourists alike.
Vaisakhi is one of the most important Sikh religious festivals, commemorating the tenth Guru's creation of the order of holy soldiers that would defend Sikhism against its enemies.
Celebrations culminate with a large parade through the city as the Sikh Scripture (Guru Granth Sahib) and holy relics are carried in procession (seen in the bus).
Here, devotees clamour to touch the Scripture.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple formally known as Rokuonji.
In 1397 construction started on the Golden Pavilion as part of a new residence for the retired shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Kinkakuji was converted into a Zen temple after Yoshimitsu's death in 1408.
The Golden Pavilion functions as shariden, housing sacred relics of the Buddha and is covered in gold leaf.
One of Bagan's largest and most imposing temples. It was completed in the 13th century and its name means "Throne from which Homage is Paid".
walking in temple bar is an explosion of colors...and not only cause of the beer you probably drunk in the pub...
This photo was taken at 2:00 am. The city was wide awake.
While i was taking the time to appreciate that beautiful bridge, my camera did the same... for a few seconds.
Golden Gate, San Francisco, California, USA
september 2007
Heading north across the Golden Gate Bridge.