<p>The Golden Temple, which is one of the holiest sites for Sikhs in India, has become the stage for a&nbsp;controversy. A girl, one of the many devotees visiting the holy shrine, was purportedly denied entry into the Harminder Sahib Gurudwara, popularly known as Golden Temple, which is located in Amritsar, a city in the North&nbsp;Indian state of Punjab. A video of the alleged incident is going viral on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook alike.</p>

<p>In the video's initial moments, the girl could be heard talking to a man, complaining about being denied entry into the Golden Temple, allegedly because of a tricolour she had painted on her face. She blames a guard at the holy shrine for this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Take a look at the video:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Punjab?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Punjab</a> not India<br />
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Location : Golden Temple, Punjab<br />
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Incident: A girl refused entry to temple<br />
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Reason: Girl had Indian Flag painted on her face <a href="https://t.co/L6ucqoXCUY">pic.twitter.com/L6ucqoXCUY</a></p>
— Ashwini Shrivastava (@AshwiniSahaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniSahaya/status/1647832532875091970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>The video then progresses to the unidentified man walking up to the holy shrine's guard and questioning him about his alleged behaviour. In the video, the guard could be heard saying that the girl was stopped because of the flag she had on her face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After this, the guard when asked, "India nhi hai ye" (this isn't India?) says "Nhi, Punjab hai ye" (No this is Punjab).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Following this statement, things seem to get heated up, and the two men can be heard arguing. At one point, the guard even tries to snatch the phone out of the hands of the girl recording this video.</p>

<p>Responding to the video, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the organisation that looks after the upkeep of Sikh places of worship in India, apologised for the misbehaviour of the temple official. They also said that the flag painted on the girl's face wasn't the Indian tricolour as it was missing the Ashok Chakra&nbsp;and that it could've been a political flag.</p>

<p>Here's a video of SGPC responding to the controversy:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="pa">ਸਚਖੰਡ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਚਾਰੇ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ, ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਰੋਕਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ, ਪਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਘਰ ਦੀ ਮਰਯਾਦਾ ਦਾ ਪਾਲਣ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ: ਐਡਵੋਕੇਟ ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਧਾਮੀ, ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ, ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀ। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SGPCPresident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SGPCPresident</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HarjinderSinghDhami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HarjinderSinghDhami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sikhs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sikhs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/IXfLUfuzc1">pic.twitter.com/IXfLUfuzc1</a></p>
— Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) <a href="https://twitter.com/SGPCAmritsar/status/1648019122280894465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>"This is a Sikh shrine. Every religious place has its own decorum...We welcome everyone...We apologise if an official misbehaved...The flag on her face was not our national flag as it didn't have Ashoka Chakra. It could have been a political flag," said SGPC General Secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Delhi-based advocate&nbsp;has&nbsp;reportedly filed a complaint under various clauses of the IPC for "Anti National Comments" by the temple guard. As per a Tweet made by him, he is also seeking action against SGPC officers "who supports Anti National acts."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/vineetJindal19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vineetJindal19</a> filed complaint upon Anti National Comments by official at Harminder Sahib Gurudawara,<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Amritsar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Amritsar</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/DGPPunjabPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DGPPunjabPolice</a> seeking lodging of FIR u/s 153A,153B,504,505,120B of IPC. Also seeking action against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SGPC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SGPC</a> officers who supports Anti National acts. <a href="https://t.co/lUe2vrOGnb">pic.twitter.com/lUe2vrOGnb</a></p>
— Adv.Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) <a href="https://twitter.com/vineetJindal19/status/1648153421390954496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>The alleged incident has triggered mixed reactions from netizens online. While many reacted angrily to the claim that entry was denied for supporting the Indian tricolour on one's face, others say that every holy shrine has its rules and dress code.</p>

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The Golden Temple, which is one of the holiest sites for Sikhs in India, has become the stage for a controversy. A girl, one of the many devotees visiting the holy shrine, was purportedly denied entry into the Harminder Sahib Gurudwara, popularly known as Golden Temple, which is located in Amritsar, a city in the North Indian state of Punjab.

