ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਸਾਦਿ ॥
ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ
वाहेगुरु जी का खालसा वाहेगुरु जी की फतेह
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
The Khalsa belongs to Waheguru (Lord, God),
The Victory belongs to Waheguru
Sadh Sangat Ji,
Our next monthly Gurdwara will be held on Saturday, Nov 7th, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 559, 20th ST SW, Rochester, MN.
Everyone is welcome to attend and no RSVP is required. Please consider this as a personal invitation and forward it to those who may not be on our SSRM distribution list.
The November Gurdwara will be very special for two reasons.
SSRM will mark and celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurpurab (also called Parkash Purab or Guru Nanak Jayanti) as it is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism, commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. Please contact Tosh if you have a child who would be interested in doing a short presentation or share some story on Guru Nanak Dev ji's Parkash.
In marking this Gurpaurab, a group of SSRM sangat members have contributed in reciting the Sikh Sehaj Paath (ਸਹਿਜ ਪਾਠ) which is the complete reading of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji performed gradually and at a comfortable pace over a period of days, weeks, or months. The word "sehaj" means slowly, calmly, or with ease.
The Bhog for the Sehaj Paath will be conducted during November Gurdwara.
Sehaj Paath is auspicious because it blends discipline, reflection, and devotion, making it a meaningful and accessible way to immerse oneself in the Guru’s Word at a pace that nurtures both the reader and the community.
Everyone is welcome to attend and no RSVP is required. Please consider this as a personal invitation and forward it to those who may not be on our SSRM distribution list.
The November Gurdwara will be very special for two reasons.
SSRM will mark and celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurpurab (also called Parkash Purab or Guru Nanak Jayanti) as it is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism, commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. Please contact Tosh if you have a child who would be interested in doing a short presentation or share some story on Guru Nanak Dev ji's Parkash.
In marking this Gurpaurab, a group of SSRM sangat members have contributed in reciting the Sikh Sehaj Paath (ਸਹਿਜ ਪਾਠ) which is the complete reading of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji performed gradually and at a comfortable pace over a period of days, weeks, or months. The word "sehaj" means slowly, calmly, or with ease.
The Bhog for the Sehaj Paath will be conducted during November Gurdwara.
Sehaj Paath is auspicious because it blends discipline, reflection, and devotion, making it a meaningful and accessible way to immerse oneself in the Guru’s Word at a pace that nurtures both the reader and the community.
The langar sewa hosts are:
Surinder Kaur and family.
Ashwinder Kaur and Ravinder Singh and family
Anita and Jagdish Arora and family
Billie and Sunny Vasdev and family
Program as follow:
Church set up: 3:45 - 4:15 pm
Sukhmani Sahib Paath: 4:15 – 5:30 pm
Surinder Kaur and family.
Ashwinder Kaur and Ravinder Singh and family
Anita and Jagdish Arora and family
Billie and Sunny Vasdev and family
Program as follow:
Church set up: 3:45 - 4:15 pm
Sukhmani Sahib Paath: 4:15 – 5:30 pm
Tea and snacks
Sehaj Paath Bhog: 5:45pm – 6:15pm
Kirtan: 6:15 – 6:45 pm
Announcements and Siropas: 6:45pm – 7:00pm
Anand Sahib, Ardaas and Kirtan Sohila -7:00 pm
Open langar at the church - 7:30 pm
The gurdwara setup begins at 3:45 – 4:15pm and your help in doing the setup will be most welcome.
Sehaj Paath Bhog: 5:45pm – 6:15pm
Kirtan: 6:15 – 6:45 pm
Announcements and Siropas: 6:45pm – 7:00pm
Anand Sahib, Ardaas and Kirtan Sohila -7:00 pm
Open langar at the church - 7:30 pm
The gurdwara setup begins at 3:45 – 4:15pm and your help in doing the setup will be most welcome.
Note: If you are new to attending gurdwara then the guidelines are available on our website. The gurdwara setup begins at 3:45pm and your help in doing the setup will be most welcome.
For your convenience you may select SSRM Langar Signup and Supplies Checklist tab
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Please dress appropriately so that you can sit comfortably and with decency on the carpeted floor. It is recommended that all visitors to the Gurdwara wear loose fitting clothing which covers most of your legs. Low hanging or tight-fitting pants/trousers may not be suitable.
Please try sitting on the carpeted floor at home for a short period to see if the clothing is suitable. All visitors entering the Main Prayer Hall, called the Darbar Sahib and the Dining (Langar) Hall will have to remove their shoes and place them in the shoe racks provided.
Strictly no smoking is allowed in the vicinity of the Gurdwara premises. Visitors cannot enter the Gurdwara while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You should not take cigarettes or tobacco with you into the premises or smoke while near the Gurdwara or soon before going into the Gurdwara.
All visitors MUST cover their heads while in the main Gurdwara areas ie: (Darbar Sahib and Langar Hall)
All visitors MUST cover their heads while in the main Gurdwara areas ie: (Darbar Sahib and Langar Hall)
Head covering for men/boys will normally be available in the Gurdwara but a large knotted handkerchief is acceptable. (The Gurdwara may provide handkerchief sized cloth to cover the head). Other hats and caps (eg baseball-style caps) may not be appropriate (please check with the Gurdwara officials). Sikh men normally wear a Turban.
Women/Girls will need to wear a headscarf. The Gurdwara usually has a box of scarves, but you could bring your own headscarf for this purpose. Sikh ladies usually wear a “Chunni”, which is normally a long, flowing semi-transparent plain cloth with a decorated, veiled edging.
Sitting on chairs is discouraged and meant for those who are elderly and frail. The hall will be decked with white sheets on the carpeted floor in the Main Prayer Hall (Darbar Sahib) and in the Langar Hall. (A few chairs may be available in the Langar Hall for visitors who have difficulty sitting on the floor due to old age or other medical conditions).
On first entering the large prayer room (called the Darbar Sahib), a small bow to the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy book) shows respect to the host community. Backs should not be turned on the Guru Granth Sahib or the soles of the feet pointed towards the Sikh holy book when sitting on the carpet. It is normal to sit cross-legged yoga style. It may be a good idea to practice this at home if possible before your trip to the Gurdwara.