Thursday, 22 January 2009

When Visiting the Gurdwara

Devotees will sit cross-legged on the floor and must not point their feet towards the holy Guru Granth Sahib as a sign of respect. Everyone who enters the gurdwara must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering. On entering the Darbar Sahib (prayer room) where the Guru Granth Sahib is, devotees walk slowly and respectfully to the main throne on which the Guru Granth Sahib rests and then stand before the Holy Scriptures, often say a silent prayer, offer a donation (if able), then bow humbly.

When visiting a Gurdwara the following guidelines should be followed:
Head covering for men/boys will normally be available in the Gurdwara but a knotted handkerchief is acceptable. Hats are not acceptable. Visitors will be offered Kara Parshad (sweet food) in the worship hall, which is usually given into the cupped hands of a visitor. You may be offered Langar (vegetarian food from the communal kitchen). If not too certain about consuming this food you can ask to be excused although most people should take langar as it is regarded as a blessing by the Guru. When in the Langar Hall, it is better to ask for less rather than take too much and waste the food. You normally sit on the floor to show that everyone is equal whilst eating the langar.

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