The Golden Temple, which is one of the holiest sites for Sikhs in India, has become the stage for a controversy. A girl, one of the many devotees visiting the holy shrine, was purportedly denied entry into the Harminder Sahib Gurudwara, popularly known as Golden Temple, which is located in Amritsar, a city in the North Indian state of Punjab. A video of the alleged incident is going viral on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook alike. In the video's initial moments, the girl could be heard talking to a man, complaining about being denied entry into the Golden Temple, allegedly because of a tricolour she had painted on her face. She blames a guard at the holy shrine for this. Take a look at the video: It's #Punjab not India Location : Golden Temple, Punjab Incident: A girl refused entry to temple Reason: Girl had Indian Flag painted on her face pic.twitter.com/L6ucqoXCUY — Ashwini Shrivastava (@AshwiniSahaya) April 17, 2023 × The video then progresses to the unidentified man walking up to the holy shrine's guard and questioning him about his alleged behaviour. In the video, the guard could be heard saying that the girl was stopped because of the flag she had on her face. After this, the guard when asked, "India nhi hai ye" (this isn't India?) says "Nhi, Punjab hai ye" (No this is Punjab). Also read | Explained: Times when Pulwama terror attack became a flashpoint in Indian politics Following this statement, things seem to get heated up, and the two men can be heard arguing. At one point, the guard even tries to snatch the phone out of the hands of the girl recording this video. Responding to the video, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the organisation that looks after the upkeep of Sikh places of worship in India, apologised for the misbehaviour of the temple official. They also said that the flag painted on the girl's face wasn't the Indian tricolour as it was missing the Ashok Chakra and that it could've been a political flag. Here's a video of SGPC responding to the controversy: ਸਚਖੰਡ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਚਾਰੇ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ, ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਰੋਕਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ, ਪਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਘਰ ਦੀ ਮਰਯਾਦਾ ਦਾ ਪਾਲਣ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ: ਐਡਵੋਕੇਟ ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਧਾਮੀ, ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ, ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀ। #SGPCPresident #HarjinderSinghDhami #Sikhs #Delhi pic.twitter.com/IXfLUfuzc1 — Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) April 17, 2023 × Also read | India’s apex court heard arguments on same-sex marriage legalisation. Here’s what happened "This is a Sikh shrine. Every religious place has its own decorum...We welcome everyone...We apologise if an official misbehaved...The flag on her face was not our national flag as it didn't have Ashoka Chakra. It could have been a political flag," said SGPC General Secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal. A Delhi-based advocate has reportedly filed a complaint under various clauses of the IPC for "Anti National Comments" by the temple guard. As per a Tweet made by him, he is also seeking action against SGPC officers "who supports Anti National acts." @vineetJindal19 filed complaint upon Anti National Comments by official at Harminder Sahib Gurudawara,#Amritsar with @DGPPunjabPolice seeking lodging of FIR u/s 153A,153B,504,505,120B of IPC. Also seeking action against #SGPC officers who supports Anti National acts. pic.twitter.com/lUe2vrOGnb — Adv.Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) April 18, 2023 × The alleged incident has triggered mixed reactions from netizens online. While many reacted angrily to the claim that entry was denied for supporting the Indian tricolour on one's face, others say that every holy shrine has its rules and dress code. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Girl allegedly stopped from entering Golden Temple over tricolour face paint. Watch viral video here

