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First of all, I commend all the people who take care of the Gurdwaras on a daily basis. It isn't easy (especially living in the conditions some of ya'll do). But don't you think it would help a lot if the people taking care of the Gurdwara could not only speak Punjabi but the language of the local people?

“Singh,” an upcoming movie tackling freedom of religious expression

My brother said things like “All dad does is paaht all day!”

Sandeep Tak a Sikh Female Footballer who tells her story of facing certain challenges in the industry but is determined to stand out from the crowd and succeed and she is an inspiration to many out there.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think there would be a well-written children’s book with a Sikh protagonist.  I couldn’t wait to read it to my kids.

The response from the detainees was overwhelming, as they felt the love of the sangat and a small rememberance of home in the Punjab.

Research has shown breast milk is the superior choice for infant nutrition.

Almost 90% of adults over the age of 65 express a desire to age gracefully in their current homes during their golden years

"I value Fishers and look forward to the opportunity to put Fishers first."

Cluttered mind is anxious, stressed, frustrated and impatient

In this video, Shanti Kaur tells the story of Guru Nanak's first journey. Follow along with Guru Nanak as he travels to the Himalayas to converse and debate with the greatest yogis of the day.

But tracing the turban's origins back through history, we found that it was, at one time, also worn by Muslims, Hindus, Jews and Christians.

Gurbani has no age limits – young or old! This books message has no age limit. It can be simplified for younger children and the Sikh concepts can be discussed in depth with older children, even adults.

Growing up I always heard of the word Nazar and all of the things that we should do and not do in order to avoid it.

Uplift and encourage your fellow Sikh brother and sister. If you see someone doing a good job, shout them out. Discuss ways we can contribute to society and tackle social issues/injustices. Just anything that brings light into the world.

But the thing is, if we are to succeed in life, no amount of kohl, kajal, or black eyeliner is going to help. We just need one thing and one thing only: Naam.

The report provides a glimpse of the Sikh American population

At first, it felt odd since so few in our culture cover our hair. However, soon I experienced the spiritual and physical benefits described above, experiencing a strong sense of well-being, centeredness, and balanced. I often wonder if others knew the physical/spiritual benefits of wrapping their heads, if they would do it too.

Not recognizing our true identity is the single biggest obstacle in our spiritual progress.

We often shun real interfaith understanding and communication when the Guru Granth could well be the textbook for such initiatives in the world around us.