ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਨ ਆਓ · Welcome
Plan your visit
Gurdwara Sahib Darwin is open every day, and everyone is welcome — whatever your faith or background. Here is everything you need to know before visiting.
Open now · until 7:00 PMGurdwara Sahib Darwin
ਸਭਨਾ ਜੀਆ ਕਾ ਇਕੁ ਦਾਤਾ
8 Earhart Court, Marrara NT
Doors open daily 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
ਦੀਵਾਨ ਦਾ ਸਮਾਂ
Weekly programme
Diwan timings and community gatherings at Gurdwara Sahib Darwin.
| Day | Programme | Time | Guru ka Langar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every day | Gurdwara Sahib open for Darshan and Ardaas · Prakash & Sukhasan [times to confirm with Granthi Singh Ji] | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | — |
| Saturday | Rehras Sahib, Kirtan and Katha | 4:30 – 8:00 PM | From 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Sukhmani Sahib Path, Kirtan and Katha | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | From 1:30 PM |
ਮਰਯਾਦਾ · Customs & Etiquette
When you arrive
A few simple customs show respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Sewadars are always on hand and happy to guide you — please just ask.
Cover your head
Everyone — men, women and children — covers their head inside. Clean head scarves are provided at the entrance.
Remove your shoes
Leave shoes in the designated shoe room and wash your hands before entering the Darbar Sahib hall.
No tobacco, alcohol or drugs
These substances are strictly prohibited anywhere on the Gurdwara Sahib grounds and premises.
Sit respectfully
Sit comfortably on the carpet facing Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Please avoid pointing your feet towards Guru Sahib. Chairs are available for elders or anyone in need.
Phones on silent
Please switch phones to silent mode in the Darbar Sahib. Always ask a Sewadar before taking photos or recordings.
Dress modestly
Wear comfortable, modest clothing suitable for sitting cross-legged on the floor. No special attire is required.
ਦੀਵਾਨ
What happens during Diwan
A typical congregational gathering follows these six timeless stages:
Kirtan
ਕੀਰਤਨDevotional singing of Gurbani with harmonium and traditional percussion.
Katha
ਕਥਾDiscourse and exposition explaining the wisdom of Gurbani and Sikh history.
Ardaas
ਅਰਦਾਸThe entire Sangat stands together in quiet reverence for the community supplication prayer.
Hukamnama
ਹੁਕਮਨਾਮਾA divine order taken at random from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, read aloud with its reflection.
Karah Parshad
ਕੜਾਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿA sacred sweet blessed during Ardaas, received respectfully in cupped hands.
Langar
ਲੰਗਰEveryone sits together in Pangat (lines) on the floor to share a wholesome, free vegetarian meal.
ਸਵਾਲ ਜਵਾਬ
Common questions
Answers for first-time visitors, families, and community members.
Do I need to be Sikh to visit?
Is Langar really free?
Can I bring my children?
Can schools, universities, or community groups visit?
Is there parking and wheelchair access?
ਪਤਾ · Location
Getting here
Located in Marrara, just off Amy Johnson Avenue and minutes from Darwin International Airport and Casuarina.