>- Brantford Gurudawara Sahib Place Title
The Gurudawara Sahib (meaning the house of God) is the Sikh place of worship. It’s both a spiritual place of worship and a cultural learning centre for the young and old. We have created this website to provide information on the religious services, educational classes, events, and festival celebrations that are held at Gurudawara Sahib along with a description of the various features of Gurudawara Sahib. We have also included a brief description of Sikhism.
Brantford Gurudawara Sahib is open to everyone because in Sikhism everyone is equal. We show this equality through everyone sitting down together on the carpeted floor in ‘Diwan Hall’. When coming to Gurudawara Sahib please bear this in mind when deciding on what to wear. It is necessary that any visitor remove their shoes, wash their hands and cover their head with a Rumal before entering the Gurudwara Sahib.
Visitors are also forbidden to go into the Gurudawara Sahib while they are inebriated or possess alcohol, cigarettes or any intoxicating substance. When visiting a Gurudawara Sahib the following guidelines should be followed: 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 ‘Guru’. It is normal to sit cross-legged. Visitors will be offered Kara Parshad (sweet flour and oil-based food offered as Prashad) in the worship hall, which is usually given into the cupped hands of visitors.
There is no meat allowed in the Gurudawara Sahib, only vegetables and organic food is allowed, as the Sikh society does not eat meat. 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.
Timings: Monday to Sunday 5:00am to 8:00pm
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