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What to Wear to a Sikh Wedding as a Guest: Gurdwara Dress Code (2026 UK/US Guide)

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Quick answer

For a Sikh wedding, guests usually wear a modest kurta set or salwar suit with a dupatta that can cover the head inside the gurdwara.

What should you wear to an Anand Karaj as a guest?

The Anand Karaj takes place in the gurdwara, in front of the Guru Granth Sahib. The couple walks around the holy book four times during the laavan, and guests sit on the floor for most of…

How do you cover your head at a gurdwara?

Everyone covers their head inside the gurdwara, men and women. Fold your dupatta lengthwise into a strip about a hand wide, place the middle on your head, and let one end fall over each…

Gurdwara dress code checklist for guests

Before you walk in, run through this list:

What should a non-Sikh guest wear to a Sikh wedding?

The same as everyone else: a modest outfit and a head covering. A kurta set with a dupatta is the easiest choice, and hosts appreciate guests who wear Indian clothes.

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What to wear to a Sikh wedding as a guest: a modest kurta set, a dupatta to cover your head, and easy pants for sitting on the gurdwara floor.

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