Los Feliz in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hollywood Sikh Temple
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 21, 2024
1. Hollywood Sikh Temple Marker
Established in 1969 as the Vermont Gurdwara and significant for its association with the social and cultural development of the Sikh community in Los Angeles. Built 1994. Declared 2023, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1292, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.
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Hollywood Sikh Temple, first Sikh temple in U.S.A. (after 1947, independence of India) inauguration by honorable Tom Bradley, mayor, City of Los Angeles, on November 1969. New building constructed (April 1996) ribbon cutting by acting Jathedar Sardar Manjit Singh.
Erected 2023 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1292.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 34° 6.454′ N, 118° 17.48′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Los Feliz. It is at the intersection of Finley Avenue and Vermont Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Finley Avenue.
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Villa di Feliza (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary of the Angels Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio (approx. 0.3 miles away); Los Feliz Heights Steps (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blackburn Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charlotte and Robert Disney House (approx. half a mile away); Hollyhock House (approx. half a mile away); Arts and Crafts Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. If you choose to enter the temple,
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2. Second Marker
1. Cover their head with a kerchief, scarf, or head-covering as a sign of respect. (head-coverings are provided.)
2. Remove shoes and wash your hands.
3. Acknowledge the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Scripture) by bowing before it.
4. Try to avoid turning your back or pointing your feet toward the Guru Granth Sahib if at all possible.
5. Do not walk up onto podium or stage inside prayer hall.
Regarding Hollywood Sikh Temple. In 1969 Dr. Marwah donated the building to establish the first Sikh temple in the United States since Indias Independence in 1947 to honor the 500th anniversary of the religions founder Guru Nanak, which was attended by then Councilman Tom Bradley.
On February 3rd, 2019, Dr. Marwah was honored by the City of Los Angeles with an honorary square named for him at the intersection of Vermont and Finley Avenues, the location of the Hollywood Sikh Temple.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 21, 2024
3. City Marker
There are three of these large signs on the building.
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4. Hollywood Sikh Temple Markers
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5. Hollywood Sikh Temple
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6. Hollywood Sikh Temple
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7. Dr. Amarjit Marwah Singh Square
In honor of his contributions to the Sikh community and City of Los Angeles.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
