Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a community gurdwara that serves as a center for worship, congregation, and social services for the local Sikh community located in New Hyde Park, NY, United States. It is situated in the United States, where the Sikh community has been present since the early 20th century. As with all gurdwaras, Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji welcomes visitors of all faiths and backgrounds.
The gurdwara serves as a place of worship where the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy scripture of the Sikhs) is kept with great reverence. The community gathers here for daily prayers (Nitnem), Kirtan (devotional singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib), and Katha (religious discourse). The gurdwara operates a Langar (community kitchen) where free vegetarian meals are served to all visitors regardless of religion, caste, gender, economic status, or ethnicity.
This practice, established by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and formalized by Guru Angad Dev Ji, embodies the Sikh principles of equality, sharing, and selfless service (Seva).
Significance
The gurdwara serves as a vital spiritual and community center. In Sikh tradition, a gurdwara is not merely a place of worship but a center for learning, community service, and social equality. The institution of Langar (community kitchen), Sangat (congregation), and Pangat (eating together in rows) are practiced here, reinforcing the Sikh values of equality and brotherhood.
For the Sikh community in New Hyde Park, Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji serves as a focal point for celebrating important Sikh festivals and commemorations, including Gurpurabs (anniversaries of Sikh Gurus), Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year), Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali), and Hola Mohalla.
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