Guru Nanak Sikh Temple

It Seems most people just come to eat. I haven’t seen much being done here for the community, the management team seems to be caught up in their own drama. These days going to gurdawra is another trend but ask yourself what is the meaning of gurdawra and why we go there.

Great place to visit!

I’ve been to many Sikh temples in CA and this one is my favorite. For one thing, everyone sits on the floor. The kitchen was extended a few years ago and anyone can help prep, serve, and cook. It’s very clean and looks nice since the remodel was finished.
This used to be a storage facility but was converted, little by little, into the temple it is today. The larger langar hall was origionally a parking lot, hence the metal support columns.
The restrooms have inlaid tile designs and are also clean. The langar hall has two sections – the smaller one for breakfast and the larger one for lunch. Between them is an elevator to the upper floor. Services take place on the top floor.
The other section features a library and schoolrooms for learning Punjabi and musical instruments.
The parking lot for the temple is small so they use the one next door for Sunday services.
Overall a good place to spend a Sunday morning.

The temple exterior and interior make you feel that is connected to spiritual energy.
I like a projector on the wall showing in Punjabi and English meaning what they’re singing get displayed. Now a days, new group of singers (ragi) sing so good with Indian classical style like Nasrat Fateh Ali Khan. It has been an amazing experience to hear such a talented group. I started to enjoy kirtan (devotional songs more than ever. The food is always good and people are very courteous and nice.
Wahe Guruji ka khalsaa.

I came to this temple on a college field trip for a world religion class. It was a great experience even though we were outsiders in a religious location which most cultures take very personal. My class and I tried their food which was very tasty and seemed to use a lot of curry. They give free food to the community before and after the services which is good to know if you are running through some tough times. Also the reading and prayers are translated in English so even I could follow along. It is a really nice location and the religion is very inviting so if you want to explore other religions or just become enlightened stop by this location and just do what they do.

The best gurdwara I’ve been to in Southern California! The gurdwara is big, clean, well decorated, lively, full of families and singles young and old, and even has a projector on the wall showing in Punjabi and English what they’re discussing. LOVE that! :)
I’ve been to other gurdwaras around that were either only in Punjabi (which I’m far from fluent in) and another that was too Americanized for my personal taste. This gurdwara seemed like the perfect combination for me.
Oh and the langar (free vegetarian meal following the services) was delicious. :)