Sikh Culture

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

Celebrating Jeth Sangrand (14 May 2025)

Today marks Jeth Sangrand, the first day of Jeth, the second month in the Nanakshahi (Sikh) calendar. Sangrand—literally “stone cusp”—is a time-honored occasion for Sikhs to pause, reflect, and invoke blessings for the month ahead. What Is Sangrand? Monthly New Moon: In Sikh tradition, Sangrand corresponds roughly with the new moon, signaling the start of

Celebrating Guru Amar Das Ji’s Gurpurab – May 11th

Imagine a quiet village near Amritsar called Basarke, somewhere around 1479, where a young man named Amar Das—son of a modest farmer-trader couple, Tej Bhan Ji and Mata Lachmi Ji—made his living running a small shop. By all appearances, he led an ordinary life: married to Mata Mansa Devi, father to two sons and two

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Guru Angad Dev Ji

On April 28 2025, Sikhs around the world observe the Prakash (birth) of Guru Angad Dev Ji, the Second Sikh Guru. His life and teachings laid crucial foundations for the young Sikh community, and today his legacy of service, humility, and spiritual devotion continues to inspire millions. Early Life and Spiritual Calling Born as Lehna

Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji Gurugaddi Diwas: Celebrating the Legacy of the True Protector of Truth

Today, on Gurugaddi Diwas, we honor the sacred guruship of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the embodiment of truth and justice. His leadership marks a timeless example for the Sikh community—a living legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world. A Day of Sacred Inheritance Gurugaddi Diwas is not merely a date on the

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