A gurdwara or gurudwara (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ, romanized: gurdu'ārā, lit. 'door of the guru') is a place of assembly and worship in Sikhism, 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, 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.

As the Sikh population continued to grow, Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru, introduced the word ‘gurdwara’. The first gurdwara was built in Kartarpur, on the banks of Ravi River in the Punjab region by the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the year 1521.

2024年2月12日 · A Gurdwara is a special place for Sikhs to gather, similar to how Hindus go to a temple, Muslims to a mosque, or Christians to a church. If you've never been to a Gurdwara service, it might seem a bit confusing.

2023年9月21日 · 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.

2024年12月6日 · A Sikh gurdwara is more than a place of worship—it’s a living embodiment of faith, service, and community. Open to all, regardless of background or belief. The first gurdwara was established by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, in Kartarpur (present-day Pakistan) in the early 1500s.

2018年1月6日 · 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. Do Sikhs Believe in Going to Church? The Nishan or Sikh flag is displayed outside the gurdwara in a prominent spot.

2021年9月6日 · Gurdwara: (Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ) literally Guru's portal/ abode / House or Door. In the early period of Sikhism, before the advent of the word "Gurdwara", the word "Dharamsala" was used to refer to Sikh places of worship and service (Sewa).

2009年10月27日 · 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...

2023年9月21日 · A “Gurdwara” is a Sikh place of worship. 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.