A Gurdwara (, ' or , '), meaning "the doorway to God", is the Sikh place of worship and may be referred to as a Sikh temple. In the early days of the Sikh Gurus, before the first gurdwara, followers of Guru Nanak formed a congregation whose venue was known as a (place or seat of religion). A Gurdwara always houses the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib and displays a triangular orange flag called the Nishan Sahib.

The Guru Granth Sahib is housed in the main hall known as the Darbar hall. In most modern gurdwaras, the hall is large and will house many hundreds of visitors. Devotees will sit cross-legged on the floor. All those who enter the hall must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering. On entering the hall, devotees walk slowly and respectfully to the main throne on which the Guru Granth Sahib rests. Devotees then stand before the Holy Scriptures, often say a silent prayer, offer a donation (if able), then bow humbly.

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http://ts1.in/32560 Gurdwara of younger Sahibzade, W.Delhi All gurdwaras are bathing in light & decor on Guru Nanak B'day. #sikh #sikhs
Prabhjotsk (Prabhjot Singh) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:28:19 -0000
http://ts1.in/32560 Gurdwara of younger Sahibzade, W.Delhi All gurdwaras are bathing in light & decor on Guru Nanak B'day. #sikh #sikhs
The way sikhs safeguard Sangat's footwear in Gurdwaras seeking blesssings in their dust, it's such a humble way to serve in sikhism !! #sikh
Prabhjotsk (Prabhjot Singh) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:10:21 -0000
The way sikhs safeguard Sangat's footwear in Gurdwaras seeking blesssings in their dust, it's such a humble way to serve in sikhism !! #sikh
5) civilians killed, Sikh gurdwaras blown apart, women raped, elders jailed. Thousands of political prisoners held illegally in jail.
kulpreetsingh (kulpreet singh) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:08:41 -0000
5) civilians killed, Sikh gurdwaras blown apart, women raped, elders jailed. Thousands of political prisoners held illegally in jail.
@lindsaylohan http://pic.gd/161c42 always cover ur head w/big scarf &wear longskirts& longsleevedshirtswhile entering temples gurdwaras mosq
reshmidutta3075 (reshmidutta) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:49:05 -0000
@lindsaylohan http://pic.gd/161c42 always cover ur head w/big scarf &wear longskirts& longsleevedshirtswhile entering temples gurdwaras mosq
Omg, radio commercial talking about gurdwaras research. All I can think about is THE GURD. Thanks @tracicakesoc
mickelsona (Andrew Mickelson) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:19:40 -0000
Omg, radio commercial talking about gurdwaras research. All I can think about is THE GURD. Thanks @tracicakesoc
@sajidbhombal Lol, what i was thinking too. But there are many Sikhs who visit their gurdwaras there. The 2nd most imp gurdwara is there
RediffSai (Saisuresh Sivaswamy) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:22:22 -0000
@sajidbhombal Lol, what i was thinking too. But there are many Sikhs who visit their gurdwaras there. The 2nd most imp gurdwara is there

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