Gurdwaras - Sikhism

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1

A gurdwara is a place where Sikhs go to worship __________.

Waheguru

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2

'Gurdwara' literally means __________.

gateway

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3

The Sikh holy book is called __________.

Guru Granth Sahib

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4

When Sikhs first enter the gurdwara, they __________ to show respect for the Guru Granth Sahib.

bow

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5

The Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a __________ at the front of the hall.

takhat

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6

Inside the gurdwara, worshippers sit on the floor to symbolize that everyone is __________ compared to Waheguru.

low and humble

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7

Visitors must remove their shoes and __________ before entering the gurdwara.

cover their heads

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8

The main hall of a gurdwara is called a __________ where believers gather to pray or take part in a service.

darbar

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9

Gurdwaras have four entrances: the Door of Peace, the Door of Livelihood, the Door of Learning and the Door of __________.

Grace

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10

Kirtan, an essential part of Sikh worship, involves __________ from the Guru Granth Sahib accompanied by musical instruments.

hymn-singing

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11

A blessed sweet food called __________ is served to all visitors to the gurdwara.

karah parshad

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12

The karah parshad is made of equal amounts of sugar, butter, and flour, symbolizing __________ between men and women.

equality

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13

There is usually no decorations or religious pictures in a gurdwara because Sikhs only worship __________.

God

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14

A gurdwara typically has a __________ attached that provides free, simple meals for anyone.

kitchen

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15

When the Guru Granth Sahib is not being used, it is covered with an __________ cloth.

expensive

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