THIS IS SIKH RELIGIOUS PLACE. NOT A PICNIC SPOT. Some racist people just posting reviews for no…read morereason. These Sikh Gurdwaras , providing FREE MEAL 3 times a day, EVERY THING IS FREE. FOID WATER MILK, clothes. U name it. Some people sheltering too. This is not about one Sikh gurdwara, these services provided by all gurdwaras in the through out whole world. Sikh ppl really king and worries, DALLAS football team have Sikh warriors logo, name HARI SINGH NALWA. SOME PEOPLE WANTS ATTENTION, that's all for bad comments, this is GOD's place. Please respect. Thank you

I went to this temple today March 26, 2024 around noon with my boyfriend, and had a horrible…read moreunwelcoming experience. Keep in mind I am half Indian and half Chinese, so I don't outwardly look Indian. My boyfriend is from El Salvador, so he doesn't look Indian either. And, we are both 19. But we have gone to multiple Gurdwaras with my dad, who is Indian. And, the Gurdwara is supposed to be welcoming to all people. He had a lot of good things to say about the temple, so we decided to check it out ourselves. We went in and gave our respects, prayed, and donated to the temple. All meanwhile wearing decent clothing, and covering our heads. We then went to Langar to get food. We both washed our hands prior to eating which is something we always do before eating, to be respectful. We grab food and everything is find until we go to grab chai. We both get up after eating and head towards the table to get cups, but then we were stopped by the men and the cook saying that we had to go wash our hands again between every meal. This is not standard, and they all started shouting at us to wash our hands again. Keep in mind, the men in there were grabbing rounds of food and chai without washing their hands before every time they grabbed food. In Gurdwara we show our respect by washing our hands before eating, but no need to wash our hands over and over. And, this is what the men were asking us. We walk out to wash our hands then leave because we were feeling unwanted and targeted at a Sikh temple which is supposed to welcome everyone. As I am very anxious, I was trying to gather myself in the bathroom, but one of the Sikh men started talking to my boyfriend. He was explaining their practices to him, and we didn't argue because we did not want to create a scene in a holy place like the Temple. But the Sikh man constantly said that we had to wash our hands between every meal, which I know is not true from going to around 5 other Gurdwaras with my dad. We then felt too uncomfortable and left and my boyfriend was on his way to grab my bag from the eating area. As he was walking to grab my bag, one of the Sikh men that was also in the eating area asked him "Is that your girlfriend?" And my boyfriend replied yes, and then the Sikh man proceeded to say "She is very sexy, nice" with a thumbs up. How disgusting is this to say in general let alone the Temple! This was beyond disgusting and inappropriate. This is sexual harassment. But, nothing is said to this man huh? Nothing is said to the Indian man but instead the two foreign looking people who were being respectful the whole time. I have never felt more uncomfortable. As my boyfriend then tried to keep his cool after the Indian man said that comment, not wanting to start a scene; the Sikh men tried to convince me and my boyfriend to stay after being treated so unkindly. But we hurried and left quickly. This was the worst experience I have ever had anywhere. I would not recommend anyone is not Indian to go. You will be treated like and outsider and be targeted by all the men and workers there. Nonetheless, if you are a woman do not go alone. I am glad I had my boyfriend was there so they wouldn't try anything on me. Don't even go if your are half Indian because you will not be treated with respected or decency. It's so disappointing to see a Gurdwara like this that is so unwelcoming to anyone that doesn't look Indian. Sikhism is a welcoming religion, and the people volunteering at this temple are clearly not being welcoming. I have never encountered this at any other Gurdwara, but that is probably because I have gone with my dad who does looking Indian. So disgusting how the people treat new comers at this temple. I wouldn't recommend this temple to anyone. And if you are a woman, don't come alone unless you want to be subjected. It's not worth the chance coming to this Gurdwara knowing that you might encounter people like this working there. I have also seen another review of a woman coming here, and have to say that coming here to solely just eat is completely disrespectful and rude. But, the harassment she faced here regarding sexual assault and sexual comments said towards her is not surprising to me knowing how my visit here was. And the fact that they also told her to wash her hands between every meal. If you are going to be enforcing rules, make sure they are enforced to EVERYONE. Be careful going here. I would never recommend it to anyone. Go to any other Gurdwara.

