Gurdwara

A Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship. It houses the Guru Granth Sahib. The most famous Gurdwara is the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Most Sikh temple buildings will have the following important features:

1. A triangular orange flag with a Khanda, a Sikh emblem in the middle of the flag. The flag is referred to as a Nishan Sahib - literally meaning Mark or Symbol
2. Darbar Sahib - A hall which houses the SGGS, the Sikh holy book. This hall in most modern temples is large and will house many hundreds of visitors. Devotees will sit cross-legged on the carpeted floor. People must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering.
3. Langar Hall ? A room where communal meals are served. Some temples may have tables and chairs but most will expect the devotees to sit on the floor.
4. Rest Room for the SGGS: A room where the Sikh Holy Book is placed overnight.
5. Various utility rooms, washrooms, kitchen, etc.

Also see Sikhism and The Ten Gurus