The Golden Temple complex is the most sacred place for people of Sikh faith and is considered a national monument in India. Also known as Harmandir Sahib, it is located within the holy water pond (Amrit Sarovar).

The outer surface of the Golden Temple is clad with gold coated copper plates as well as white marble inlaid with colored stones. The Temple consists of a large central dome with 4 smaller cupolas located on each of the 4 corners. The Amrit Sarovar is surrounded by the Colonnade (Parikrama) and the Entrance Gates, the Clock Tower, and two Watch Towers (Bhungas).

The lighting treatment has been designed to highlight the natural beauty of the architecture, without encumbering it with conflicting shadows and color distortion, such that it becomes a beacon of purity and piety for the faithful, within the tranquil Amrit Sarovar. By using a mixture of High Pressure Sodium and LED fixtures, we were able to bring out the true color of the gold on the Harmandir Sahib.

AWA Lighting Designers undertook this project as pro-bono (Sewa) work. We are deeply honored and grateful for this opportunity to relight the Golden Temple, given to us at the behest of the honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr S.S. Badal, and the SGPC.

Project Team:
Architect:  Ranjodh Singh
Client: SGPC
Lighting Designer: AWA Lighting Designers

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