Amazing And Very Clean Sikh Temple. Perfect Place For Sikh Culture And Religion. Darbar Sabin And…read moreLangar Hall Is Very Beautiful And Clean.

I love West Sacramento Gurudwara well organized always going above beyond for the sangat everyone…read moreis super nice loving and caring well respected.

Very peaceful and calm atmosphere. People in charge are very helpful and friendly. Guruduara has…read moreamazing architecture.

Peaceful and beautiful. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Their doors are open from early morning…read moreto night for all people.

This is business not a temple or gurudwara old people is very good but uneducated peoples behave…read more It's very bad. Manly security guard. He told me that he would catch me and lock me inside, or else I should go away in twenty minutes. Gurughar tha isliye chuup Hogya

Gurudewara sahib is a place where you feel positive vibes …read more Food snack tea get served . You do Learn how dedicated people do Support San Jose Gurudewara Sahib . Scenic View clean peace full with all type of supportTo the attendees . I really feel at home being going there .

Beautiful spiritual just wonderful people good food no meat parade is fun also great fire worksread more

Temple Management not transparent regarding financial accounting!…read moreSewa Management committee should be chosen based on selection of most qualified instead elections are carried out at great cost of money of sangat only to elect unqualified individuals who have fat bank accounts! Sangat money is wasted in court for the battle of who is going to control the temple!

Very nice Sikh guruduwara, great management, organized holy place I went to there many times. It…read morewas nice experience and great food

I love this place. very peaceful place and location . Not crowded. Plenty of parking. This is the…read morenearest Sikh Temple ( Gurdwara) to San Francisco airport. Very yummy food (Langar) on Sundays. The entrance is from the right side of stairways or by taking a ramp from the left side of this building. Church is at the parking level so don't get confused. There is gurdwara at downstairs.

This is my first time ever visiting a Sikh Gurdwara, my wife and I were pretty lost but the place…read moreis quite straightforward. Upon arriving we removed our shoes at the shoe check, then washed our hands. Also, you need a head covering, they have them available in front of the temple as well. Also important to know is not to bring any alcohol, tobacco, or any other drugs. Upon entering there are hallways to the left and right with small empty rooms probably used for various things. Further forward there are two larger rooms. To the left is the main room with the altar and the holy book, The Guru Granth Sahib. There are people sitting there singing and meditating. Musicians are playing music in front to the left of the altar. The second large room to the right of the front entrance is the Langar, this is a very cool fact about Sikhism, every Gurdwata is also a soup kitchen. This is a very long standing tradition where emperors sit and eat alongside with peasants. Egalitarianism is a major tenant of this faith. It's much like a buffet, you get in line and volunteer servers fill your plate as you make your way along the serving tables. The food is vegetarian to accommodate as many people as possible. If you ever want to try real Punjabi food this is the place to do it. I also brought some cash with me to make a donation, while it was not necessary I really wanted to help support this place. I saw someone who had cash in his hand so I followed him and did what he did the best that I could. I followed him back into the main meditation room, placed the cash in front of the altar, did a bow and exited left. Of the five major religions in the world, this one is pretty cool. I have gone to school with growing up, and worked alongside many Sikhs in my life, while I'm sure every cultural group has it's share of baddies, I have never personally met one in my lifetime.

A must see for any Sikh. Has been around for over 100 years. Interesting architiure…read more Will always remember this place. Have not been in a while. Large annual parade draws people from all backgrounds.

Great place to learn about Sikhism. Free breakfast every morning. Nees to remove shoes and put on…read morehead scarf when visiting, for respect. Lots of historical and cultural significance.