Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple - Richmond, BC

The Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple, located at 18691 Westminster Highway in Richmond, is a Sikh place of worship known for its unique commitment to continuous prayers and selfless service. Established in 1984 as an offshoot of the Nanaksar Movement in India, it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Key fetures

Continuous prayers (Path): The Gurdwara offers a continuous, around-the-clock reading of the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, within the inner sanctuary.

Worship: The temple offers a peaceful and serene environment for worship, meditation, and spiritual reflection for anyone seeking blessings.

Teachings: The Gurdwara provides explanations of the Sikh way of life and religious teachings through its various programs.

Free community kitchen (Langar): A free vegetarian meal is served in the community dining hall 24 hours a day, embodying the Sikh principles of equality and selfless service (seva).

Inclusivity: The Gurdwara is open to people of all faiths, welcoming and encouraging everyone to visit and participate in the langar.

Charitable giving: As a registered Canadian charity, the temple engages in significant charitable efforts, including donating $1.3 million to the Richmond Hospital in 2019.

Sikh wedding ceremonies: The temple is a popular venue for Sikh wedding ceremonies.
Gurmukhi school: The Gurdwara operates a Gurmukhi school for religious education.
 
Architecture: The building is noted for its beautiful and traditional architecture, featuring impressive religious paintings and a grand chandelier.

Accessibility: The facility has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom. The langar hall also has tables and chairs for disabled people.

Parking: There is ample parking available for visitors.

Atmosphere: Visitors describe the atmosphere as peaceful, spiritual, and welcoming.