# A Question of Appearances: Obama Will Bypass Sikh Temple On Visit to India October 19, 2010 Author: Lydia Polgreen Source: The New York Times [http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/20/world/asia/20india.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/20/world/asia/20india.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y) The Golden Temple, a sprawling and serene complex of gleaming gold and polished marble that is the spiritual center of the Sikh religion, is one of India’s most popular tourist attractions. Revered by Indians of all faiths, it is a cherished emblem of India’s religious diversity. So it was no surprise when the gold-plated marvel was promoted as the likely third stop on President Obama’s visit to India, scheduled for early November. See also:- [ Advocacy/Government ](/news-stories/advocacygovernment) - [ Islamophobia ](/news-stories/islamophobia) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Sikhophobia ](/news-stories/sikhophobia) - [ Interfaith ](/religions/interfaith) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ Sikhism ](/religions/sikhism) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)