Gurugram Gurdwara Wheelchair Debate: Tradition vs. Accessibility Sparks Online Row

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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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