Riverside Gurdwara, also known as Sikh Temple Riverside, is located 55 miles east of Los Angeles. Throughout the year, Riverside Gurdwara has many events that unites the Sikh Community. Sangat from neighboring counties plays an important role in the success of Riverside Gurdwara. Riverside Gurdwara hosts an event, SRD, that brings children from all over California. During this event, the next future generation of Sikh communities showcase their skills. Which includes: Gurbani, Kirtan, etc. Please use links, listed above, to learn more about Riverside Gurdwara. If you have any further questions/comments, feel free to use contact us page. Bhai Anantbir Singh, Bhai Naib Singh & Bhai Sarabjit Singh are performing sewa as Hazuri Jatha. If they are unavailable Bhai Kulwinder Singh, who is a Hazauri Dhaddi and Priest can also be contacted.
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What is Sikhism?
Sikhism, founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and ten successive Sikh Gurus (the last one being the sacred text Guru Granth Sahib) in fifteenth century Punjab, is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world. This system of religious philosophy and expression has been traditionally known as the Gurmat (literally the counsel of the gurus) or the Sikh Dharma. Sikhism originated from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root śiṣya meaning "disciple" or "learner", or śikṣa meaning "instruction".
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What is Gurdwara?
Gurdwara: this literally translates as 'the door to the Guru'. A Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship. It houses the Guru Granth Sahib. A gurdwara acts as a community centre, teaching hall and somewhere to hold religious ceremonies. The gurdwara also has a kitchen where food is cooked and given freely to anyone who visits the gurdwara (also called langar). All Sikhs give a proportion of their income to the gurdwara so that the langar can continue to feed all who need to be fed. People of all religious background or of no religious faith are welcomed to these shrines.
Upcoming Events
2012
May 2nd
Prakash Utsav - Guru Arjan Dev Ji.May 4th
Martyrdom - 40 Mukte : Sri MukatsarMay 13th
Vishesh Diwan (12:30pm - 1:15pm) - Baba Dhana Singh Ji (Nanaksar Baroondi)May 14th
Sangrand Jeth and Sirhind Fateh DivasMay 20th
7 to 9pm : Katha - Bhai Sahib Pinderpal SinghMay 23rd
Prakash Utsav - Guru Amar Das JiMay 25th
Martyrdom Day - Guru Arjan Dev Ji