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What is the purpose of the Gurduara?

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A Gurduara is a Sikh place of both worship and learning, originally called Dharamsal, serving as a sanctuary rooted in principles of equality and care.

A Gurduara is a Sikh place of both worship and learning, originally called Dharamsal, serving as a sanctuary rooted in principles of equality and care. Historically, it provided education, rest, medicine, food, and protection for the vulnerable, regardless of background. Today, Gurduaras need to refocus on offering not just physical nourishment but also spiritual guidance and political activism for the welfare of all.

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Senior Fellow, Research & Policy

Harinder Singh is the Senior Fellow at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University, an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, and an MPhil from Punjab University in the linguistics of the Guru Granth Sahib.

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