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What is the gurdwara and why is it important?
The gurdwara is not only a place for meditation and prayer. It is the main place for the Sikh community (the sangat ) to gather together and it is also a place where Sikhs and the wider community can learn about the faith.
What is in a gurudwara?
A gurdwara (gurdwārā; meaning “door to the guru”) is a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs. Each gurdwara has a Darbar Sahib where the current and everlasting guru of the Sikhs, the scripture Guru Granth Sahib, is placed on a takhat (an elevated throne) in a prominent central position.
What is special in Gurudwara?
Amongst the various places of worship found in India, the Gurudwaras hold a special place. Welcoming people from all religions and communities, there is no other place that celebrates equality like the Gurudwaras, where people from all walks of life are seen at an equal level.
What is the place of Gurudwara in Sikh?
A gurdwara is a building in which Sikhs gather for congregational worship. However, wherever the Guru Granth Sahib is installed is a sacred place for Sikhs, whether this is a room in a private house or a gurdwara.
What is the Sikh symbol called?
the Khanda
The Sikh symbol is called the Khanda.
How does a Gurdwara help the community?
Social and community functions of the gurdwara The gurdwara is at the heart of the Sikh community. It is where Sikhs worship God, read the Guru Granth Sahib and practise sewa in the langar . Sikhs do not have to attend the gurdwara, but gurdwaras are used to support and serve the sangat and the local community.
What is the role of the Gurdwara?
What is the Sikh holy book called?
Adi Granth
Adi Granth, (Punjabi: “First Book”) also called Granth or Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, a religion of India. It is a collection of nearly 6,000 hymns of the Sikh Gurus (religious leaders) and various early and medieval saints of different religions and castes.
What is the Sikh holy book?
Granth Sahib
What are the special features of a Gurdwara?
There are four entrance doors to show that everyone is welcome,regardless of status,occupation,gender,religion or wealth.
What are the purposes of a Gurdwara?
The purpose of a Gurdwara. It’s a place to learn spiritual wisdom . It’s a place for religious ceremonies. It’s a place where children learn the Sikh faith, ethics, customs, traditions and texts. A Gurdwara is also a community centre, and offers food, shelter, and companionship to those who need it.
What do people do in a Gurdwara?
All gurdwaras have a langar hall , where people can eat free vegetarian food served by volunteers at the gurdwara. They may also have a medical facility room, library, nursery, classroom, meeting rooms, playground, sports ground, a gift shop, and finally a repair shop.
What do we understand by the term ‘gurdwara’?
A gurdwara ( gurdwārā; meaning “door to the guru “) is a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs. Sikhs also refer to gurdwaras as Gurdwara Sahib. People from all faiths are welcomed in gurdwaras.