VISITING the Sikh GOLDEN TEMPLE on the BUSIEST DAY OF THE YEAR Amritsar, INDIA 🇮🇳 INDIAN STREET FOOD

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Wow! You don’t want to miss this episode! I hope you are able to feel like you are here with us as we explore the famous Sikh Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar, India. It is nice and cool in India’s Punjab state. Our goal for today is to spend all day at the Golden Temple (Darbar Sahib), but before we do that we need to get some Indian street food for breakfast. We head in search of a local streetside restaurant (known as a Dhaba) because we plan to each as much kulcha (buttery stuffed bread) as we can while we are in Punjab. Our first stop is at the famous Bhai Kulwant Singh - Kulchian Wale. We had to wait a while to get a seat, but it was worth it. The food was amazing and our tummies were full when we left. Then, we went in search of headscarves (both males and females are required to cover their heads while in the temple). After that, we were ready to experience a full day at Amritsar’s Golden Temple.
In this video, Jonathan walks you through what to expect while visiting the Golden Temple: checking your shoes, entering the temple, walking around, stepping into the Amrit Sarovar water surrounding the Golden Temple, eating the Langar, exploring the food preparation area (Cedar tries to jump in and help out), receiving the (karah prasad) and more.
This is a bittersweet moment for us, as we have to say goodbye to India for now (we will be back!). Please join us on our long layover in Dubai, where we explore a variety of cuisine options!
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0:00 Golden Temple Road
2:10 Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale
7:39 Squarespace
8:47 Shoe Check
12:14 Entering the Golden Temple
15:20 Amrit Sarovar (Nectar of Immortality)
17:24 Drinking Water
19:49 Langar Hall
32:27 Langar Food Preparation
39:31 Walking the Rectangle
43:52 Karah Prasad
49:17 Huge Line for Sri Harmandir Sahib
51:08 Gurudwara Ber Baba Budha Sahib
52:44 Getting Our Shoes
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@sunny96789 Жыл бұрын

When your daughter volunteered to help out in the Langar it showed how well she is brought up! In sikh culture helping in the Langar is one of the nicest things one can do.

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

We absolutely loved the experience!

@zerocarbon6787 Жыл бұрын

Not just in sikh culture. Its in buddhist jain hindu aka indian culture to make serve food

@shagunbhasin3049 Жыл бұрын

@@zerocarbon6787 yup I agree 👍 But what Sikh culture doing in the world no one can do 💯 Waheguru ji 🙏

@joshwanker Жыл бұрын

@@zerocarbon6787 bruh!!! That's why india is starving 😂😂. I have only seen sikhs give free food but never seen a "buddist jain hindu aka indian culture" do it. Stop lying. haha

@gursimrangohir5113 7 ай бұрын

but sikhs are best@@zerocarbon6787

@debyorkshirelass9674 Жыл бұрын

I so wish every nation would take this beautiful ethic to feed human kind , wouldn't it be a beautiful world with no starving. This vlog has overwhelmed my heart ♥

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

It's an amazing place to be a part of. I hope we have the opportunity for a third visit later in life. :-)

@mankind9074 Жыл бұрын

Langar (community kitchen- free food) & voluntary service is one the tenents of Sikhism.

@simabhattacharjee1551 Жыл бұрын

travel with parents in this type of holy places make it more memorable. I hope your kids never forget this moment with parents. Great parents🙏

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

It was an amazing experience!

@gurmukhsingh179 Жыл бұрын

Watching from New Jersey ❤❤

@sunny96789 Жыл бұрын

As an Indian i just wanted to say you guys have so much patience and kindness in your hearts.

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Sunny!

@sarabsingh5654 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for visiting Golden Temple!! Love and Respect from INDIA!! Sat Shri Akal!!

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit!

@alwayslearning100 Жыл бұрын

Well done, Jonathan, how you manage to get your family through such a crowd, carrying Forest, commenting on what you see and film at the same time. Very interesting video! Thank you.

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's absolutely our pleasure to be in India.

@Adgaming_editor21 Жыл бұрын

We love our sikh people❤

@HarmeetSingh-bg8os Жыл бұрын

Accepting with both the palms open and joined together, is a sign of humble acceptance in Indian culture, from someone whom one considers a 'Giver'. Here the volunteer is serving food to you on behalf of the almighty, as no pilgrim is entitled to a service as such. Since the roti/bread is considered as a staple, it is treated as a Prasad from the Almighty, and hence it is asked to be accepted with open palms. It is a gentle reminder to everyone who partakes the langar that all of us are equal and also we are beggars in the court of the Almighty/God/Nature/Universe and that every aspect of our survival, may it be the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the cotton we wear etc. etc. , is provided to us only by the grace of mother nature. Essentially it's a lesson in humility to curb one's false sense of Ego.

