Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is the largest Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship
in Delhi. It is instantly recognizable by its magnificent
golden dome and main mast.
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was originally a bungalow belonging
to Raja Jai Singh, an Indian rule in the seventeenth century.
The eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan lived here during his
stay in Delhi. Meanwhile, there was smallpox and cholera epidemic,
and Guru Har Krishan contributed to the suffering by providing
assistance and freshwater well in this house. Water is now
revered as having healing properties and is made by Sikhs
in the world return to their homes. The Gurdwara is now a
pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs.
The grounds include the temple, a kitchen, a large pond,
a school and an art gallery. Like all Sikh Gurdwaras, the
concept of langar is practiced, and all individuals, irrespective
of race or religion May eat in the kitchen Gurdwara. At the
Gurdwara, visitors are invited to cover their hair and not
wearing shoes. Head scarves and shoes-care can be found in
the complex and are available free of charge.
One of the many Gurdwaras in Delhi, the most visited in an
area of Delhi. Millions of Gurdwara of this world and all
religions to offer their prayers at this elegant yet historic
Gurdwara in New Delhi. This is not only a sacred Sikh temple,
but also very important to many Hindus.
A gurdwara meaning "the gateway to the guru", is
the Sikh place of worship and May be regarded as a Sikh temple.
One of the most famous gurdwaras is the Harmandir Sahib to
Amritsar in northern India.
1 visiting of the Gurdwara
1.1 The etiquette and Customs
Visiting of the Gurdwara
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Southall, United Kingdom.
A view inside a typical hall.Gurdwara Darbar is a house guru,
derived from "Gur" Guru, and "Dwara" meaning
home or door. People of all religious backgrounds or religious
beliefs are accommodated in a Sikh Gurdwara. However, it is
necessary that all visitors remove their shoes and cover the
head with a rumal before entering the Darbar Sahib. Visitors
are also prohibited from entering the gurdwara when they are
drunk or being in possession of alcohol, cigarettes or any
intoxicating substance.
The Etiquette and Customs
Devotees sit cross-legged on the floor and should never point
their feet towards the holy Guru Granth Sahib. All those entering
the hall must remove their shoes and cover their heads before
entering. Entering the room, lovers walk slowly and respectfully
in the main throne on which the Guru Granth Sahib is based.
Devotees then before the Holy Scriptures, often say a silent
prayer, offers a gift (if possible), then humbly before. These
habits and practices, but apparently ritual in modern times
are actually an extension of the well-preserved ancient Punjabi
practice of respect (for older, or religious ruling).
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