FOX40 cameras went inside the Sacramento Sikh temple Sunday to get a very personal look at a what some describe as a misunderstood faith. In the last few months, 3 Sikh were attacked locally -- two shot, one fatally and another beaten, and it's entirely possible those attacks can be blamed on mistaken identity.
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After 9/11, many Sikhs were targeted due to their similar appearance to terrorists in the news. Ash decided to promote the turban in a fun and interesting way and has since reached out to millions of people all over the world to educate them about turbans through Turbanizer.com and RateMyTurban.com..."- you might be surprised to find that you look better with one"
News: Thousands attend expanded Sikh Gurdwara-San Jose's opening
In an event highlighting the influence and permanence of the Bay Area's Indian community, Gov. Jerry Brown and other political leaders joined thousands of colorfully dressed Sikhs who last Sunday celebrated the opening of their greatly expanded temple in the Evergreen hills of San Jose, making it the nation's largest gurdwara.
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PRIDE and honor make a potent potion and the turban evokes these feelings in those Sikhs who wear a turban. People have been wearing turbans since time immemorial and you find individuals wearing turbans in many nations in Asia and Africa. While for some turbans might be an optional, formal, attire, for the Sikhs wearing a turban is a religious imperative.
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News: Baisakhi 2011 Celebrations in Los Angeles
This year the Sikh Community of Southern California will host its annual Baisakhi Day Celebration at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA. 90015, on Sunday, April 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The year's theme is "I belong to the Khalsa, the Khalsa belongs to me." - Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The program is a collaborative effort of service and participation from many of the 25 Gurdwaras in Southern California.
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O Almighty, You are the Supreme Being, physically unapproachable, but we look at You as a tree on which we birds (in you) depend for solace; please grant us the unstained (naam) virtues so that we praise You - live in your remembrance and commands ( in all ages) all the time (by the Word) as taught by the Guru .