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Guru Dawara means Gurus threshold. Every Gurudwara has a Nishan Sahib, which symbolises spirituality and secularity, this is a beacon of refuse to all, where you will be assisted, comforted and served.
When attending a Gurudwara, one should wear modest attire, remove shoes and cover your head when entering the place of worship, as this is a sign of respect for the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Bow in front of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji when joining the congregation. Most people offer money or other offerings towards the daily upkeep of the Gurudwara. Clapping is not allowed in a Gurudwara.
Most people do Sewa when they go to the Gurudwara, praying, serving, cooking, cleanging, teaching etc.
No alcohol, tobacco, or non vegetarian food is allowed in or on the premises of any Gurudwara.
Prakash – Ceremony performed when Guru Granth Sahib Ji is formally enthroned and respectfully read each day
Nitnem – Morning prayers
Keertan – Hymns and religious sermons
Ardas – Prayer to God – everyone must respectfully stand and face the Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Hukam – The edict for the time, day or month, read from the Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Langar – Everyone shares a blessed communal meal together
Reheras – Evening Prayers
Sukh Aasan – Ceremony to respectfully cease reading from the Guru Granth Sahib Ji and enable its retirement for the time or day.
