Vermont Gurdwara Sikh

I was not treated well here twice. First when I came here with my baby daughter late at night in winter and rain I was asked to go find a medication for one of the priest. Second they asked me to pay when I took my daughter there the first time and just took whatever money was in my husband’s hand ~$ 50

I love coming here. When I’m missing family, I come here to be surrounded by friendly people. No one cares about the color of your skin, or your religious background. That is the one amazing thing about Sikhism. They DO NOT try and convert you (it’s against their belief’s) and they are accepting of everyone. Feel free to leave a a donation. You don’t have to, but it’s only polite, as they’ve got to pay the bills too. There is always free food there, and all are welcome.
Great place to visit if you want to meditate and just zone out and relax in your own thoughts.

Everyone else pretty much covered it. :-)
Come on a Sunday between 11 – 2 ish.
Wear something modest and bring something to cover your head.
Take off your shoes and put them in the cubby holes by the entrance.
Wash your hands.
Walk into the main room up to the holy book (Guru Granth Sahib ji), put a donation if you wish, kneel (you can easily watch others do it and copy what they’re doing if you are unsure), and then kneel down next to the volunteer who hands out prashad (a delicious ball of pudding made wheat flour, clarified butter, and sugar. Receive it with both of your hands cupped and begin eating as you go find a seat on your side of the room (seating is separated by sex) and listen to the kirtan (music). There are projectors that show you what they’re singing about in Punjabi and in English so you can read along if you like.
Afterward go eat a delicious, free lunch in the other hallway on the floor with the other worshippers. Awesome and relaxing way to spend a Sunday!

Come on, how can you give less than 5 stars to any place of worship?
They have services on Sunday from around 11 am till 2 pm, but it is open all day on Sunday, so you can go anytime. They also have a Friday evening service around 7 – 9 pm. The temple is open all week until around 8 or 9 pm and all weekend even though there is no service, but you can go in and still admire, and the priests will likely offer you some chai and sweets during non-​service times. They are good people.
Some things you should know:
1. All Sikh temples on our planet accept EVERYONE, especially this one smack in the middle of Los Feliz. Sometimes you see more non Sikhs than Sikh at the temple. So don’t be shy and come and join the group to learn more about them and get free Indian food (Langar). You don’t need to be Sikh to enter, and they won’t try to convert you, so relax.
2. When you come in, to the right of the lobby you will see shoe cubby holes, place your shoes in there, wash your hands at the sink, and then grab a scarf to borrow and cover your head.
3. Walk out of the shoe area and make a right, go into the main congregation hall (Darbar Sahib). Enjoy the hymns (Kirtan) and sometimes they will have the English translation available on the projector wall.
4. After enjoying the music, exit the hall and make a right into the free kitchen (Langar Hall). During service times you will be treated to free Indian food. Everyone sits together on the floor and enjoys a nice warm meal.
5. If you would like, you can leave a donation, like a few bucks, but it’s not required. Nobody will notice or care, quite frankly, but I always give a few dollars when I’m there.
6. Talk to the folks there. They are very nice and love to answer questions. You will see a mix of all types of people there, from truck drivers to USC students filling up on food, and all sorts of people to answer your questions.

No one here speaks English so be warned haha.
Upon entering you remove your shoes and both male and females are required to have head covered.
Its open everyday I believe although I don’t know the hours.
Sunday service is at 3pm.
You come in kneel at the shrine and bow. You also place a donation there if you wish. You can listen to the Kirtans (spiritual songs). And meditate!
After you are done you can take food at the langar (kitchen? Food? :)
It is always delicious.
I guess this place is just for worship. They won’t teach you about Sikhism if that’s what you want, but everyone is welcome.

Gorgeous! There is attached parking and street parking is relatively easy in the area.
The community seemed to be comprised of mostly Punjabi Sikhs. The vibe was open and accepting. Lots of warm smiles. I don’t think anyone gives a rat’s a$$ if you’re actually Sikh. If you just want to stop by, listen to beautiful music and meditate, it’s all good.
We arrived for Sunday service with our 2 year old twins. Everyone is required to wear a head scarf, but if you can’t get one on your baby/​toddler, no one cares. Men and women sit on opposite sides. Both of my girls wanted to sit with mommy and daddy. I was encouraged to sit with my family on the men’s side. Sikh service is different than Mass:
–no shoes
–cover your head
–sit and meditate while listening to kirtans (spiritual songs) and readings
Note: All kirtans/​readings are in Punjabi. So, I suppose I go to gurdwara to be surrounded by all of this energy and meditate.
All Sikh gurdwaras offer food for FREE. It was delish and healthful. The girls feasted on dahl, rice, roti, sabji and kheer (rice pudding). Everyone sat on the ground and ate as a community. We were surrounded by smiling faces.
I could just feel the love and the warmth. Good times.
p. s. Sikhs are super family oriented. So don’t be afraid to come just because you’ve got a newborn or a willful little toddler.