In many religions, worship follows a strict linear structure in which the congregation enters together and stays for the duration of the service. Because devotional activity at the Gurdwara does not follow this same structure, the Langar hall outside the Dival hall is full of activity throughout the service.
After removing their shoes and washing their hands, most people serve themselves tea and snacks and sit on the rows of carpets to have tea and visit. During the prayer the word Waheguru Punjabi for 'praise to the Guru' is often repeated. After the prayer, the Guru Granth Sahib is opened at a random page and the hymn found at the top of the left-hand page Vak or Hukam is read.
The text is considered to be a relevant lesson for the day. After the service, food is offered to the congregation. This consists of Parshad and a more substantial meal in the Langar. Parshad is a sweet made from equal quantities of wheat flour, sugar, and clarified butter. The first five portions are given to Khalsa members in memory of the Panj Pyares the first five members of the Khalsa.
After that parshad is served to everyone without distinctions of rank or caste. Search term:. Read more. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets CSS enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience.
Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets CSS if you are able to do so. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving. The Gurdwara Last updated Gurdwara A Gurdwara is the place where Sikhs come together for congregational worship.
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.
Gurdwaras are managed by a committee of their community. Inside the Gurdwara There are no idols, statues, or religious pictures in a Gurdwara, because Sikhs worship only God, and they regard God as having no physical form. The free food kitchen, or Langar Every Gurdwara has a Langar attached to it where food is served to anyone without charge. Every one present stands. A Sikh attendant able to read the Gurmukhi scripture then performs prakash to ceremoniously open and invoke the manifest light of the Guru Granth.
Worshipers reverently listen with utmost respect as a random verse of scripture is read. The worship service is concluded in the same manner.
At the end of the day, a final verse is read aloud. The sacred volume is closed, and Guru Granth Sahib is put to rest with a sukhasan ceremony. Whether day or night, open or closed, the resting place for scripture of Guru Granth Sahib is required to have:.
Sikhs congregate together in the gurdwara for a multitude of purposes. To avoid disruption of any function, only one activity may take place at a time in a particular hall. Visitors are welcome to take part in Gurdwara worship services which include:. Gurdwaras with large memberships usually have several rooms in addition to the main hall, which may be used for services or other purposes. Many annual events take also place at the gurdwara:. The gurdwara is considered the house of the Guru Granth Sahib.
All services start and end with the Ardas prayer. Kirtan is the singing of hymns and shabads verses from the Guru Granth Sahib. The shabads are sung with music, which is played by ragis. Guru Granth Sahib Karah Parshad is blessed food.
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