Browsing Tag: Sikhi Worldwide

Since the late 1990s, the Indian community in Australia has grown faster than any other immigrant community. The Indian Diaspora has made substantial contributions to the multi-ethnic and multi-religious diversity within Australia.

Western Australia's rich Sikh history will come to life thanks to the addition of interpretive panels along the Australian Sikh Heritage Trail in Riverton.

[VIDEO] Satbir, who arrived in Australia in 2002 from India, would get up early to tie his turban during his training at Kapooka, in order to be in his proper attire.

The apology was for Canada's refusal to take in refugees aboard the Komagata Maru, a ship that anchored in Vancouver's Coal Harbour for two months in 1914.

Glasgow's Sikh community is inviting everyone to the grand opening of their new temple in Finnieston tomorrow, known as a Gurdwara.

Organizers had specially made banners conveying the message of Sikhism to Americans: Sikhs Love America; Sikhs stand for Gender Equality; and Sikhs for Racial Equality.

The book is very well written, free of flaws, and provides useful source material for researchers in social sciences and diaspora studies. I am waiting for his 3rd volume covering Sikh migration to Europe.

To learn about each other’s experiences, Kaur Life conducted an informal survey earlier this year. Kaurs from around the world participated and shared their thoughts. Today, we present to you: Kaurs in India!

We happened to arrive at Miri Piri at the time when the students at The Miri Piri academy do a 40 day seva of ishnaan, awakening as earlier as 1am to travel to the temple and help to clean the Parkarma. It was a beautiful seva to witness, these children of varying ages following a great service and discipline.

“Since 2001, the Sikh community living in a significant number in Khyber, Kurram and Orakzai tribal agencies have been migrating to Peshawar and other parts of the country over security reasons,” he added.

[VIDEO] The 6 month Parcharik Training Course is for Amritdhari Sikhs who want to become a Parcharik (Sikhi educator). We have a full time teacher at an intermediate level in a comfortable learning environment for both men and women.

[VIDEO] The Akhand paath concluded Monday morning followed by Kirtan, and langar served by MPs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the event.

Despite being in the minority, Fiji Sikhs have played an important role in the development of this country since their arrival in the late twenties and early thirties of the last century.

Twenty five-member delegation from eight countries on Sunday visited holy Kali Bein in Sultanpur Lodhi. They felt proud after taking a dip in the Kali Bein and felt a peace of mind at supreme level.

The website now receives over 6 lakh views a month from various parts of the world, he said. “People have so many challenges everyday and they need support. This is where the teachings of the Guru help in bringing peace,” he said.

The Sikh community in Canada is really strong and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has his share of men and women from the community that he really depends on.

Ultimately, the Heritage Trail not only remembers the arduous efforts and contributions of the early Sikhs in Australia, but also, serves as one of the major gateways to eternally showcasing the rich history of Indians in Australia.

Harjinder Singh Khalsa known as ‘Man in Blue’ talks about how he was able to get off of drugs and alcohol, "I went to the best clinic there is, it's called HariMandir Sahib. There I had the best doctor there is, called Wahiguru."

[VIDEO] Ram Krishan Singh is from Buenos Aires Argentina. He wasn't born a Sikh but converted to Sikhism as an adult. Here is his story as reported on by the TV show 'Buscando a Dio' or 'Finding God'.

I feel such camps are necessary in which today’s youth can really resonate learning in the relaxed but casually disciplined environment and using linear method they can jump start on their way to faith with their self reflection, motivation, clear understanding and coaching, youth need to be provided exposure.

Not a single seat was empty at The Forum at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design on Sunday afternoon where 10 Muslim women on a panel were preparing to answer questions about their faith.

I have been working continuously in transliterations and translations of the Banis for 16 years. In 2003 I finished the first version of the Japji Sahib.

Not so long ago, Kabul's largest gurdwara prepared food for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of worshippers. These days, on average, there are only a few dozen mouths to feed. That's because Afghanistan's once thriving Sikh community is facing extinction.

In the Sikh religion sharing with others is a social responsibility – and this Saturday Tauranga's Sikh community is opening their arms, culture and traditions to residents by hosting a parade along city streets.

The Sikhs of Mossel Bay celebrated their fifth annual Vaisakhi festival on 15th of April at the Dana Bay Community Hall.

Here is an amazing story of a white Australian, Donald Harry Goldsmith, who took Amrit and became Sikh, and now called Devinder Singh.

Recently, because of non existence of resources, community activities, and guidance, Indian women and children in South Africa have started moving away from their faiths and converting to other religions.

Gurudwara Sahib, the first Sikh Temple in Cape Town, formally started functioning on Sunday, 28th Feb., 2010.