Yes, you can go to the Gurudwara while on your period.
There are no rules in Sikhism that forbid menstruating women from visiting a Gurudwara. According to available information, apart from a personal choice, there is no rule forbidding menstruating women from visiting a Gurdwara, doing Paath and Kirtan etc. This means that the decision rests solely with the individual woman, not based on any religious restriction imposed by the faith itself.
Sikh philosophy emphasizes equality and rejects the concept of spiritual impurity based on natural bodily functions like menstruation. Therefore, a woman's menstrual cycle does not make her ritually unclean or prohibit her from participating in religious activities or entering a Gurudwara.
Here are some key points:
- No Religious Prohibition: Sikhism does not consider menstruation a state of impurity that prevents entry into sacred spaces or participation in religious practices.
- Personal Comfort: The only factor mentioned is personal choice or comfort. A woman may choose not to visit if she feels unwell or uncomfortable, but this is not a religious mandate.
- Participation is Welcome: Women, regardless of their menstrual cycle, are encouraged to visit the Gurudwara, listen to Kirtan (hymns), participate in Paath (reading scriptures), and engage in community service (Sewa).
In summary, if you are menstruating and wish to visit a Gurudwara, you are welcome to do so without any religious restriction.