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the context. I hope I did not offend.

@HarmeetSingh-bg8os Жыл бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamily You are a very kind and humble person and so is your family. There are a lot of unsaid and even unexplained traditions in the Indian culture that even Indians at times are unaware of, so one cannot expect foreign tourists or new visitors to be aware of such intricacies. But by asking such questions, a seeker opens himself to a new realm of understanding. And that's the real essence of any pilgrimage. Also, be rest assured that a seeker like yourself cannot offend anyone. Happy travels and take care.

@jasbirkauruppal3673 Жыл бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamily Not at all . Its gurudwara = holy place , no one will get offended .God forgives one and all . N u dint commit any sin or offence . God bless u n ur family. Watching from Mumbai

@arushiwadhwa1803 Жыл бұрын

And trust me you can have that meal and water...It's the most holy place in our sikh culture... You'll not fall sick everrr...❤️❤️❤️

@Anu20810 Жыл бұрын

How adorable is Forest! Your family is beautiful. Stay blessed!

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@understandingthesoul9572 Жыл бұрын

Definitely very crowded but I really appreciate the patience of your kids, Johnathan and Kelly. And Forest sings so well 😅

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Huu159 Жыл бұрын

You guys are next-level when it comes to traveling and taking care of your family

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Huu Huu!

@belle9432 Жыл бұрын

Your look just blends in with the sardars I must add your kids are so well behaved and not at all fussy eaters hats off to you guys such well raised kids ❤

@5551kamaljit Жыл бұрын

Your kids are soo good and well mannered. It was soo sweet when your daughter wanted to help. Waheguru ji bless you all and everyone around you.

@yangerjamir0906 Жыл бұрын

I love that Forest is oblivious to all the chaos surrounding him and living in his own world.

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

He is a funny little guy! :-)

@bobbyeapen6049 Жыл бұрын

Soo much peace in one place. 🙏🏽

@FatimaAli-om4qx Жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful children you must be very proud of them, really enjoyed this video so much detail and the children were not afraid to try anything even little Forrest thank you for sharing much love from the UK

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Fatima!

@DESIRootss Жыл бұрын

U can drink water anway in Punjab india s north part pure drinking water water has 21 minral and filter water artificial add

@sanjeevgaur2150 Жыл бұрын

You have a blessed daughter man ur the best parents hat's off to ur bringing bro God bless 🙏

@aakashdeepsharma3986 Жыл бұрын

Your family is very humble !! I always see you adapt and respect the culture so quickly. Wish u all the best wherever you go!! ❤❤

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Aakashdeep.

@charanjitsingh1151 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. The kids look like they had fun. Kids also showed lot of patience on a busy day. Hats off to them.

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@charanjitsingh1151 Жыл бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamily when you put out one hand to receive roti, it is like you are begging. With two hands you are receiving an offering from the temple.

@ChessPlay007 Жыл бұрын

That sweet thing you were mentioning during the donation, it is actually called as ‘Kadha Parshad’. This is just for the knowledge. Great Video.

@Prateek5505 Жыл бұрын

The lady is telling it's 1st of jan first day of new year it has to be fully packed ...every temple , gurudwara is full on first day

@Chirag_Rajput Жыл бұрын

You got one more subscriber today 👍 Loved the video & your family’s kind gesture towards this holy place. I Appreciate. 👍👌

@sanjaysanj6688 Жыл бұрын

Always told ya Forest is a Rockstar , fab singing 👍🤩👍

@parikshitd Жыл бұрын

Hey Bag pack family 👪 I'm so much amazed to see u guys looking awesome in sikha turban n traditional attire Sikh community is the only community who serves free food without any discrimination whether they r Hindu Muslim Christian or any religion they believe on Humanity only and not in India all around the globe they help to everyone whether it's a pandemic situation or natural disaster or any tough situation they come forward to help the needyones love u from india 🇮🇳

@canadiancanadian7620 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Excellent information on the Sikh temple and community kitchen. Thank you for sharing your story.

@debyorkshirelass9674 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazed by the love that is shared to feed this amount of people for this length of time throughout the years i admire this beautiful religion 🙏🙏❤

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

We absolutely agree with you, Deb.

@Tafiquhusainjannn Жыл бұрын

Deby this is a Nice place

@debyorkshirelass9674 Жыл бұрын

Cedar you are a absolute inspiration sweet girl , just to join in to help everyone you are a beautiful human being , I'm super proud of you 🥰🥰🥰

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

I was very proud of her for helping out.

@listenmaninder 9 ай бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamilywe too💐

@manmeetsingh5900 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful, well cultured and well mannered family! God bless you all!

@rogerm7922 Жыл бұрын

Amazing to watch you all . Incredible amount of patience . You are living life to the fullest . Cheers to you all !

