What are the different rooms in the gurdwara?

What are the different rooms in the 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.

Why is there a shoe room in a gurdwara?

It is where worshippers donate money to the temple. Shoes are placed here. This is a flag that shows the Gurdwara is a place of worship.

What is in a Gurdwara building?

A Gurdwara is the place where Sikhs come together for congregational worship. It is the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib that gives the Gurdwara its religious status, so any building containing the book is a Gurdwara.

What does a Gurdwara have inside?

The gurdwara contains—on a cot under a canopy—a copy of the Adi Granth (“First Volume”), the sacred scripture of Sikhism. The key area of a gurdwara is a spacious room housing the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (“The Granth as the Guru”; also known as the Adi Granth).

Can you wear socks in a Gurdwara?

Removing one’s shoes before entering someone’s house, or a temple, mosque or gurdwara (Sikh temple) is essential. Wearing socks or stockings in these places is usually permissible.

What is the flag called outside a Gurdwara?

the Nishan Sahib
This Sikh flag, called the Nishan Sahib, is a another triangular flag from South Asia. It’s made of cotton or silk cloth, with a tassel at its end. The word Nishan means symbol, and the flag is hoisted on a tall flagpole, outside most Gurdwaras, the place of worship for Sikhs.

Do gurdwaras have domes?

As a rule, a gumbad (dome) is the crowning feature of a gurdwara. The dome is usually white, though sometimes gilded, as in the Golden Temple at Amritsar, Darbar Sahib at Tarn Taran, and Sis Ganj in Delhi. Alternatively, in some cases, domes have been covered with brass.

What are the different rooms in a Gurdwara?

There are different rooms in the gurdwara. If it to be classed as a gurdwara it must contain a langer hall and a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib. Most Gurdwaras also contain a School Room to teach young Sikhs teachings and basic subjects, a kitchen to prepare food to be served in the langer hall.

Which is the main prayer hall in a Gurdwara?

Originally, a gurdwara was a place where Sikhs could go to hear the human Gurus speak. There are four entrance doors to show that everyone is welcome, regardless of status, occupation, gender, religion or wealth. The main prayer hall is called the divan hall. The sangat gather here and sit on the floor to worship Waheguru (God).

Are there any spare head coverings at a Gurdwara?

There are usually spare head coverings available at the Gurdwara reception, but you may want to take your own. The layout of all Gurdwaras worldwide are virtually the same and only differ in size and style. Every Gurdwara will have the following rooms:

Where do you Put Your Shoes in a Gurdwara?

Upon entering a Gurdwara you will need to take off your shoes (and socks in some Gurdwaras) and place them in the shoe room. There is usually a separate shoe room for men and women near the entrance of the Gurdwara. Cleanliness is given a high degree of importance in eastern spiritual traditions and this is one aspect of outward cleanliness.