Basic Features Of Gurdwara

The basic features that identifies a Gurdwara are:

* The Guru - Symbolises Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
* Nishan - Nishan Sahib is a triangular orange flag with a Khalsa emblem in the middle. It expresses the faith of Sikhs in the True Lord or Guru Granth Sahib.
* Pangat - Means Free community kitchen. It is part of a building complex where meals are served, free. As a part of the tradition, the devotees are expected to sit on the floor, to have food 'langar'
* Sangat is a holy congregation. Sangat is the purest form of Khalsa. As per Sikh faith, this Khalsa congregation also represents the combination of ONE (True eternal God). Gurbani followers address the holy congregation (sangat) as " Congregation endowed with the power of the Guru"
* Golak - Refers to a systematic financial system in Gurdwara. Thus Golak in the Gurdwara is important and the money accumulated is then used by the Gurdwara management team, on behalf of Guru Granth Sahib ji to manage the accounts, expenditures, donations, gifts, etc.

In addition,

* Rest Room for the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - A room where the Satguru rests overnight. This room is also called "Sach Khand".
* Various utility rooms, wash-rooms, kitchen, etc. are also provided for the comfort of the Sangat (people nwho visit the Gurdwara). Some of the larger Sikh temples may also have rooms for the devotees to stay overnight with bathroom facilities.