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News: SikhLens announces the special “FOCUS ON YOUTH” SEGMENT" of the SIKH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL

The Focus on Youth segment will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10am to 12:30pm. The special segment will feature a live play, an on-stage sing-along, short films, book readings, and art, focused on inciting interest and inspiring the youth, while teaching about Sikh history and values.

News: Gurdwara, the Gateway to Guru – A Place of Worship for Sikhs

It is the presence of the Sacred Sikh Scripture entitled “Sri Guru Granth Sahib” (written in Gurmukhi Script) that gives the Gurdwara its religious status. Although a Gurdwara may be called the residence of the Guru (meaning the residence of God), Sikh faith firmly believes that God is omnipresent.

News: Afghan Hindus, Sikhs Seek To Reclaim Their 'House Of Love'

Shankar Lal, at age 63, wants to reclaim his native "House of Love" after living in exile in India for 20 years. The Hindu patriarch is from Prem Nagar, Hindi for House of Love, a once-prosperous Hindu village in southeastern Afghanistan that over the years has been absorbed by the neighboring city of Khost.

News: A Glimpse Inside the Darbar Sahib and the Role of Women

I was so grateful and happy to see the images of seva occurring inside the Darbar Sahib – it’s quite inspiring. However, I find it unfortunate that the images are all of men. As far as I understand, women are currently not allowed to do ishnaan (early morning) seva in that space – some say the reason is because it is not Maryada,...

News: First White House celebration of Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Founder of Sikhism

"I send my best wishes to all those observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. On this occasion, we are reminded of the fundamental principles of Sikhism, including the equality of all people, the sanctity of living an honest life, and the importance of service to our neighbors...."

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