A woman also sat on the wheelchair inside the gurdwara.(Photo Credit: Instagram)
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Gurugram Gurdwara Wheelchair Debate: Tradition vs. Accessibility Sparks Online Row

  • A video from a Gurugram Gurdwara Sahib showing women on chairs and wheelchairs in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji went viral.
  • The clip sparked a heated debate on social media regarding faith, tradition, and accessibility within Sikh practice.
  • Supporters argued that chairs are necessary for senior citizens and those with medical conditions, citing similar arrangements in other Gurdwaras.
  • Critics maintained that such seating inside the darbar hall compromises 'Maryada' (Sikh code of conduct) and should not be allowed.
  • The incident highlights the ongoing tension between preserving religious traditions and accommodating the needs of elderly or disabled devotees.

Why It Matters: A Gurugram Gurdwara video ignited debate over allowing chairs for devotees, balancing tradition with accessibility.

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