Find out whether in your neighbourhood there are any dargahs, gurudwaras or temples associated with saints of the Bhakti tradition. Visit any one of these and describe what you see and hear.

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Students are suggested to do this exercise themselves.
Sample- There is a gurudwara in my neighbourhood. People who come hear worship the Guru Granth Sahib. On daily basis shabad (words from the holy book) are sung.

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Find out whether in your neighbourhood there are any dargahs, gurudwaras or temples associated with saints of the Bhakti tradition. Visit any one of these and describe what you see and hear.

Students are suggested to do this exercise themselves.Sample- There is a gurudwara in my neighbourhood. People who come hear worship the Guru Granth Sahib. On daily basis shabad (words from the holy book) are sung.

Students are suggested to do this exercise themselves.
Sample- There is a gurudwara in my neighbourhood. People who come hear worship the Guru Granth Sahib. On daily basis shabad (words from the holy book) are sung.