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In [[Sikhism]], '''KarahPrashad''' is a type of whole wheat flour [[halva]] made with equal portions of [[whole-wheat flour]], [[clarified butter]], and [[sugar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://religionsmn.carleton.edu/exhibits/show/sikhgurdwara/sikhsocietymn/sikhvisiting/sikhkarahparshad|title=Karah Prashad|date=15 November 2019|website=Religions in Minnesota|language=en|access-date=2020-01-02}}</ref> It is offered to all visitors to the [[Darbar Sahib Hall|Darbar Sahib]] in a [[Gurdwara]]. It is regarded as a treat for attendees of [[gurmat]] seminars. As a sign of humanity and respect, visitors accept the KarahPrashad sitting, with hands raised and cupped. The offering and receiving of this food is a vital part of [[hospitality]] protocols. It has the same amount of whole-wheat flour, clarified butter and sugar, to emphasize the equality of men and women. The Sewadar serves it out of the same bowl to everyone in equal portions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.learnreligions.com/prashad-an-offering-2993072|title=What Is Prashad in Sikhism?|date=20 February 2019|website=Learn Religions|language=en|access-date=2020-02-02}}</ref> The Karah prasad is a sacred food; if it is not accepted, it may be interpreted by some Sikhs as an insult. KarahPrashad is also taken at the initiation ceremony of [[Amrit Sanchar]] at the very end where it is shared out equally among all. It is a symbol showing that everyone is equal.
The Gurdwara is the place where Sikhs go to worship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sikhs.org/gurdwara.htm|title=Gurdwaras in Sikhism|date=12 February 2011|website=Sikhs.Org|language=en|access-date=2020-03-02}}</ref> Gurdwaras can be any size or shape, but one thing they always have is a kitchen, or [[Langar (Sikhism)|langar]]. People can go there for food, and can even rest there for the night. Every day a meal is prepared here for as many people who want to eat, always for free.
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