All visitors to a Sikh Gurdwara should be aware of the following guidelines when visiting:

  1. Please dress appropriately so that you can comfortably and with decency sit on the carpeted floor. It is recommended that all visitors to the Gurdwara wear loose fitting clothing which covers most of your legs. Low hanging or tight-fitting pants/trousers may not be suitable. Please try sitting on the carpeted floor at home for a short period to see if the clothing is suitable.
  2. All visitors entering the Main Prayer Hall, called the Darbar Sahib and the Dining (Langar) Hall will have to remove their shoes and place them in the shoe racks provided.
  3. Strictly No Smoking is allowed in the vicinity of the Gurdwara premises. Visitors cannot enter the Gurdwara while under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs. You should not take cigarettes or tobacco with you into the premises or smoke while near the Gurdwara or soon before going into the Gurdwara.
  4. All visitors MUST cover their heads while in the main Gurdwara areas ie: (Darbar Sahib and Langar Hall)
    • Head covering for men/boys will normally be available in the Gurdwara but a large knotted handkerchief is acceptable. (The Gurdwara may provide handkerchief sized cloth to cover the head). Other hats and caps (eg baseball-style caps) may not appropriate (please check with the Gurdwara officials). Sikh men normally wear a Turban.
    • Women/Girls will need to wear a headscarf. The Gurdwara usually has a box of scarves, but you could bring their own headscarf for this purpose. The Sikh ladies usually wear a “Chunni”, which is normally a long, flowing semi-transparent plain cloth with a decorated, veiled edging.
  5. Chairs are not provided in the Gurdwara and so, when sitting, this will be on the carpeted floor both in the Main Prayer Hall (Darbar Sahib) and in the Langar Hall. (A few chairs may be available in the Langar Hall for visitors who have difficulty sitting on the floor due to old age or other medical condition).
  6. On first entering the large prayer room (called the Darbar Sahib), a small bow to the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy book) shows respect to the host community. Backs should not be turned on the Guru Granth Sahib or the soles of the feet pointed towards the Sikh holy book when sitting on the carpet (as a mark of respect). It is normal to sit cross-legged yoga style. It may be a good idea to practise this at home if possible before your trip to the Gurdwara.
  7. Visitors will usually be offered Kara Parshad (sweet flour and oil based food offered as a gift) in the worship hall, which is usually given in cupped hands and eaten with the right hand. If you are uncertain about your ability to eat a lot of this food – Say “very small portion” to the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad. You should take a small plastic bag (or ask for one from the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad) to save your Kara Parshad if it is not to your taste – Please do not refuse it or throw it away.
  8. You may be offered Langar (vegetarian food from the communal kitchen). If not too certain about consuming this food you can ask to be excused although most people should take langar as it is regarded as a blessing by the Guru. When in the [[Langar Hall], it is better to ask for less rather than take too much and waste the food. Say “very little” to the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Langar. If you require more later, just wait for the Sewadar to come around.

All visitors to a Sikh Gurdwara should be aware of the following guidelines when visiting:

  1. Please dress appropriately so that you can comfortably and with decency sit on the carpeted floor. It is recommended that all visitors to the Gurdwara wear loose fitting clothing which covers most of your legs. Low hanging or tight-fitting pants/trousers may not be suitable. Please try sitting on the carpeted floor at home for a short period to see if the clothing is suitable.

  2. All visitors entering the Main Prayer Hall, called the Darbar Sahib and the Dining (Langar) Hall will have to remove their shoes and place them in the shoe racks provided.

  3. Strictly No Smoking is allowed in the vicinity of the Gurdwara premises. Visitors cannot enter the Gurdwara while under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs. You should not take cigarettes or tobacco with you into the premises or smoke while near the Gurdwara or soon before going into the Gurdwara.

  4. All visitors MUST cover their heads while in the main Gurdwara areas ie: (Darbar Sahib and Langar Hall)
    • Head covering for men/boys will normally be available in the Gurdwara but a large knotted handkerchief is acceptable. (The Gurdwara may provide handkerchief sized cloth to cover the head). Other hats and caps (eg baseball-style caps) may not appropriate (please check with the Gurdwara officials). Sikh men normally wear a Turban.
    • Women/Girls will need to wear a headscarf. The Gurdwara usually has a box of scarves, but you could bring their own headscarf for this purpose. The Sikh ladies usually wear a “Chunni”, which is normally a long, flowing semi-transparent plain cloth with a decorated, veiled edging.

