Sikhism in India place of worship is called Gurdwara. The Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar in Punjab is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara. The Golden Temple represents the highest spiritual seat of Sikh Authority. Sikhism emphasises community services and helping the needy. One of the distinct features of Sikhism is the common kitchen called Langar. In every Gurdwara there is a Langar . Every Sikh is supposed to contribute in preparing a communal meal in the free kitchen. The meals are served to all and are eaten sitting on the floor. Sikhism does not believe in holding fasts, for the body is God's present to
Jaap Sahib Jaap Sahib Jaap Sahib (or Japu "Sahib") is the morning prayer of the Sikhs. The prayer was composed by the tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh and is found at the start of the Sikh scripture Dasam Granth. This Bani is an important Sikh prayer, and is recited by the "Panj Pyare" while preparing "Amrit" on the occasion of "Amrit Sanchar" (initiation), a ceremony held to admit initiates into the Khalsa and it is a part of a Sikh's "Nitnem" (daily mediations). The "Jaap Sahib" is reminiscent of "Japji Sahib" composed by Guru Nanak, and both praise God. Following are