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6.) What is a Sikh temple or Gurdwara?

Gurdwara means 'Gate of the Guru.' A place becomes a Gurdwara after a copy of SGGS is installed there with proper etiquette, such as a cleaned space, no idols, the Sikh flag 'Nishan Sahib,' etc. People gather here to read and understand Gurbani, serve the Gurdwara, and eat langar, which is free food available for anyone without discrimination. Everyone eats together, sitting on the ground in a row. The food is mostly lacto-vegetarian. Basic Gurdwara etiquette includes: 1.) Covering one's head. 2.) Modest dressing. 3.) Taking off shoes and placing them in a dedicated area, then washing hands and feet. 4.) No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco are allowed. 5.) Sitting quietly.