Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose, Sikh temple in Evergreen, San Jose, United States
Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose is a Sikh temple in Evergreen that sprawls across expansive grounds with views toward Silicon Valley and the city's lit skyline. The complex contains prayer halls and community spaces arranged to reflect Sikh principles and accommodate its large congregation.
Founded in 1984 by members of the local Sikh community, this temple was created as a place for shared worship and practice. The growing Sikh population in the region helped establish it as a major religious center for the Bay Area.
The prayer spaces here reflect Sikh customs where men and women sit separately on the floor to listen to teachings during services. This spatial arrangement expresses religious values that shape how the community gathers and worships together.
Head coverings are provided at the entrance, and you will need to wash your hands before entering the main prayer area, following Sikh customs. Wearing comfortable clothing is practical since you will sit on the floor throughout your visit.
This temple ranks as the largest Sikh worship center in the Americas and surpasses many others found outside India. Its scale demonstrates the strength and expansion of the Sikh community in California.
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