Layout of the Gurdwara

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. 
Picture
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. 
Picture
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.
Picture
The Guru Granth Sahib Jee

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
 Picture
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
Picture
The Communal Kitchen

Run selflessly by communal participation and contributions.

Read more here: Langar -part I
 PictureLangar Hall
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
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich is a non profit organisation founded on the universal principles of Sikhism and dedicated to serving the Sikh community. All rights reserved.
www.woolwichgurdwara.org.uk