Religion & Temples

1. ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ਼ ਕਰੀਏ?

   Gurdwaare vich kivein parvesh karee-e?

   How do we enter the gurdwara?

   Usage

   Ask how to enter a gurdwara (Sikh temple) for the first time

   Grammar Note

   Gurdwara entry requires covering the head with a scarf or bandana. Remove shoes and wash feet at the entrance pool.

2. ਲੰਗਰ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਹੈ?

   Langar kitthe mildaa hai?

   Where can I get langar (free community meal)?

   Usage

   Find the free community kitchen (langar) at the Golden Temple

   Grammar Note

   The Golden Temple's langar is open 24/7, free to all regardless of religion, serving over 100,000 meals daily.

3. ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਮੰਦਰ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ?

   Ki main mandar de andar jaa sakdaa haan?

   Can I go inside the temple?

   Usage

   Confirm whether visitors are allowed inside a Hindu temple or gurdwara

   Grammar Note

   Female speakers: "jaa sakdee haan". "ਮੰਦਰ" mainly means a Hindu temple: remove your shoes at the entrance and dress modestly. The inner shrine may be for worshippers only.

4. ਕੀ ਇੱਥੇ ਫ਼ੋਟੋ ਖਿੱਚ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ?

   Ki itthe foto khichh sakde haan?

   Can we take photos here?

   Usage

   Check whether photography is allowed at a religious site

   Grammar Note

   "Foto khichnaa" (photo-pulling) is idiomatic for "taking a photo". Photography may be restricted in inner sanctums.

5. ਮੱਥਾ ਟੇਕਣ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਤਰੀਕਾ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

   Matthaa tekkan daa sahee tareekaa ki hai?

   What is the correct way to bow and pay respects?

   Usage

   Ask about the proper way to pay respects at a gurdwara or temple

   Grammar Note

   Sikh worship involves "matthaa tekna" (touching forehead to ground) before the Guru Granth Sahib (holy scripture).

6. ਦੁਪੱਟਾ ਕਿੱਥੋਂ ਮਿਲੇਗਾ?

   Dupattaa kitthon milegaa?

   Where can I get a head covering scarf?

   Usage

   Borrow or buy a head scarf required to enter a gurdwara

   Grammar Note

   The Golden Temple provides free scarves at the entrance. Both men and women must cover their heads — bandanas also acceptable.

7. ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਦੋਂ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ?

   Ardaas kadon hovegee?

   When will the ardas (Sikh prayer) be held?

   Usage

   Ask about the schedule for ardas — the formal Sikh prayer ceremony

   Grammar Note

   Ardas is performed several times daily — often before and after langar, and following the kirtan (devotional hymn singing).

8. ਇਹ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਕਦੋਂ ਮਨਾਇਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ?

   Eh tiuhaar kadon manaayaa jaandaa hai?

   When is this festival celebrated?

   Usage

   Ask about the date of local festivals like Vaisakhi (April) or Lohri (January)

   Grammar Note

   Key Punjab festivals: Vaisakhi (April 13, Sikh New Year), Lohri (January harvest), Diwali (autumn).

9. ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਬੈਠ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ?

   Ki main itthe baith sakdaa haan?

   Can I sit here?

   Usage

   Ask if you can sit in a spot at a gurdwara or temple for observation or prayer

   Grammar Note

   In a gurdwara, avoid pointing your feet toward the Guru Granth Sahib (holy scripture) and do not sit with legs stretched forward.

10. ਕੀ ਇੱਥੇ ਜੁੱਤੀ ਉਤਾਰਨੀ ਪਵੇਗੀ?

    Ki itthe jutti utaarni pavegee?

    Do I need to remove shoes here?

    Usage

    Confirm whether shoes must be removed at a religious site entrance

    Grammar Note

    All gurdwaras and most Hindu temples require shoe removal. A shoe deposit counter "joṛā ghar" (shoe room) is provided.

Browse all TravelPhrases languages