102 TRIPS, TRAVEL & VISITS


RS Visit to the Sikh Gurdwara


When I arrived at the Sikh Gurdwara I could tell it was a religious building. The silence made me feel obliged to be respectful. The smell of incense was comforting and gave the building a good atmosphere. We were asked to take our shoes off, put on a hat and were taken to the Diwan Hall.


Here, there was a very informative talk from Mrs Bal (mother of one of our Sixth Form pupils). It was great to learn about the Sikh religion and this will benefit me in our future lessons on this topic.


We saw the colourful canopy under which was the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. The book was set on top of beautifully decorated cushions and fabric. Two of the Sikh teachers played music to us which helped us to experience what Sikh worship would be like.


My favourite thing about the Gurdwara was the Langar, a free kitchen. The people there served us squash and biscuits and homemade sweets. I think it is really good that they give free food to anyone who wants to go in and they welcome people from any religion or none.


Milo Black, Nick Gallagher and Will Appleton.


A Sikh Gurdwara


Up the long stairway, To the second floor, There there is a long long room, With not a chair in sight.


The still air is sweet with incense, And the floor covered in thick carpet. Two instruments sit on a raised platform, And paintings line the walls.


They are of faraway places, And people too. Temples covered in gold, And men with shining swords.


At the end of the room, A canopy and a dome arches above. Brightly coloured tinsel is draped from the canopy, And flowers surround.


Beneath all this lies a book, Covered in brightly coloured cloth. The Guru Granth Sahib it is called, The Sikh’s guide and holy book.


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