because the truth needs to be told
As Gurdwaras across New York and Sikh umbrella bodies across the United States resolve to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab on 5 January, the movement for implementation of the correct and original Nanakshahi Calendar is catching up and the day may not be f... More »
Sikh youngsters replace regular paathis and do Akhand Paath with love and aplomb, not only enjoying reading Gurbani but learning from it too. Generally, Akhand Path is conducted by paathis. For the first time in Indonesian Sikh history, in September 2016, an A... More »
In her sweet little way, this student shares her understanding of Vand Chhakkna -sharing and giving in the present times. What is Vand Chakana? Vand Chakana is one of the three main pillars of the teaching of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Vand Chakana means to share one’... More »
The young activist presents a bird’s eye-view of one of the earliest youth organisation of Sikhs in Indonesia, called HUMSIKHA. One of the earliest youth organisations of Sikhs in Indonesia is HUMSIKHA – Himpunan Pemuda Sikh Indonesia, formed in May 1998 with ... More »
Enabling the Sikh youth in Indonesia to learn and imbibe fundamentals of the Sikh way of life, the Jakarta based Gurmat School is playing a key role. Since we don’t live in India, and we are Punjabis, it’s not easy to speak and understand Punjabi, read Gurmukh... More »
The Inspirations sessions at the Jakarta Gurmat School are a unique attempt to instill Sikhi spirit and love for Sikhism. The young student-activist briefly shares her experiences. The regular inspirational sessions organised by graduates -one boy and six girl... More »
Catch them young -is the catchphrase of the organisers of the Gurmat School in Jakarta who make the students take over all Gurdwara activities in their hands. A peep into the Kirtan Darbar by a young participant. Our monthly Kirtan Darbaar held on a Saturday o... More »
When Bhagat Puran Singh biopic –Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe was screened at the Revival of Sikhi seminar of the International Sikh Conference in Jakarta early this month, the young and old learnt about the seminal work of the legendary activist. Feelings of love, ... More »
While emphasizing the need to focus on environment, the young writer wishes to emulate the nature loving activities of Guru Har Rai Ji. “Pavan Guru Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat” -Air, is our master; Water, the father and Earth the great Mother of all” is what ... More »
Fun, frolic and Gurmat learning at a Sikhi camp in Jakarta makes kids and students learn Sikhi basics and team spirit. A Sikhi training camp was held by the Jakarta Gurmat School from 1-3 July last year at Gurdwara Guru Nanak, Jakarta attended by over 40 teena... More »
Across Midlands West in the US, many Gurdwaras have resolved to adopt the Mool Nanakshahi calendar setting in a trend for others to follow so that Guru Gobind Singh Parkash Purab is celebrated on 5 January and Jathedar Akal Takht may review the regressive deci... More »
The Revival of Sikhi seminar at the first-ever International Sikh Conference in Indonesia truly lived to its name, creating a deep interest in Sikhism, especially amongst the youth. A galaxy of speakers from different countries enabled Sikh Indonesians to reso... More »