Sikh Temple of Bakersfield — Local services in Bakersfield

Sikh people in this temple are very kind and friendly. The first time i came to this temple a Sikh brother kindly put on the clothe on my head too cover it. I then walked inside the temple with much respect after I placed my shoes in the shoe room. It was a real good experience being it my first time. At the end of the week, families sit together in unity for langar. Women, men and children all sit together on the floor as equal. Nobody is above enyone else. A vegetarian meal is served to anyone and everyone regardless of their religion, culture, social status, gender, or faith. Sikh families share their honest earnings to provide food for everyone. Sharing and caring expresses the high values and ethics of the Sikh community. When I come to the temple, I feel safe. One forgets about stress, any issues one might have is forgotten while in the Temple. The openess and friendliness of the Sikh community makes the desire grow in me to...

We visited this gurudwara sahib about 3 weeks ago. The people in gurudwara told us to eat lunger. When we went in lungar hall, there was very old food, may be the rotis were many days old. The rotis were basically papads. For respect to lunger, we ate. Probably the worst food I have ever eaten in my life. A man gave us very old dal and dry rotis. Me and my husband didn't say anything to them and we left. But I am wondering Sikhs says they are very good for putting lungar all over the world but in there own gurudwara no fresh food for BHOG to our own guru granth sahib ji and to sangat because that day the time was 12:15pm thats mean they don't have a food for guru sahib either. Looks like they violating sikh lunger maryada and not making...

This Gurdwara(Temple)is a nice place to feel safe and welcome no matter your denomination. I am Christian, but I worship Christ and fellowship with the Sikh people. The priests are incredibly down to earth and you can feel the love in them. Please experience the Sikh faith no matter your religion. Everyone is...