GurudwaraA Gurdwara, meaning the Gateway to the Guru, is a place of worship for Sikhs, the followers of Sikhism. It is a place to meditate, to offer prayers to the almighty – Akal Purakh who runs this whole universe. It is a place where weary travellers and pilgrims may rest and eat. There are no idols, statues, or religious pictures in a Gurdwara, but the essential feature of a gurdwara is the presiding presence of the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib.
Gurudwara Sahib – (Gurughar) the house of Holy Guru Granth Sahib Ji
The holy book is written, composed and complied by the Sikh Gurus themselves which is worshiped by every Sikh devotee. The Sikhs hold high respect for the commandments laid down in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Identification
A Gurdwara is identified from a far away place by Nishan Sahib.
Customs and etiquette
Gurdwaras are open to everyone. Every human being is welcomed in Gurudwara Sahib to get the blessings of almighty.
(ang 885, Sri Guru Granth Sahib)
Koyi Bole Ram Ram, Koyi Khuda
Some call (you) Ram Ram, Some Khuda
Koyi Seve Gosain, Koyi Allah
Some serve (you) as the Gosain, some Allah
Kaaran Karan Kareem
You alone are the cause of everything
Kirpa Taar Raheem
Shower your mercy and Compassion (on all)
Visitors remove their shoes, wash their hands and cover their head with a cloth before entering the Gurudwara Sahib. All are forbidden to go into the Gurdwara Sahib while they are inebriated or possess alcohol,cigarettes or any intoxicating substances.
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