Sangat

Worshippers gather as the sangat, the congregation, with the Guru Granth Sahib—not a wealthy or powerful individual—at the centre of worship. Sitting on the floor expresses humility and equal standing before the Guru, rather than reserving superior places for people of high social rank.

A sangat is a Sikh congregation: people who gather for worship and spiritual learning, particularly in the gurdwara, the Sikh place of worship. It is more than a group of people in the same building. Its members share a commitment to Sikh teachings and can influence one another’s faith and way of life.