Sikh Culture

Joti Jot – Guru Nanak Dev Ji – September 16

Joti Jot is a gentle, deeply felt day: it marks the moment when Guru Nanak Dev Ji passed from the world into the eternal light. We don’t mark it as an ending so much as a continuation – the life and voice of the Guru lived on, most tangibly, in the teachings collected in the

GurGaddi Diwas – Guru Angad Dev Ji (September 12)

GurGaddi Diwas – Guru Angad Dev Ji (September 12) This year on September 12, Sikhs remember the GurGaddi – the day Guru Angad Dev Ji was formally installed as the second Guru of the Sikhs. It’s a quiet, powerful occasion: not a flashy festival, but a chance to pause, listen, and recommit to the simple

Gurugaddi of Guru Ram Das Ji – September 5

September 5, the Sikh community remembers the Gurugaddi- the day Guru Ram Das Ji was installed as the fourth Guru. It’s a day to honour a leader whose devotion, humility and vision shaped the heart of Sikh life: the city of Amritsar, the beginnings of the Harmandir Sahib, and a deep, everyday practice of service

Sampuranta Divas – Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sri Harmandir Sahib) – 29 August 2025

Sampuranta Divas is a quiet, powerful anniversary in the Sikh calendar: the day we remember the completion of the Adi Granth – what became the living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Each year this day is observed with prayer, music and community service, and Sri Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple) in Amritsar becomes the

Celebrating Jorh-Mela at Baba Bakala

August 9th, Baba Bakala – often called the “Village of the Ninth Guru” – bursts into life for Jorh-Mela, one of Punjab’s most cherished Sikh gatherings. Long before sunrise, pilgrims begin arriving, their eyes bright with anticipation. Children run ahead, eager to glimpse the golden domes of Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib, while elders pause to

Hari Singh Nalwa: The Lion of the Sikh Empire

Hari Singh Nalwa—known across the Punjab as the “Lion Ripper”—was a man whose life read like an epic. Born in 1791 into a family of warriors, he lost both his grandfather and father in service to the Sikh chiefs before he could even ride a horse. Yet under his mother’s care and the gentle guidance

Threads of Courage : The Sikh Way of Life

Who Are the Sikhs? Sikhism began in the late 15th century, when Guru Nanak Dev Ji revealed a vision of one formless, eternal Creator and a world where all people stand equal. From its birthplace in Punjab, Northern India, this monotheistic faith spread on the principles of compassion, honest work, and selfless service. Today, around 25 million Sikhs

Celebrating Khalsa Day 2025: Unity, Service, and Spirit in Timmins

http://sikhsangattimmins.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WhatsApp-Video-2025-06-30-at-7.22.16-AM.mp4 On June 28, 2025, Timmins came alive in a vibrant display of faith, culture, and community spirit as hundreds gathered for the Annual Khalsa Day Parade hosted by the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat of Timmins. From the moment the program began at 9 AM with soul‑stirring kirtan in the Gurdwara foyer to the closing notes of

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s Prakash Purab 2025: Honoring the Spirit of the Saint-Soldier

Prakash Purab of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, offers an opportunity to reflect on the life of the Sixth Sikh Guru and the enduring legacy of the “Saint-Soldier” ideal he championed. Born in 1595 at Guru Ki Wadali, Amritsar, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji assumed guruship at a young age following his father Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji: The Saint‑Soldier Who United Spirit and Sovereignty

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was born in 1595 at Guru Ki Wadali, Amritsar, to Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Mata Ganga Ji. As their only child, he faced early adversity: his uncle, Prithvi Chand, repeatedly plotted against him, yet each scheme was thwarted, strengthening young Hargobind’s resilience under divine protection. Under the guidance of Baba

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