Sikhism is no longer an exotic concept in Germany, far removed in Punjab, as it exists right in the heart of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in many different cities. It is important not to overlook the realities of the present amidst all the origins and past, because for Munich, the nearest Gurdwara is not in Amritsar, but on Neumarkter Strasse. It has even adopted something German: services and various festivals take place on Sundays. "Sikhs and Sikhism. Religion, Rites, and the Golden Temple" is a blend of non-fiction with researched facts, legends, and a narrative style that consciously incorporates poetic elements. As a result, the book does not have a uniform character, nor is it meant to. This book does not aim to describe a "subject" objectively and completely. Its value lies in being an authentic testimony, as it is told by Sikhs. For the first time in the German-speaking world, the procedures of a service, as well as wedding and funeral rituals, are described in detail. The walk through the Golden Temple is so thoroughly detailed that you can follow the path through the highest sanctuary of the Sikhs in Amritsar, Punjab, India, with the book in hand. The author, Elisabeth Meru, is a practicing Sikh. Through the many years she has spent in the Sikh community, she has been able to deeply immerse herself in the religious world of Sikhs and bring new and insightful information to the German readership.