Gurdwara Flashcards

1
Q

What does ‘the Gurdwara’ literally mean?

A

Door to the Guru.

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What is the first thing Sikhs do at the door?

A

They take off their shoes to keep the gurdwara clean and because they will have to sit on the floor where the Guru Granth Sahib is kept.

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3
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What is the Diwan hall for?

A

To worship God.

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4
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What do they do after they worship?

A

They visit the langar.

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5
Q

What is one way the gurdwara shows equality?

A

All people sit on the floor to show that there are no places of honour.

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What is another way the gurdwara shows equality?

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Women perform important ceremonies and can be a Granthi (a person who reads the Guru Granth Sahib at the Gurdwara).

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What is the third way the gurdwara shows equality?

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The langar is vegetarian so all people can partake, no matter what faith. Everyone is welcome regardless of sex, race, or religion.

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