AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
Paper 1
Revise: Features of the GurdwaraAt the front of the prayer hall, the Guru Granth Sahib rests on a raised throne called the takht. It is positioned higher than the congregation. This physical elevation expresses the spiritual authority of the Guru: worshippers look towards it as the source of guidance for their lives.
- Revise: Historical Gurdwaras
A Sikh seat of religious authority; the Five Takhts guide the Sikh community on matters of belief and practice.