Gurdwara Experience
DRAFT Daily prayers (Ardas) complement its hymns (Shabads), which are set to India’s universal music system (rags).
Audio: Amritsar
Experience Amritsar (Live) Holy readings and hymns from Sachkhand Sri Harmander Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab. (Image:…
Symbols of the Sikhs
'Ek Onkar' (One God) is Guru Nanak's original identifier for Sikhism, written with the numeral 1. The Khanda was later…
The Sikh Calendar
The Nanakshahi calendar is based on the Barah Maha (Twelve Months), a composition reflecting the changes in nature. The first…
Articles of Faith
Devout Sikhs carry the 5Ks, five symbols of identity: long hair, hair comb, metal bangle, undergarment, and spiritual sword. The…
Daily Langar
Gurdwaras globally offer communal nourishment and refreshment, known as Langar. The concept of Langar is a demonstration of giving and…
Community Role
Gurdwaras maintain the Sikh faith. They also provide for a variety of Sikh community needs, such as blessings for special…
UK Gurdwara Sahibs
Across the UK there are hundreds of gurdwaras. Major towns have at least one, and highly populated cities have several…
Nanak’s Mul Mantra
The Sikh scriptures begin with Guru Nanak's concept of One God: 'There is but one God. True is His name,…
The Gurdwara
Gurdwaras are centres of Sikh religious life. They serve as focal points of community activity and campaigns. Amritsar, Punjab is…
Sikhs in the UK
Sikhs and British history are deeply connected. Indian Sikhs accounted for as many as a quarter of the British Indian…
Global Sikhism
The Sikh diaspora is global, with communities flourishing in numerous countries. The impact of Sikhism is significant, promoting values of…