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Gurdwārā

“Door of the Guru”: the Sikh house of worship, where the scripture is installed and all are welcome.

Also: Gurdwara, Gurudwara

Jainism, Sikhism and other paths

A gurdwārā houses the Guru Granth Sahib, which is opened each morning and laid to rest each night. It has a hall for kīrtan, a langar and often lodging for travellers. Its doors traditionally face all directions to show openness to all. The Harimandir Sāhib at Amritsar, the Golden Temple, is the most revered.