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 …

Oct 27, 2009 · 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 …

Mar 1, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

The first Gurdwara, or Sikh temple, was established by Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, at Kartarpur in 1522. It was named Dharamsala (“Inn of the Dharma”). After that, wherever Guru …

Jan 6, 2018 · 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 …

What is a Gurdwara? During the times of the early Gurus, Sikh places of worship were referred to as dharamsalas. They were a place where Sikhs could gather to hear the Guru speak or sing …

Sep 6, 2021 · 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 …

Dec 6, 2024 · 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 …

Feb 12, 2024 · A Gurdwara is a special place for Sikhs to gather, similar to how Hindus go to a temple, Muslims to a mosque, or Christians to a church. If you've never been to a Gurdwara …