Is it OK to go to Gurudwara during periods?
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Is it OK to go to Gurudwara during periods?
Yes. It’s nowhere written in Shri Guru Granth Sahib (holy book of Sikhs) that a woman is barred from entering Gurudwara at any phase of her biological cycle.
Can we visit Golden Temple Amritsar during periods?
She said that women should be allowed to do kirtan in Golden Temple beside other sewa including giving shoulder to palki. “All women groups should be allowed to do kirtan and take part in all the services” she said . Saundh said generally it is said that ‘women menstruate so they are unclean’.
Can we do paath in periods?
Menstrual Taboo Menstruation does not lead to women being considered impure in Sikhism, and women’s behavior is not restricted during the time when she is menstruating. Guru Nanak openly chides those who attribute pollution to women because of menstruation’.
Can we wear black in Gurudwara?
A2A. As far as I know, there is no specific ‘rule ‘ regarding what kind of clothes one should be wearing while entering a Gurudwara. It does not matter as long as the head is covered, and the clothes are decent.
Why do you have to take your shoes off in a Gurdwara?
All visitors to the Gurdwara should remove remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering the main hall. It is forbidden to smoke or take tobacco on to the premises and visitors cannot enter the Gurdwara while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Is sleeveless allowed in Gurudwara?
No it is not. It is considered very disrespectful to the Gurus and the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. It violates the dress code of covering your limbs.
What is a Chaliya in Gurudwara?
“Chaliya” means 40 days of continuously visit at Some religious Place specifically to achieve something from God Almighty or whichever supreme power someone believes. The chaiya concept is not any ritualistic order which Sikhism allows it is basically self styled belief of visiting as mentioned above.
How do you show respect in a Gurdwara?
To show respect in the gurdwara, Sikhs wash their hands, cover their heads and remove their shoes before they enter the diwan hall. They then walk towards the Guru Granth Sahib, bow in front of it and touch the floor to show respect. They may also give a donation, which is placed in the golak.
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