On November 13th 2005, I visited the Sri Guru Singh Sahiba, located on Airport Rd. It was my best friend's birthday who was going to have a preaching ceremony for her birthday. She invited all her close family and friends for a get together at the Guruwara for a praying ritual. I was really surprised that I got to be a part of this special event that was held. The reason why I chose this religion as my essay topic was because after she invited me for this ritual I felt as if I should do a little research so I will know what I will be doing there. Therefore, I was really fascinated that I wanted to go in depth to learn more about Sikhism and to gain a better understanding.
For Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib is the living spirit of the Gurus. The Gurdwara is the home of the Guru Granth Sahib, and should be treated with respect.
English: Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Guru Granth Sahib.
From Source "This manuscript dates in part from th...The Gurdwara is open all the time, for everyone. It is a place for worship, and service to God.
Hence Sikhs offer all their respect by taking off their shoes and humbly sitting cross-legged in a Gurdwara. In Eastern culture, taking off shoes and covering one's head whenever you present yourself to someone holy is considered a way of respecting the person.
A Sikh makes offerings (money, groceries, etc.) before the Guru to express their gratitude for their blessings. Sikhs do not give donations or charity to God or the Guru. It is a way of expressing their love and regards for Him. Sikhs go to the Gurdwara to express their thanks to God and to the Guru for the favors that he or she is enjoying as a human being.
Furthermore, when a Sikh gives money for a...