  5. Chairs are not provided in the Gurdwara and so, when sitting, this will be on the carpeted floor both in the Main Prayer Hall (Darbar Sahib) and in the Langar Hall. (A few chairs may be available in the Langar Hall for visitors who have difficulty sitting on the floor due to old age or other medical condition).

  6. On first entering the large prayer room (called the Darbar Sahib), a small bow to the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy book) shows respect to the host community. Backs should not be turned on the Guru Granth Sahib or the soles of the feet pointed towards the Sikh holy book when sitting on the carpet (as a mark of respect). It is normal to sit cross-legged yoga style. It may be a good idea to practise this at home if possible before your trip to the Gurdwara.

  7. Visitors will usually be offered Kara Parshad (sweet flour and oil based food offered as a gift) in the worship hall, which is usually given in cupped hands and eaten with the right hand. If you are uncertain about your ability to eat a lot of this food – Say “very small portion” to the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad. You should take a small plastic bag (or ask for one from the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad) to save your Kara Parshad if it is not to your taste – Please do not refuse it or throw it away.

  8. You may be offered Langar (vegetarian food from the communal kitchen). If not too certain about consuming this food you can ask to be excused although most people should take langar as it is regarded as a blessing by the Guru. When in the [[Langar Hall], it is better to ask for less rather than take too much and waste the food. Say “very little” to the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Langar. If you require more later, just wait for the Sewadar to come around.

Seluruh pengunjung Gurdwara Sikh wajib memperhatikan panduan berikut saat berkunjung:

  1. Etika Berpakaian:
    Harap berpakaian sopan agar Anda dapat duduk di lantai berkarpet dengan nyaman dan pantas. Disarankan bagi seluruh pengunjung untuk mengenakan pakaian longgar yang menutupi sebagian besar kaki. Celana yang terlalu ketat atau berpotongan rendah mungkin tidak sesuai. Anda disarankan mencoba duduk bersila di lantai di rumah sejenak untuk memastikan pakaian tersebut nyaman digunakan.

  2. Melepas Alas Kaki:
    Seluruh pengunjung yang memasuki Ruang Doa Utama (disebut Darbar Sahib) dan Ruang Makan (Langar Hall) wajib melepas sepatu dan meletakkannya di rak sepatu yang telah disediakan.

  3. Larangan Merokok dan Zat Adiktif:
    Dilarang keras merokok di seluruh area Gurdwara. Pengunjung tidak diperbolehkan masuk jika berada di bawah pengaruh alkohol atau obat-obatan terlarang. Anda dilarang membawa rokok atau tembakau ke dalam area, serta tidak diperbolehkan merokok di sekitar Gurdwara, baik sebelum maupun sesudah kunjungan.

  4. Menutup Kepala:
    Seluruh pengunjung WAJIB menutup kepala selama berada di area utama Gurdwara (Darbar Sahib dan Langar Hall).

    • Pria/Anak Laki-laki: Penutup kepala biasanya tersedia di Gurdwara, namun sapu tangan besar yang diikat juga diperbolehkan. Topi (seperti topi baseball) tidak diperkenankan (harap konfirmasi dengan petugas Gurdwara). Pria Sikh umumnya mengenakan sorban.

    • Wanita/Anak Perempuan: Wajib mengenakan kerudung atau selendang kepala. Gurdwara biasanya menyediakan kotak berisi selendang, namun Anda diperbolehkan membawa selendang sendiri. Wanita Sikh biasanya mengenakan “Chunni“, yaitu kain panjang transparan dengan pinggiran berhias.

  5. Posisi Duduk:
    Kursi tidak disediakan di dalam Gurdwara, sehingga pengunjung akan duduk di lantai berkarpet, baik di Ruang Doa Utama maupun di Langar Hall. (Beberapa kursi mungkin tersedia di Langar Hall khusus bagi pengunjung lanjut usia atau yang memiliki kondisi medis sehingga kesulitan duduk di lantai).

  6. Tata Krama di Ruang Doa:
    Saat pertama kali memasuki Ruang Doa Utama (Darbar Sahib), membungkuklah sedikit ke arah Guru Granth Sahib (Kitab Suci) sebagai bentuk penghormatan kepada tuan rumah. Sebagai tanda hormat, dilarang membelakangi Kitab Suci atau mengarahkan telapak kaki ke arahnya saat duduk. Posisi duduk yang lazim adalah bersila (seperti posisi yoga). Ada baiknya Anda mempraktikkan posisi ini di rumah sebelum berkunjung.

