Gurdwara - Wikipedia
WEBA gurdwara or gurudwara (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ gurdu'ārā, literally "Door of the Guru") is a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs but its normal meaning is place of guru or "Home of guru". Sikhs also refer to gurdwaras as Gurdwara Sahib. People from all faiths and religions are welcomed in gurdwaras.
Gurdwara | Sikh Place of Worship, History & Significance
WEBGurdwara, in Sikhism, a place of worship in India and overseas. The gurdwara contains—on a cot under a canopy—a copy of the Adi Granth (“First Volume”), the sacred scripture of Sikhism. It also serves as a meeting place for conducting business of the congregation and wedding and initiation.
All About the Sikh Gurdwara, Where Sikhs Worship
WEBJan 6, 2018 · Gurdwara means the "guru's door". A gurdwara is the Sikh meeting place for worship. The members of the congregation, welcome all people to worship in the gurdwara regardless of caste, color, or creed. Read more: Gurdwara - Guru's Gateway Do Sikhs Believe in Going to Church? Before You Visit the Gurdwara Sikh Place of Worship
BBC - Religions - Sikhism: The Gurdwara
WEBOct 27, 2009 · A Gurdwara is the place where Sikhs come together for congregational worship. The first Gurdwara in the world was built by Guru Nanak in 1521-2 at Kartarpur. There are about 200 Gurdwaras in...
Gurdwara - Door to the Guru – Sikh Dharma International
WEBSep 21, 2023 · The word Gurdwara can be defined as “the Door to the Guru,” or “the Guru’s Gate.”. The Gurdwara is the Court of the Guru, which Sikhs enter in a state of love and devotion. When Sikhs enter a Gurdwara, they believe they are in the actual Presence of their living Guru, the Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) | Punjab, Amritsar, Facts ...
WEB5 days ago · The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the chief gurdwara, or house of worship, of Sikhism and is the Sikhs’ most important pilgrimage site. It is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab state, India.
A Brief History of the Gurdwara – Sikh Dharma International
WEBSep 21, 2023 · In the Sikh way of life, the Gurdwara ceremony developed through the evolution of the teachings of the 10 Sikh Gurus. Guru Nanak Dev Ji gave Sikhs the Shabad Guru, and began the tradition of rising in the early morning to sing shabads in the company of the “Sadh Sangat,” the company of the holy.