Gurdwaras in the UK is a blog set up as a online directory to help find your local Gurdwara, browse media and provide general information about Gurdwaras.
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 about 300 Gurdwaras in Britain. The literal meaning of the Punjabi word Gurdwara is 'the residence of the Guru', or 'the door that leads to the Guru'. In a modern Gurdwara, the Guru is not a person but the book of Sikh scriptures called the Guru Granth Sahib.
The purpose of a Gurdwara
- It's a place to learn spiritual wisdom
- It's a place for religious ceremonies
- It's a place where children learn the Sikh faith, ethics, customs, traditions and texts
- A Gurdwara is also a community centre, and offers food, shelter, and companionship to those who need it.