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Tales of Taya and Tayee    

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 8:06am
Brand New Bilingual Book by Gurmeet Kaur in 2024

Humility on the Sikh Path

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 7:34am
A Talk

10 Sikh Women of Courage and Why Their Stories Matter

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 5:24am
Sikh Americans often discuss women's equality, yet our traditional culture, rooted in a male-dominated system, unintentionally contributes to sidelining the achievements of women, both in the past and present.

Vadda Ghallughara: A Saga of Sikhs' Unyielding Spirit and Sacrifice

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 4:26am
Over 250 years ago, during a time when the forces of Ahmed Shah Abdali were causing harm to Sikhs, a handwritten copy of the Guru Granth Sahib found its refuge in the Kuthala village's gurdwara.

The Remarkable Story of Pvt. Buckam Singh

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 4:02am
Pvt. Buckam Singh's resting place at Kitchener Mount Hope Cemetery is the only military grave of a Sikh soldier in Canada from the World Wars.

The Battle of Saragarhi: A Tale of Sacrifice and Unyielding Bravery in Sikh History

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 3:51am
Saragarhi, a quaint village on the Samana Range in Kohat, Pakistan, holds historical significance.

Sukhmani Sahib: The Path to Inner Peace

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 3:40am
Sukhmani Sahib is a fundamental scripture in the Sikh tradition, found in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Remembering Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s essential teachings

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 3:31am
In 1469, Guru Nanak Devji was born to Mehta Kalyan Das Bedi and Tripta Devi in the village of Talwandi, also called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, which is now in Pakistan.

Recognition for Komagata Maru: Vancouver's Sikhs Applaud Funding

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 3:24am
To help them, the Khalsa Diwan Society set up a group to bring food and things they needed to survive.

Preserving Tradition: The Sole Living Master of a Fading Martial Art

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 3:16am
Nidar Singh, a 44-year-old from Wolverhampton, used to pack food but is now believed to be the last master of shastar vidya.

Kids Take the Lead at UK’s Oldest Sikh Gurdwara

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 3:05am
Navleen Kaur, the event organizer who attended this special day with her kids, expressed the necessity for a different approach.

Guru Nanak's Teachings: The Guiding Light for Sikhs

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:58am
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and was the first Guru among the ten Sikh Gurus. Sikhs worldwide joyfully mark Guru Nanak's Birthday, also known as Pawan Prakash Utsav and celebrate it with deep devotion and festive activities.

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

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:51am
Gurdwaras, besides their main functions, also act as Sikh community hubs globally.

EcoSikh Calls for Eco-Friendly Nagar Kirtans to Reduce Plastic Waste

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:41am
On June 5th, 2011, Sikhs honored the martyrdom day of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs who spread Divine Understanding and cared for everyone.

Defying the Crown: The Untold Saga of Queen Jindan's Rebellion

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:20am
In 1861, Maharani Jindan Kaur, the last Sikh queen of Lahore, strolls through Kensington Gardens in London.

Celebrating Bandi Chhor Divas

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:09am
Upon reaching Amritsar days later, during the Hindu festival of Diwali, the city illuminated in celebration of the Guru's return.

Beyond Punjab: Sikhs in South India

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:02am
Many people link Sikhs mainly with Punjab, but there's a lesser-known history of Sikhs settling in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra many years ago.

Baba Deep Singh: A Remarkable Sikh Warrior and Scholar

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:29am
As a young man, Baba Deep Singh was fortunate to receive special training from Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib.

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Sikh Thanksgiving

SikhNet News - Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:15am
Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice holds special meaning as it shows two important ideas in the Sikh faith.

Exploring Sikhi with Interactive Learning and Play

SikhNet News - Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:35pm
A Holistic Approach for Children