Welcome to Gurdwara Guru Nanak Sat Sangat of California. A Gurdwara is the place where Sikhs come together for congregational worship. There are about 1500 Gurdwaras worldwide. The first Gurdwara in the world was built by Guru Nanak Devji in 1521-2 at Kartarpur – Punjab - India.
Gurdwara Sahib – the house of Holy Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The holy book is written, composed and complied by the Sikh Gurus themselves which is worshiped by every Sikh devotee. The Sikh Temple, symbol of freedom and spiritual independence for all devotees. In Sikhism it is a place to meditate, to offer prayers to the almighty –Akal Purakh who runs this whole universe. Every human being is welcomed in Gurdwara Sahib to get the blessings of almighty. No discrimination is done on the basis of caste, colour or creed in the Sikh Religion. There are thousands of Gurdwara Sahibs all around the world and many of them do have a relation to the History.
Sikhism was founded in the Punjab, India by Guru Nanak Devji and is a monotheistic religion. Sikhs think religion should be practiced by living in the world and coping with life's everyday problems. The Sikh faith began around 1500 CE and the essence of this religion is to help everyone in need. Nine Gurus followed Guru Nanak Devji and developed the Sikh faith and community over the next centuries.
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