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- Gurdwara - Wikipedia
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"
- Gurdwara | Sikh Place of Worship, History Significance | Britannica
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 ceremonies
- Gurudwara – Sikh Religion
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
- All About the Sikh Gurdwara, Where Sikhs Worship
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
- The Role and Significance of Gurudwaras in Sikhism
Explores the concept of the Gurudwara as the gateway to the Guru, detailing the significance of the Golden Temple and the egalitarian practices within Gurudwaras, such as the Langar, underscoring Sikhism's emphasis on community and equality
- Gurdwara - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
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)
- What is a Sikh Gurdwara? – Sikh Dharma International
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
- BBC - Religions - Sikhism: The Gurdwara
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
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