<p>Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has invited <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-hits-out-at-poor-railways-as-crash-kills-11-injures-dozens-234939/amp&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwih6dbElK_jAhUaT48KHVuzABcQFjABegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NM6h8DL3VRBTOWypX8nku">Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan</a> to take part in the grand 'Nagar kirtan', scheduled to commence from Nanka Sahib in <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/death-toll-in-pakistan-train-collision-rises-to-23-235228&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwih6dbElK_jAhUaT48KHVuzABcQFjAAegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ss4m8SlmSfol4bWqvSoz_">Pakistan</a>, on the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, President of SGPC, Gobind Singh Longowal said that Punjab Chief Minister <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-leaders-disappointed-over-rahul-gandhis-resignation-urge-to-rethink-his-decision-232884&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj27uP1lK_jAhVGnY8KHSSNAE8QFjAGegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LQmQi6y1yQ-ugCcSpRQ4D">Amarinder Singh</a> and Governor VP Singh Badnore have also been invited to attend the `kirtan` in Pakistan.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">GS Longowal, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President has invited Pakistan PM Imran Khan for participating in grand 'nagar kirtan' beginning from Gurudwara Nankana Sahib,to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 550th birth anniversary on July 25. <a href="https://t.co/JKgHybVgQj">pic.twitter.com/JKgHybVgQj</a></p>
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<p>"On July 25, after a holy ritual, the Nagar kirtan will commence from Nankana Sahib, the place where Guru Nanak was born," Longowal said.</p>

<p>He said that as many as 550 devotees, including prominent religious leaders, will go to Pakistan for the ritual.</p>

<p>"On the arrival of the Nagar kirtan at the Attari-Wagah border, leaders such as Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal are scheduled to welcome the devotees, for which a formal invitation has been sent to them," said the president of SGPC.</p>

<p>Longowal said that Sikhs who live outside the country have also been invited to be a part of the event.&nbsp;<br />
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Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to take part in the grand 'Nagar kirtan', scheduled to commence from Nanka Sahib in Pakistan, on the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to take part in the grand 'Nagar kirtan', scheduled to commence from Nanka Sahib in Pakistan, on the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak. Speaking to ANI, President of SGPC, Gobind Singh Longowal said that Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Governor VP Singh Badnore have also been invited to attend the `kirtan` in Pakistan. GS Longowal, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President has invited Pakistan PM Imran Khan for participating in grand 'nagar kirtan' beginning from Gurudwara Nankana Sahib,to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 550th birth anniversary on July 25. pic.twitter.com/JKgHybVgQj — ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2019 × "On July 25, after a holy ritual, the Nagar kirtan will commence from Nankana Sahib, the place where Guru Nanak was born," Longowal said. He said that as many as 550 devotees, including prominent religious leaders, will go to Pakistan for the ritual. "On the arrival of the Nagar kirtan at the Attari-Wagah border, leaders such as Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal are scheduled to welcome the devotees, for which a formal invitation has been sent to them," said the president of SGPC. Longowal said that Sikhs who live outside the country have also been invited to be a part of the event.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee invites Pakistan PM Imran Khan to attend nagar kirtan

<p>The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which manages Sikh shrines, has banned photography and videography in the precincts of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/golden-temples-main-entrance-to-get-gold-plating--129173">Golden Temple </a>here.</p>

<p>It has put a notice board in the marbled periphery of the Sikh shrine, prohibiting devotees to click photos and make videos, an SGPC official said.</p>

<p>The decision was taken to avoid any "disturbance" to the spiritual atmosphere inside the Golden Temple, the official said.</p>

<p>Devotees take selfies with the Golden Temple in the background. A large number of devotees visit the Golden Temple daily, the holiest Sikh shrine, to pay obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum.</p>


The decision was taken to avoid any 'disturbance' to the spiritual atmosphere inside the Golden Temple, an SGPC official said.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which manages Sikh shrines, has banned photography and videography in the precincts of the Golden Temple here. It has put a notice board in the marbled periphery of the Sikh shrine, prohibiting devotees to click photos and make videos, an SGPC official said. The decision was taken to avoid any "disturbance" to the spiritual atmosphere inside the Golden Temple, the official said. Devotees take selfies with the Golden Temple in the background. A large number of devotees visit the Golden Temple daily, the holiest Sikh shrine, to pay obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum.

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Girl allegedly stopped from entering Golden Temple over tricolour face paint. Watch viral video here

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SGPC bans photography, video shoot inside Golden Temple