The Gurdwara

1. The Gurdwara As a Place of Worship For Sikhs Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

2. There are around 7 Gurdwaras – South Wales Most are buildings that have been adapted Sikhs settled here after The World War 2, and after India’s independence – India and Pakistan There are more Sikhs in Britain than in any other country, apart from India * A place of worship Community centre– a place to meet as a one big family The Guru Granth Sahib is present Follow the teachings of 10 Gurus Usually open to everybody The Gurdwara in Wales Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

3. Sikhism • A religion that is around 500 years old • Follow the teachings of the 10 Gurus • Guru Nanak was the first Guru • The Guru Granth Sahib ( Sacred Book ) is the last Guru • A religion tha developed from aspects that were common between Islam and Hinduism • Helping and respecting others are one of the main foundations of this religion • Full members are members of the Khalsa Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

4. The 5K • Kesh – Uncut hair.The hair is a gift from God therefore it must be kept • Kangha – small comb. Keep clean – the hair and mind • Kirpan – sword. Defend their faith • Kara – bracelet. • Kachera / Kaccha – white shorts / undergarments Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

5. Religious Education in Powys • Worship and Meditation • Celebrations • Sacred Books • Teachers and their Teachings • Lifestyle • The Community Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

6. The Gurdwara - Cardiff Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

7. Nishan Sahib Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

8. Aims • To recognise the Sikh emblem • To realise that the flag is a feature seen outside all gurdwaras • Know that the Sikh emblem consists of 3 symbols in 1 • Khanda is the name given to the emblem • Realise the significance of the emblem Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

9. Fill in the blanks Cut out the 3 emblems to make a Sikh flag Explain the significance of the symbols Cross Stitch Why do people/ firms use synbols ? Can you think of any Christian symbols ? Look at different religious emblems, and discuss their meaning / significance Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

10. Visiting the Gurdwara Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

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12. Aims Sikhs worship in a gurdwara • Recognise that the Gurdwara is a community centre as well as a place of worship • Learn how to dress if visiting a gurdwara • Show respect to the place of worship / Guru Granth Sahib • Learn that one should respect others who act differently Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

13. Explain how one should dress when visiting a gurdwara Make a poster to show this Who do you respect ? Why ? Who deserves to be respected ? Do you respect property as well as people ? How do you show respect towards someone / something ? Should we show more respect towards people / property ? Why should we show respect to the Sikh when visiting a gurdwara? Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

14. The Langar Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

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17. Aims • Realise that helping others is a vital part of Sikh life • There is a Langar in every gurdwara • The Langar is a symbol of equality and unity between people of the world • Only vegetarian meals are served Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

18. Place vegetarian foods that might be served in the langar on a plate Design a menu for the langar Research into Punjabi / Indian foods For or against vegetarianism – class discussion Bake cakes / sweets and distribute among needy people in local area Favourite foods? Is anyone a vegetarian ? Why ? Why do they only serve vegetarian foods in the langar ? Helping others – how can you help ? Should we do more ? Discuss charities Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

19. The Prayer Hall / Diwan Hall Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

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21. The Guru Granth Sahib’s Rest Room Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

22. Aims • Realise that the Holy Book is being treated with the same respect as was given to the human Gurus • Realise that the Guru Granth Sahib is the Sikh’s greatest treasure – and it receives great respect Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

23. Imagine the kind of room that one would place the Guru Granth Sahib to rest every night How would a room for a human Guru differ ? Design / make model Describe your bedroom What kind of bedroom would you like to have ? What do you do in your bedroom ? Why does the Book have a special rest room ? What is your opinion of this ? Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

24. The Takht Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

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27. Aims • Know that the Guru Granth Sahib receives the highest respect, and is treated the same way as the human Gurus • Realise that everyone should be able to see the Holy Book, and must sit beneath it • The Takht is the centre piece of the hall Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

28. Label the diagram Add objects to the picture Design a Takht Make a model of the Takht Have you got a special place at home to exhibit special objects? Are there special places in school to exhibit good work etc ? How do people treat these special places ? Rules Why do Sikhs place the Guru Granth Sahib on a special platform ? Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

29. Aims • Recognise features that can be found in every gurdwara • Realise that the gurdwara is a community centre as well as being a place of worship • The gurdwara is a Sikh place of worship Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

30. A plan of a gurdwara. Label different rooms How many rooms are there in your home ? What are they used for ? How many rooms are there in your school? What are they used for ? Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

31. The Guru Granth Sahib Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

32. Aims • Sikh’s Holy Book • Realise that the Sikhs treat the Book like a human Guru • Realise that the Guru Granth Sahib contains the teachings of the Gurus • Was written in Punjabi • The original copy is still in existence Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

33. Write a hymn or verse describing God Examples of Punjabi writting Make patterns Cross stitch Sponsor the children to write the Lord’s Prayer without any mistakes!!!! Which is your favorite book ? Why ? Do other people have favourite books ? Christians - Bible Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

34. Ardas / Prayer Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

35. Karah Parshad Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

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37. Akhand Path Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

38. Aims • Sikhs gather together in the gurdwara in front of the Guru Granth Sahib • The G.G.S is the centre point of every service • Be aware that the service consists mainly of readings and hymns from the G.G.S • Realise that they share the Karah Parshad at the end of every service • The Akhand Path is a special kind of worship Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

39. Role play – going in to the gurdwara Write a letter to a friend explaining / describing what happens during worship Write own Ardas prayer – describing God, the teachings of the Gurus and how to live a good life Write instructions on how to make the Karah Parshad Group reading– Akhand Path Ideas Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

40. Music Ragees / Ragis Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

41. Aims • Music plays an important part in the service • To realise that the hymns and verses in the GGS have been set to Indian classical and folk music Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

42. Listen to Indian classical and folk music Compose their own creative Indian piece. Set this music to their verse/ hymn about God Make own musical instuments e.g Tabla - drums What kind of music do you like ? Why do you listen to music ? Some say music gives you peace of mind. Do you agree ? Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

43. Diwali / Divali Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

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46. Aims – Naming Ceremony / Wedding • Realise that no ceremony is complete without the presence of the G.G.S • Family life and marriage is very important for Sikhs Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

47. Naming ceremony – think of names Wedding – who would be their perfect partner? Wedding hymn Mendhi patterns Research Role play Which is your favourite day / celebration ? What happens during a christening ? Why do people get married ? What is your opinion of arranged marriages ? Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

48. Aims – Death / Funeral • Realise that the Sikh does not see death as the end • Believe in reincarnation • The Guru Granth Sahib gives comfort to mourners, and is present at the funeral service Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

49. Write a letter to comfort a friend that is in mourning Research into Sikh belief and practise about death and funerals Make a list of good deeds that will bring people closer to God, and therefore prevent reincarnation What were they in their previous life? Has anyone lost someone close and dear to them? How did you feel ? How can you help someone who is in mourning? What do you think happens after death ? Ideas / Discussion Places of Worship - The Gurdwara

50. Aims - Gurpurbs • Realise that the Sikh accept and follow the teachings of the Gurus • Celebrate the Gurpurbs, festivals that remember the lives of the Gurus • The Guru Granth Sahib is present in every celebration Places of Worship - The Gurdwara