Week 1 · Hello, Sikhi · Day 2
The Gurdwara — our shared home
A Gurdwara — “doorway of the Guru” — is the central place of learning and worship for Sikhs, and anyone is welcome, whatever their background. At the heart of every Gurdwara sits Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, our eternal Guru. We remove our shoes at the entrance and cover our heads as a sign of love and respect, sit together on the same floor, and share langar.
Today's idea
The Gurdwara is the Guru's house, open to everyone — and the Guru lives inside us too.
Read a Sakhi or story Why do we bow in the Gurdwara? Make & colour Color Sri Harmandir Sahib 
Watch together Nikka Jeha Khalsa — Anandpur Sahib Gurmukhi minute Trace today's letter — ਅ Aira
Watch together Nikka Jeha Khalsa — Anandpur Sahib Gurmukhi minute Trace today's letter — ਅ Aira Go & do it Build a tiny "Gurdwara corner" at home. Sit quietly there for one minute together.
ਹਰਿ ਮੰਦਰੁ ਤੇਰੈ ਨਾਲਿ ॥
Har mandar terai naal
“The Creator's home is right here, within you.”
Talk together
Ask: "Why do we take our shoes off and cover our heads at the Gurdwara?"
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