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506 Gatewood Dr
Garland, TX  75043
(972)240-5348
 
Open Everyday:  8AM - 8PM

SERVICE TIMES:

Sunday Services: 10AM - 1PM
Friday Services: 7PM - 9PM

CLASS TIMES:

Punjabi/Sikhism: 11:15AM

 

 

 

Gurdwara Protocol PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 11 August 2008 00:42

Before entering the prayer hall

  • Remove your shoes and put them in the shoe racks. You can use the shoe rack on either side.
  • Wash your hands. Men’s and Women’s rest rooms are located next to shoe racks.
  • Visitors without a proper head covering can borrow scarves provided by the Gurudwara, or otherwise use a large handkerchief.

Inside the prayer hall

  • Bow in front of Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Holy Scripture). Non sikhs are not required to bow but show of respect is appreciated.
  • Everyone sits cross-legged on the carpet in the prayer hall irrespective of their status as a sign of equality. If you can not sit on the floor for some reason, please take a chair.
  • Sit on the appropriate side of the prayer room.

Prayer Service

  • Preacher(Raggi) or a member of the congregation will read from the Guru Granth Sahib. Translation in english is dispalyed on the tv screens on the front walls.
  • Raggi's or members of the congregation sing hyms from the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • Religious prayer known as Anand Sahib
  • Ardas (Prayer) where everyone stands up
  • After Ardas everyone sits down and Hukamnama (Daily Hymn from Guru Granth Sahib) is read.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:32