Karah Parshad

Karah Parshad

In Sikhism, Karah Parshad is a flour and butter-based vegetarian food, also known as sooji halva, which is offered to all visitors to the Darbar Sahib in a Gurdwara. This is regarded as food blessed by the guru and should not be refused. As it has a very high sugar and oil content, visitors may ask the Sewadar for a small portion. As a sign of humility and respect, visitors accept the Karah Parshad sitting, with hands raised and cupped. The offering and receiving of this food is a vital part of hospitality protocols.


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