  7. Kara Parshad (Berkat):
    Pengunjung biasanya akan ditawari Kara Parshad (makanan manis berbahan dasar tepung dan minyak yang diberikan sebagai berkat). Makanan ini biasanya diterima dengan kedua telapak tangan yang ditangkupkan dan dimakan menggunakan tangan kanan. Jika Anda ragu dapat menghabiskannya, katakan “porsi kecil saja” kepada Sewadar (sukarelawan) yang bertugas. Anda boleh membawa kantong plastik kecil (atau memintanya kepada Sewadar) untuk menyimpan sisa makanan tersebut jika tidak sesuai dengan selera Anda. Mohon untuk tidak menolak atau membuangnya.

  8. Langar (Makanan Umum):
    Anda mungkin akan ditawari Langar (makanan vegetarian dari dapur umum). Jika ragu, Anda boleh menolak dengan sopan, meskipun sebagian besar pengunjung tetap menerimanya karena dianggap sebagai berkah dari Guru. Saat berada di Langar Hall, lebih baik meminta porsi sedikit daripada mengambil terlalu banyak dan menyisakan makanan. Katakan “sedikit saja” kepada Sewadar. Jika Anda membutuhkan tambahan, cukup tunggu Sewadar berkeliling kembali.

All visitors to a Sikh Gurdwara should be aware of the following guidelines when visiting:

  1. Please dress appropriately so that you can comfortably and with decency sit on the carpeted floor. It is recommended that all visitors to the Gurdwara wear loose fitting clothing which covers most of your legs. Low hanging or tight-fitting pants/trousers may not be suitable. Please try sitting on the carpeted floor at home for a short period to see if the clothing is suitable.

  2. All visitors entering the Main Prayer Hall, called the Darbar Sahib and the Dining (Langar) Hall will have to remove their shoes and place them in the shoe racks provided.

  3. Strictly No Smoking is allowed in the vicinity of the Gurdwara premises. Visitors cannot enter the Gurdwara while under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs. You should not take cigarettes or tobacco with you into the premises or smoke while near the Gurdwara or soon before going into the Gurdwara.

  4. All visitors MUST cover their heads while in the main Gurdwara areas ie: (Darbar Sahib and Langar Hall)
    • Head covering for men/boys will normally be available in the Gurdwara but a large knotted handkerchief is acceptable. (The Gurdwara may provide handkerchief sized cloth to cover the head). Other hats and caps (eg baseball-style caps) may not appropriate (please check with the Gurdwara officials). Sikh men normally wear a Turban.
    • Women/Girls will need to wear a headscarf. The Gurdwara usually has a box of scarves, but you could bring their own headscarf for this purpose. The Sikh ladies usually wear a “Chunni”, which is normally a long, flowing semi-transparent plain cloth with a decorated, veiled edging.

  5. Chairs are not provided in the Gurdwara and so, when sitting, this will be on the carpeted floor both in the Main Prayer Hall (Darbar Sahib) and in the Langar Hall. (A few chairs may be available in the Langar Hall for visitors who have difficulty sitting on the floor due to old age or other medical condition).

  6. On first entering the large prayer room (called the Darbar Sahib), a small bow to the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy book) shows respect to the host community. Backs should not be turned on the Guru Granth Sahib or the soles of the feet pointed towards the Sikh holy book when sitting on the carpet (as a mark of respect). It is normal to sit cross-legged yoga style. It may be a good idea to practise this at home if possible before your trip to the Gurdwara.

  7. Visitors will usually be offered Kara Parshad (sweet flour and oil based food offered as a gift) in the worship hall, which is usually given in cupped hands and eaten with the right hand. If you are uncertain about your ability to eat a lot of this food – Say “very small portion” to the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad. You should take a small plastic bag (or ask for one from the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad) to save your Kara Parshad if it is not to your taste – Please do not refuse it or throw it away.

  8. You may be offered Langar (vegetarian food from the communal kitchen). If not too certain about consuming this food you can ask to be excused although most people should take langar as it is regarded as a blessing by the Guru. When in the [[Langar Hall], it is better to ask for less rather than take too much and waste the food. Say “very little” to the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Langar. If you require more later, just wait for the Sewadar to come around.

