On August 5, Oak Creek, Wisc., was rocked after the news that Wade Michael Page, a man with loose ties to local white supremacist groups, attacked a Sikh
gurdwara, killing...
The Times of India: Soon, Golden Temple to use phone jammers The Shiromani
Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Sikhs» highest religious body, is preparing to install jammers inside the Golden Temple complex to stop the «menace of ringing mobile phones.»
In fact, the first Sikh
gurdwara, or temple, was built in Stockton, California, 100 years ago - in 1912.
In another part of New Delhi, Manjit Singh of the Akali Dal brings up the subject of turbans at a bi-weekly meeting at a south Delhi
gurdwara.
New Delhi (CNN)- On a Saturday afternoon, Balbir Singh and Malkeet Singh find sanctuary from the Indian capital's chaos in the landmark Bangla Sahib
gurdwara, or Sikh temple.
«I know it's wrong to cut my hair,» says Balbir Singh, his head covered with a printed black and white cotton scarf - both men and women must cover their hair before entering
the gurdwara.
Anyone can do anything and still call himself to be a sikh but that does not mean that he is a sikh in true sense whether he / she is kebab eater turbaned or bear trimer who goes to
gurdwara.
There have been more direct approaches and they have ended in violence, the Edmonton Police are well aware of what is going on at this particular
Gurdwara yet no arrests.
They do not in any way represent the Sikhs and if you look further you will see they have there own
Gurdwara's and follow their own, militant sub-set of the Sikh religion, which if you read our holy book is totally and completely wrong and immoral and goes against everything a Sikh stands for.
What next, blowing up
gurdwaras?
The highly unusual application made by Sant Baba Jeet Singh Ji Maharaj and his followers would force the courts to intervene in an international religious dispute over the ownership of three
gurdwaras, or temples, in Bradford, Birmingham and High Wycombe.
Places of worship including Muslim mosques, Hindu temples and Sikh
gurdwaras became instant targets for patriotic terrorists seeking to lash out at innocent Americans like the Sikh victims of the terrorist attack in Wisconsin.
Palatine's Sikh Society house of worship, or
gurdwara, attracts Sikhs from all over the Chicago area, Indiana and beyond, said member Surinderpal Singh Kalra.
The ceremony was held at
the Gurdwara Guru Nanak which is the largest Temple outside India.
The Sikh community is served by the Guru Nanak
Gurdwara on Victoria Road, which serves its community in Dundee.
Visiting churches synagogues, mosques, temples and
gurdwaras I came to believe the Universal Source, God, Ultimate, Infinite Creative Consciousness, whatever inadequate term we might find, is completely unknowable.
Includes space for children to draw
a Gurdwara as well as lines to write their ideas on.
The question is: «Explain 2 ways in which equality is demonstrated in
a Gurdwara».
Topics covered: Guru Nanak - Founder of Sikhism (First Guru) Guru Gobind Singh - Founder of the Khalsa and the Five Ks (Tenth and last human Guru) The Meaning of the Five Ks What happens in
a Gurdwara?
KS3 Sikhism lesson about
the Gurdwara.
Lesson that looks at the main features of
a Gurdwara.
Feel free to use and edit Lesson 1 - Introduction Lesson 2 - Church Lesson 3 - Church Lesson 4 - Mosque Lesson 5 - Synagogue Lesson 6 - Synagogue Lesson 7 -
Gurdwara Lesson 8 -
Gurdwara Lesson 9/10 - KAT + DIRT
Learning Intentions for lesson are: Identify key features of
a Gurdwara Explore how respect and equality is shown in
a Gurdwara Construct a diary account of your visit to
a Gurdwara
The lesson aims to teach students about
the Gurdwara, how it is used and its importance.
A fully resourced lesson on
the Gurdwara (60 mins), containing Powerpoint and accompanying worksheets.
At least two lessons worth of material on the Sikh
Gurdwara and the Guru Granth Sahib with two different projects / assessments included.
A basic introduction to
a gurdwara.
Two students, Mel and Ben, who have special needs and often experience anger, visit
a gurdwara to examine the question: can sacred space make you more peaceful?
A powerpoint and copy of th letter from a local architects asking pupils to design their own
gurdwara
An explanation is given of the importance of
the Gurdwara for the Sikh community.
What role does
the gurdwara play in the community?
Included Activities: City Walk Jama Masjid Visit
Gurdwara Sis Ganj Visit Delhi Spice Market Connaught Place Visit Chandni Chowk Visit
Later, explore Old Delhi with your CEO including a rickshaw ride through the busy streets, Jama Masjid (Great Mosque), Chandni Chowk local market, and
Gurdwara Sikh Temple.
Walk through Chandni Chowk, one of India's oldest and busiest markets, and learn the history of the Sikh religion at the important
Gurdwara, (Sikh place of worship)
Gurdwara SisGanj.
It is the holiest Sikh
Gurdwara, and welcomes people of all religions.
To that extent, a register office or
gurdwara marriage is still «Christian marriage», as the older cases term it.
I've been to many cathedrals, churches, temples, mosques,
gurdwaras, etc., where one could simply come to the back of a service, listen to the speech, and leave without really interacting with anyone.