"Innovative Justice" Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton followed by our annual Sikh Summit advocacy meetings from July 28th-30th with congressmen, government agencies, and NGOs to discuss Sikh issues around the globe.
[VIDEO] A short narrative funded by Film Independent and PBS, My Dear Americans is about a Sikh woman’s defiant spirit. A recent immigrant to the U.S, Tejpreet is reluctant to embrace her new American identity. In contrast, her husband celebrates everything that mildly reeks of America.
Keeping the luscious look of the white floors takes attention and effort. The Jharu, an essential tool for cleaning at the Golden Temple, is handmade at the Harmandar Sahib from reeds that are donated...
“Dhrupad is sound of meditation – worship of naad (sound) – Onkar Saadhnaa. Through the practice and learning of dhrupad, the goal is to achieve Onkaar (Creator). Alaap during dhrupad is the worship of Niraakaar (formless Creator) which is followed by worship of Saakaar (Creation) through words.
With much of the world having adopted western clothing, the way we dress has become an interesting topic of discussion.
I wish to share this message with the world. This is my way of fighting. It is my hope that this poem will help us open our hearts and, as mentioned in the poem, turn this whole world into God's holy Promised Land. ~Teji Kaur
There are not many people or things in life that are truly indispensable. Some are, however, and anyone who ignores these is infinitely naive and shortsighted.
Dubai A Dubai-based Sikh welfare group is going all out to foster a sense of community during Ramadan by reaching out to thousands of Muslims in the UAE and India.
Guruka Singh, CEO of SikhNet, is now traveling through different cities in England to participate at various Sikh youth camps. Sangat warmly and enthusiastically receives him and he is always happy to share. Click to see his travel schedule.
It's an outlook that's remarkably measured and forgiving considering the terror and violence Sikh Americans have faced in recent years. But perhaps that's the point: Whatever the obstacles might be, the simple desire to be accepted and respected remains an uncommonly powerful motivating force — not just in America, but universally as well.