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- The Gurudwara is the Sikh place of worship.
- Gurudwara means ‘the Guru’s door’ or Guru’s residence and people are welcome there.
- It is the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib that gives the Gurdwara its religious status.
- Any building containing the holy book is a Gurdwara.
- The Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred scripture and eternal Guru of the Sikhs.
- It is the main place where the sangat gather together to offer ardas.
- People from all faiths are welcomed in gurdwaras.
- There is no discrimination of color, caste, sex, faith, status, or country.
- The first Gurudwara was built in Kartarpur in 1521.
- Gurudwara is also a community centre, and offers food and shelter to those who need it.