@japindervet Жыл бұрын

This is the most well detailed and motivated video on Golden Temple Amritsar

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We loved out visit to the Golden Temple!

@japindervet Жыл бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamily Your Video Can Be Used As Reference By Visitors. Waheguru Ji Aap Te Kirpa Banai Rakhn(May! WAHEGURU Ji Bless You 🙌)

@addicted2me Жыл бұрын

Easily one of my fav families. I love the respect u have for others ❤️ Hahaha seeter is cute she just push ur way out from thw crowd. Woohoo gamer girl!

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Zila! I totally laugh out loud when I say Cedar pushing through! :-)

@complicated.exe.0.x Жыл бұрын

Just started the vlog, very excited to see its a long one. TYSM guys, much love to Forest

@ravsingh5347 Жыл бұрын

Most beautiful place in india... We were there just 3 week's doing what u are doing... 👏🙏👍

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

So cool, guys!

@ashwanisharma2133 Жыл бұрын

Your daughter is so nyc to help them.

@JamRock_Jr. Жыл бұрын

This was absolutely amazing. Awesome and really fantastic all of you there..

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank so much Jam Rock Jr! We really enjoyed Punjab.

@sahatosihombing9611 Жыл бұрын

Very Crowded In The Temple. Yeeaaahhh... Subtitle Bahasa Back Again👏👏👏👏

@soniyasinha3496 Ай бұрын

i envy people who can travel so much! kudos to you. thank you for sharing

@siamesejasmine Жыл бұрын

I would love to volunteer at the Golden Temple preparing the food! Someday, I hope to visit and volunteer!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@crapryman Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this. Can't wait to go, last time I went was back in 2019. Kids did really well as it really busy!!!

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We really enjoyed the experience.

@keraslunak7044 Жыл бұрын

i love it! keep update teachers!

@bobbyeapen6049 Жыл бұрын

Watched the whole thing and that was itself a spiritual journey of learning.

@getintali2362 Жыл бұрын

HI JONATHAN SIR FIRST OF ALL YOU HAVE GOT A beautiful KIDS AND I MUST SAY THEY ARE VERY ENERGETIC LASTLY HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS IN North East especially my home state Arunachal Pradesh it would be my pleasure to meet your family in person anyways keep traveling and take care sending lots of love to your family.

@sipporymagar8691 Жыл бұрын

loving family always blessed by the lord 💚

@rohbhatia Жыл бұрын

Loved the video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@lindashoemaker8940 Жыл бұрын

Jonathan and Kelly morning from New Jersey your right this was an epic vlog don’t know how you made it with the crowd very interesting and informative take care safe travel Granite Cedar and Forest you rock 👍

@sunny96789 Жыл бұрын

Your family brings tears in my eyes! Love how well you guys managed, your family is amazing! When she wanted to cut the onions i realised she is so kind. You guys have raised your kids so well. 😍

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Cedar is a sweet girl with a big heart. Thank you for your kinds words.

@North_Lights Жыл бұрын

Ceder has new fan here. She is very considerate of other culture when she volunteered. You go young lady.

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. By the way, both Granite and Cedar were born in Alaska. :-)

@North_Lights Жыл бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamily Alaskan spirit 👍🏽

@North_Lights Жыл бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamily oh well, enjoy the Indian winter weather, Alaska weather especially anchorage last 6 months were horrible. There was non stop rainfall in the fall, then 5-6 foot snow this winter. Not much snow plowing anywhere.

@lisamargaret6751 Ай бұрын

What an experience, your children are learning so much about other cultures. I am learning also you’ve been to so many wonderful places that I never thought of visiting. I’ve been watching all your playlist every day. I’m trying to get caught up. It’s just a wonderful experience all of it, thank you Jonathan and Kelly and family🩷🙌🥀🎈🥰🥳💕🎉🪅🌟🕊️💐🎀💯🎊🌺❤️🌾🌼🪷🎁

@BagsPackedFamily Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@balwindergrewal8115 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you guys again if you need any help anywhere in punjab or nearby states please feel free let us know thank you ❤

@margaretlee3062 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I truly enjoyed it!

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sunny96789 Жыл бұрын

Forest is amazing! Cutie 🥰

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

The best! :-)

@BhupinderSingh-wj6uf Жыл бұрын

What a lovely family 😍may god bless you guys

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the blessing, Bhupinder. 🙏

@factsbin123 Жыл бұрын

School education give us knowledge & different culture and religion in world give us manners. You are very nice mom dad . 👍🇮🇳❤️

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, ₐₙGᵣY Cₐₜ GₐₘᵢₙG

@preyankarai2146 Жыл бұрын

Forest has started eating Parathas and rotis...and he was so happy and chirpy....kudos to u n ur family...❤️

@madhavpatel7507 Жыл бұрын

Please visit south india in Kerala (padmanabha temple) and Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati balaji temple). And temples are so amazing and so beautiful architecture ❤and I love your kids specially (forest). Thank you for coming in india love from india 🇮🇳 ❤

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Kerala is a very beautiful state. We would love to visit again and see more temples.

