It is a place for social, religious, economic, and political activities.
Some Gurdwaras also have schools.
It is not a Sikh Temple or a Sikh Church.
Langar (community kitchen) is not required in a Gurdwara.
All people of all religions are welcome to the Gurdwara provided they follow the protocols.
Some of the Gurdwaras in Punjab are:
Darbar Sahib and Akal Takht: the highest seat of authority for the Sikhs.
Anandpur Sahib: has several Gurdwaras with backdrop of Himalayas.
Fatehgarh Sahib: where the First Sikh Kingdom was established. The Thanda Burj nearby is where the two sons of Guru Gobind Singh were imprisoned with their grandmother Mata Gujri.
Garhi Banda Singh Bahadar: at the location of last stand of Banda Singh Bahadar.
Harian Vellan: surrounded by greenery.
Peer Bala Shah: unique location, visited by Guru Nanak.
Bibi Mumtazgarh Sahib: One of the few Gurdwara named after woman. Stunning location, surrounded by old Punjab landscape.
Mehdiana Sahib: location of open air Museum of Sikh History.
Bibhour Sahib: stunning location.
Anandpur Sahib: has several Gurdwaras with backdrop of Himalayas.
Fatehgarh Sahib: where the First Sikh Kingdom was established. The Thanda Burj nearby is where the two sons of Guru Gobind Singh were imprisoned with their grandmother Mata Gujri.
Garhi Banda Singh Bahadar: at the location of last stand of Banda Singh Bahadar.
Harian Vellan: surrounded by greenery.
Peer Bala Shah: unique location, visited by Guru Nanak.
Bibi Mumtazgarh Sahib: One of the few Gurdwara named after woman. Stunning location, surrounded by old Punjab landscape.
Mehdiana Sahib: location of open air Museum of Sikh History.
Bibhour Sahib: stunning location.
