Help On Gurudwara Domes

[mAhA_pApI]

tat were the only reason for it.....n some Sikh leaders even talk with the prime minister n he denied of any restriction on domes....so probaly the gurudwara will have a dome soon....but some people need to be educated so that it wont happen again...im looking for the gurudwara picture....il tryto post as soon as i can....

[sher_panjabi]

The Dome of Sikh Gurdwara is called a "GUMMAT".

A Gurdwara "Gummat" is an upside down LOTUS FLOWER. Look closely at Sri Darbaar Sahib's Dome. Unfortunately, some Gurdwara Dome's in the West look more cylinder like Mosque style dome's rather than Lotus flower's. The Lotus Flower represents purity, beauty and truthfulness whilst residing in the world of Maya and falsehood. Therefore, it's a key feature of a Sikh Gurdwara and represents the Guru's House being a place of enlightenment, purity and truth within society and Maya.

The Dome of a Sikh Gurdwara represents Sikh Sovereignty. This is illustrated in the architecture of Sri Akaal Takht Sahib and Sri Darbaar Sahib where Guru Sahib's built a dome as part of the structure. The Dome on a Gurdwara is a physical imprint on the skyline and shows the Sikhs are distinct, sovereign and free.

The Sikh Dome is NOT like the Muslim Mosque's Dome (QIBBAH). The Sikh dome is more flatter, whilst the Muslim Dome looks more cyclinder and is based on a DRUM. Some interpretations of the Mosque Dome is that it represents a world within the world, sign of glory and greatness of Islam, and a more pragmatic explanation as being a physical marker of Muslim presence in an area.

General structure feature of Domes:

- Helps to echoe sound inside the structure.

Mosque with Qibbah (Dome):

Sri Akaal Takht Sahib with Gummat:

Hindu Mandir:

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[KKV]

this is completely new to me. i would also appreciate any information on this.

[Singhan Di Kaum Bahadur Hai]

I also understand, im not 100% sure, bt the dome is usually place directly above Guru Maharaj, to prevent people walking above Maharaj.

We had alot of problems at my local gurdwara, as the dome was not placed above Guru Maharaj. So im sure thats another reason to have a dome on the gurdwara.

[mAhA_pApI]

piari sangat ji...thanks for the help....il be submiting my thesis tomoro morning..its 3.30am n i just start printing nw.....

well as i say i will post he new Kuantan Gurdwara pic here....here u go.....