A lodger is not generally allowed to stay here for more than three days at a time. The doors of the hostels are open to all. The lodgers however must not do anything repugnant to the teachings of Sikhism. There is Akal Rest House having 26 rooms with double beds and attached bath rooms are provided on a nominal Rent. There are 92 double bed rooms with attached bath in addition to four halls.
Rooms are available at Rs.
The headquarters of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee are located in the Teja Singh Samundri Hall near the Golden Temple. It is a representative body of the Sikhs elected by adult franchise. The Golden Temple possesses a fine collection of jewellery and valuable articles of considerable artistic and historical importance. It was prepared for the marriage of the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, at the time of marriage. The Maharaja presented it to the Golden Temple.