All Sikh Gurdwara’s have a Nishan Sahib, Darbar Sahib, a Langar Hall and a kitchen. In addition, Gurdwara Shaib Woolwich has two darbar sahib (a lower and an upper), a meeting room/Library, an office, a social area, granthi quarters, car park, a lower hall used for various functions and other miscellaneous rooms.
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The Communal Kitchen
Run selflessly by communal participation and contributions.
Read more here: Langar -part I
The Lower Level Darbar Sahib
Darbar Sahib refers to the main court within a Sikh Gurdwara. The Guru Granth Sahib Jee is placed in a prominent central position facing the sangat (the congregation). Darbar means court or a hall.
The Upper level Darbar Sahib
Allowing multiple services and programs to be held simultaneously, the upper level darbar serves the same function as the lower darbar sahib.
The Langar Hall
Open to Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike, the langar hall is a communal refectory serving vegetarian food.
Read more here: Langar – part II
The Nishan Sahib
Raised and flown at a prominent postion, the Nishan Sahib makes all Sikh Gurdwara’s easily identifiable. The word ‘Nishan’ means flag, insignia, or a banner.
Read More here: Nishan
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji
The word Guru is the presiding presence in all Sikhs Gurdwara’s.
ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡੁ ਬਲਾਇਆ ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਜਾਇ ॥੨॥
Gur giaan parchand balaaiaa agiaan anadheraa jaai ||2||:
“The Gur has lit the Brilliant Light of Spiritual Wisdom, and the darkness of ignorance has been dispelled ||2||” (sggs 29)
Read more here: The Guru
Read more here: The Temple within
