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Summary of Question:	Kurta Pajama & Tabya
Category:	Gurdwara
Date Posted:	Thursday, 8/09/2001 6:51 AM MDT

Guru Fateh ji,

My question is as follows: Is it necessary to wear kurta pajama while sitting on tabya of Guru Granth Sahib at Gurudwara. If yes, why?? On the other side if it´s yes, then can one do kirtan at Gurudwara in sporty or other clothes, while it´s also gurubani.

Regards,

IP

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Sat Sri Akal,

No, you can pretty much wear what you want to. A kurta pajama is very comfortable for sitting hours at a time. However, you should show respect at a Gurdwara and not come in shorts or overly flashy/trendy clothes. Just like we cover our head for respect, we should cover our bodies for respect in front of the Guru. A Gurdwara is a place for paath and sangat, not a place to show off that you have the latest style clothes. Come to a Gurdwara dressed in nice appropriate, respectful clothing.

Gur Fateh,
HSD