Visitors Guide

 

Before entering the main congregational hall called Darbar Sahib, visitors are expected to show their respect by observing the following:

  1. One must appropriately cover his/her head; a scarf or a large handkerchief is regarded as preferable to a hat or a cap for a non-turbaned visitor.  Most Gurdwaras have a free supply of suitable scarves, which may be borrowed during the visit.
  2. A visitor must take off his/her shoes and place them on the racks or space provided at the entrance.
  3. Under No circumstances should any visitor have in their possession any tobacco product, alcoholic drink or drug; he/she should not have consumed any, or be under its influence, at the time of the visit.
  4. It is obligatory for every Sikh, young and old, to show the utmost respect to the Guru Granth (Sacred Book) on approaching the Manji Sahib, who usually bow down on their knees, often touching the floor with their foreheads.   However, it is regarded as dignified for a non-Sikh visitor to show respect to the Sikh "Holy Scriptures" by bowing, or standing still for a second and then moving away with a respectful nod.
  5. It is regarded as discourteous to stand with one's back to the Guru Granth, or to stretch one's feet towards the Guru while sitting.  Similarly, clapping is not allowed in the Gurdwara.

 

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