I'm visiting a Sikh temple tonight. Protocol?

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Is there anything I should know about clothing? I know Sikhs like to feed their guests - should I bring a dish to share?

What advice has the person/people who asked you along given you?

There is always food available at a Sikh temple for those who need it therefore you don't need to take anything.

Take a scarf or similar to cover your hair is the only thing I can remember from going to the local Gurdwara with my ds’ class

With regards to clothing.

Modest
Head covered
Shoes off

I suppose one thing I would want to know is whether it's the done thing to make a monetary donation, what sort of amount is reasonable and how/when this is handed over.

Given that Sikh temples feed their guests, including the needy, I would have thought that cash to buy the food from those who can spare it would be something that would be appreciated and needed.

No idea, Worra. It's a last-minute invitation to a women's interfaith event.

Modest clothing (trousers OK?), scarf, no holes in socks, cash in pocket.

Thanks

Yes and arms and shoulders covered is always best.

If you're really unsure, Google has lots of protocol/etiquette advice.

Don’t bring any food. For holy offerings it’s considered impure if not made in the temple kitchens. You could arrive extra early and help them cook if you want? It would be appreciated and they would tell you what to do.

Cover your shoulders (no sleeveless), wear full length trousers / maxi skirt. You should be able to cover your hair with a scarf at the door.

Another thing, if you go into the main temple, do not turn your back to the Book.

Clothing wise wear modest dress, nothing revealing or tight. Take a scarf as it is mandatory to cover your head in all areas of a Gudwara. You will have to take your shoes off before entering the prayer hall, walk to the front where the Guru Granth Sahib (holy book) is and place your donation in the box and bow your head in prayer. Do not point your feet in the direction of the holy book, you will receive sonething called prashad which is a holy offering. In the langar hall (food hall) keep your head covered and food is free to all congregation, only take what you can eat. Intoxicants is also a big no no.
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Like others said.. modest, headscarf, covered shoulders. Expect langar (food for visitors). I have a degree in RE and visiting a Gurdwara was my favourite part - the people were so friendly and I ate until I struggled to sit down cross legged

It's been a lovely evening. Our hosts fed us tea and ladoos and delicate, savoury wafers. As women do, we laughed a lot, and found so much in common.

That sound lovely. I've never been to a Gurdwara and my DCs are past the age of school visits now.

Everyone is welcome in the Gudwara, there is no cut off when you can go or not.