The Gurudwara has four entrances, which is a symbol that all the people irrespective of caste, creed, color, or class are welcomed here. But to pay homage one has to go through 'Darshani Deori'.
Here unlike other religious buildings, which is usually built on a higher place, it was built at a lower level than the surroundings so one must step down in order to reach Harmandir Sahib.
Akal Takhat which means the "Throne of the Timeless God" is also situated within the complex of Harmandir Sahib. Akal Takhat is known as the highest seat for the Sikh authority.
Akal Takhat was built by the sixth guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Ji and it is a symbol of political sovereignty of Sikhs.
While the Golden Temple stands for spiritual guidance, the Akal Takht symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activity.
The Jathedar of the Akal Takhat is called the highest spokesperson of the Sikh religion.
Every morning the scripture of Guru Granth Sahib Ji is brought from the Akal Takhat Sahib in a gold palanquin, along with the shower of flowers and gulab jal and is placed in the Darbar Hall. Hundreds of devotees are present in the Gurudwara at that time.
Also every day after the evening prayers, it is taken back to Akal Takhat Sahib in the same way.
After taking the holy Guru Granth Sahib back to Akal Takhat, the entire Darbar Hall is washed with milk.