@cameronnhaydensreviews1003 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sharing 😊

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure 😊

@saritparida6594 Жыл бұрын

Cute Forest singing 'Baby Daddy' should be your new outro.

@isingh5764 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US THIS RELIGIOUS VIDEO. A BIG APPRECIATION FROM CANADA.

@rohanilame1179 Жыл бұрын

Your kids old photo of them making chapati was great....beautiful

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 They have grown so much sense then. :-)

@rohanilame1179 Жыл бұрын

@@BagsPackedFamily if you r ok with it kindly share that photograph on your instagram 😊

@aminaabdulla5854 Жыл бұрын

Haribol !!! Hare Krishna !!! Hare Krishna

@msdewi7332 9 ай бұрын

i love watching your family following each culture with respect God bless you all

@gaminggangjs4914 9 ай бұрын

Waheguru ji waheguru ji

@ucas5301 Жыл бұрын

Oml.. I love forest's smile!!

@entirecosmos4335 7 ай бұрын

Children have been raised with love ❤

@mankind9074 Жыл бұрын

The water is safe as they have an RO plant inside the premises where they fill the water from. You should've got in touch with a local who could've guided you to all the places in Amritsar and also explained the history behind the important spots in the Golden Temple. Most people don't know about the Bungas or caves in yhe golden temple but they have a historical significance and worth seei6 once. The kada prashad (wheat halwa) after you made the donation was for your consumption.

@capturesredefinedfilms3902 10 ай бұрын

love your kids helping at langar thumbs up

@Prashanttbhussare Жыл бұрын

Adorable family

@irenekoo Жыл бұрын

FAorrest is just too adorable! Forrest is just way too adorable

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

He is a very sweet little guy!

@entirecosmos4335 7 ай бұрын

How blessed is this family ❤

@BagsPackedFamily 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@antoniorossiz Жыл бұрын

That was so nice of Cedar to want to help

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

I thought so, too. She has a big heart. :-)

@codelatest4848 10 ай бұрын

you have good patience like it

@jamalhussain-fv3qt Жыл бұрын

Good job guys😀

@harashylander1321 Жыл бұрын

Your very blessed to have such wonderful, lovely family ❤❤❤💕💕💕🌹🌹🇮🇳😑

@PiyushKumar-xl5tj Жыл бұрын

Appreciate sir and forest is amazing boy

@varunkumarriatseoandreviewGuy Жыл бұрын

nice place been many years since i have been here

@shagunbhasin3049 Жыл бұрын

Cedar you win our heart Waheguru ji blessed you little girl 😇 We Love your family❤ Tc guys n loads of love

@Dreamz99 Жыл бұрын

You gotta accept the roti with both hands cause it shows that you're being respectful to the food you're being served and the server (volunteer) serving the food.

@21century591 Жыл бұрын

This is a peaceful place

@JonyRahardja Жыл бұрын

love the crowd.. wohoo

@BagsPackedFamily Жыл бұрын

It was so busy!

@creativeabhi789 Жыл бұрын

I love backpacks family ❤ love you so much guys. Keep having fun in India .

@ramandeep2764 9 ай бұрын

Waheguru ji bliss you all

@kabirdas2108 Жыл бұрын

Please take care of your little kids in rush place. Because india is very rush place. And your family is very beautiful.

@singhhomeland Жыл бұрын

I hope and wish you're safe and happy trip in Amritsar and I understand the population is very high in India however everyone's manage and I think you must have managed too. My Lots of LOVE from United States Military Officer. Chardikala (Eternal Optimism)

@tony_castello Жыл бұрын

When are you guys coming to Singapore again? I wanna meet Forest in person he's so adorable 😭 😩 🥰

@spiritual_earthly_insights Жыл бұрын

I haven't visited the Golden Temple, but I assume when they asked to hold two hands for the roti- bread, it is to likely signify as a respectful way of receiving the prasad- food offering from God. That's how in Hindi temples too people usually take the usual sweet and or fruit Prasad offerings. I am happy to see this video and live vicariously through your family's experience. Quite cool how you all enjoyed the kulcha meal before entering the Golden temple. The dessert was likely boondi laddo. Made with fried besan (chickpea flour) that is soaked in sugar syrup and also some ghee is used to make the laddoo, sometimes some spice or nuts might be there in it too. Was lovely seeing her volunteer and also loved seeing the pics of the kids form your last visit.