NPR describes efforts by the Golden Temple at Amritsar, India to become more sustainable. Over ten thousand Sikhs visit the temple daily. They are installing solar hot water heating systems to use in the kitchen for cleaning the dishes used to feed the people visiting the temple. They are also working on developing rain water collection systems to reduce the amount of water used.
These measures do not yet include the amount of energy needed for individuals to make their pilgrimage to the site. The World Tourism Organization reports that 300 million people make a religious pilgrimage each year.
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| Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India Photo: David Bouskill |
These measures do not yet include the amount of energy needed for individuals to make their pilgrimage to the site. The World Tourism Organization reports that 300 million people make a religious pilgrimage each year.
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