Question

The religious functionaries of Sikh Gurudwaras
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Answer 1

A Gurdwara is a Sikh place of worship. Literally translated, Gurdwara means to ‘Doorway of the Guru.’ A Gurdwara is also a storehouse of food for the hungry and shelter for the needy. People of all religions are welcome. Before entering the interior of the Gurdwara, you must take off your shoes and cover your head with a bandana or scarf. You also have to wash your hands and feet.

All Gurdwaras have one or more Diwan Halls, where the Guru Granth Sahib sits on a pedestal and presides over events. These events include hymns, prayers, and ceremonies (weddings, birth, baptism, etc).

Gurdwaras also have Langar Halls where free food is served to all people without making a distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status, or ethnicity.

Answer 2

Although a Gurdwara may be called the residence of the Guru (meaning the residence of God), Sikhs believe that God is present everywhere. Before the time of Guru Arjan Dev, the place of Sikh religious activities was known as a Dharamsala, which means place of faith