How to Behave in a Gurdwara
Take your shoes off and wash your hands , Cover your head using a scarf.,Bow before the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh scripture), upon entering the Gurdwara,Sit among the congregation and listen to the prayers and hymns, Find food set aside for both...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take your shoes off and wash your hands
Most Gurdwaras provide scarves and handkerchiefs for this purpose if you did not bring one,,, This is called Langar.
Sit down with everybody and enjoy the meal.
The purpose of Langar is to put the teaching of equality into practice and to serve humanity by allowing everyone to sit together and share in a meal, Everyone is a welcome guest at a Gurdwara regardless of religion, gender, colour, caste or class -
Step 2: Cover your head using a scarf.
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Step 3: Bow before the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh scripture)
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Step 4: upon entering the Gurdwara
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Step 5: Sit among the congregation and listen to the prayers and hymns
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Step 6: Find food set aside for both congregation and guests alike.
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Step 7: Leave aside any grudges or negative thoughts toward others.
Detailed Guide
Most Gurdwaras provide scarves and handkerchiefs for this purpose if you did not bring one,,, This is called Langar.
Sit down with everybody and enjoy the meal.
The purpose of Langar is to put the teaching of equality into practice and to serve humanity by allowing everyone to sit together and share in a meal, Everyone is a welcome guest at a Gurdwara regardless of religion, gender, colour, caste or class
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