Seluruh pengunjung Gurdwara Sikh wajib memperhatikan panduan berikut saat berkunjung:

  1. Etika Berpakaian:
    Harap berpakaian sopan agar Anda dapat duduk di lantai berkarpet dengan nyaman dan pantas. Disarankan bagi seluruh pengunjung untuk mengenakan pakaian longgar yang menutupi sebagian besar kaki. Celana yang terlalu ketat atau berpotongan rendah mungkin tidak sesuai. Anda disarankan mencoba duduk bersila di lantai di rumah sejenak untuk memastikan pakaian tersebut nyaman digunakan.

  2. Melepas Alas Kaki:
    Seluruh pengunjung yang memasuki Ruang Doa Utama (disebut Darbar Sahib) dan Ruang Makan (Langar Hall) wajib melepas sepatu dan meletakkannya di rak sepatu yang telah disediakan.

  3. Larangan Merokok dan Zat Adiktif:
    Dilarang keras merokok di seluruh area Gurdwara. Pengunjung tidak diperbolehkan masuk jika berada di bawah pengaruh alkohol atau obat-obatan terlarang. Anda dilarang membawa rokok atau tembakau ke dalam area, serta tidak diperbolehkan merokok di sekitar Gurdwara, baik sebelum maupun sesudah kunjungan.

  4. Menutup Kepala:
    Seluruh pengunjung WAJIB menutup kepala selama berada di area utama Gurdwara (Darbar Sahib dan Langar Hall).

    • Pria/Anak Laki-laki: Penutup kepala biasanya tersedia di Gurdwara, namun sapu tangan besar yang diikat juga diperbolehkan. Topi (seperti topi baseball) tidak diperkenankan (harap konfirmasi dengan petugas Gurdwara). Pria Sikh umumnya mengenakan sorban.

    • Wanita/Anak Perempuan: Wajib mengenakan kerudung atau selendang kepala. Gurdwara biasanya menyediakan kotak berisi selendang, namun Anda diperbolehkan membawa selendang sendiri. Wanita Sikh biasanya mengenakan “Chunni“, yaitu kain panjang transparan dengan pinggiran berhias.

  5. Posisi Duduk:
    Kursi tidak disediakan di dalam Gurdwara, sehingga pengunjung akan duduk di lantai berkarpet, baik di Ruang Doa Utama maupun di Langar Hall. (Beberapa kursi mungkin tersedia di Langar Hall khusus bagi pengunjung lanjut usia atau yang memiliki kondisi medis sehingga kesulitan duduk di lantai).

  6. Tata Krama di Ruang Doa:
    Saat pertama kali memasuki Ruang Doa Utama (Darbar Sahib), membungkuklah sedikit ke arah Guru Granth Sahib (Kitab Suci) sebagai bentuk penghormatan kepada tuan rumah. Sebagai tanda hormat, dilarang membelakangi Kitab Suci atau mengarahkan telapak kaki ke arahnya saat duduk. Posisi duduk yang lazim adalah bersila (seperti posisi yoga). Ada baiknya Anda mempraktikkan posisi ini di rumah sebelum berkunjung.

  7. Kara Parshad (Berkat):
    Pengunjung biasanya akan ditawari Kara Parshad (makanan manis berbahan dasar tepung dan minyak yang diberikan sebagai berkat). Makanan ini biasanya diterima dengan kedua telapak tangan yang ditangkupkan dan dimakan menggunakan tangan kanan. Jika Anda ragu dapat menghabiskannya, katakan “porsi kecil saja” kepada Sewadar (sukarelawan) yang bertugas. Anda boleh membawa kantong plastik kecil (atau memintanya kepada Sewadar) untuk menyimpan sisa makanan tersebut jika tidak sesuai dengan selera Anda. Mohon untuk tidak menolak atau membuangnya.

  8. Langar (Makanan Umum):
    Anda mungkin akan ditawari Langar (makanan vegetarian dari dapur umum). Jika ragu, Anda boleh menolak dengan sopan, meskipun sebagian besar pengunjung tetap menerimanya karena dianggap sebagai berkah dari Guru. Saat berada di Langar Hall, lebih baik meminta porsi sedikit daripada mengambil terlalu banyak dan menyisakan makanan. Katakan “sedikit saja” kepada Sewadar. Jika Anda membutuhkan tambahan, cukup tunggu Sewadar berkeliling kembali.

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