ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥
ikOankaar satigur prasaadh ||
ੴ सतिगुर प्रसादि ॥
One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru
ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ
वाहेगुरु जी का खालसा वाहेगुरु जी की फतेह
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ke Fateh
The Khalsa belongs to Waheguru (Lord, God),
The Victory belongs to Waheguru
The next SSRM Gurdwara will be scheduled on Saturday December 2nd 2023
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 559 20th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
SSRM will host Langar seva but we are happy to have others join as host.
Please contact any member of SSRM Board if you wish to be included as host.
It will be very helpful for the hosts to know how many worshipers will be attending Gurdwara.
Please respond via this RSVP link
Mark your calendars and try to work around other events so that you can attend!
If you need transportation to attend the gurdwara then contact any of the SSRM Board members and we will try our best to facilitate your request.
Timeline
- 4:00 Open the church facility for setup.
- 4:30 Sukhmani Sahib Paath.
- 6:00 Gurbani Kirtan
- 7:00 Anand Sahib, Ardaas and Kirtan Sohila.
- 7:15 Open langar at the church.
With Regards. SSRM Committee.
Please dress appropriately so that you can comfortably and with decency sit 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)
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.