Hundreds of thousands came out to Vancouver’s Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan procession on Saturday, April 14 to not only celebrate the harvest festival, but to mark the New Year and most importantly, celebrate the Birth of the Khalsa in 1699.
People, from politicians to children and seniors, and organizations, including DARPAN Magazine, gathered at the Ross Street [...]
It’s that time of year again – spring has sprung, the grass is green and the sun is out. It’s a time when many cultures celebrate renewal and rebirth. It’s also a time that many communities, like South Asians, are marking the beginning of a new season and a new year. Therefore with great valour, [...]
School Trustee and Vice Chair of Burnaby Board of Education. President of the Sikh Research Institute Canada and the Panjab Digital Library Canada.
“Salvation can only be gained by education and knowledge.” – Guru Angad Dev ji
“Vaisakhi is a period of rejoicing, and as a practicing Sikh, it’s a time to celebrate your own identity,” says [...]
A true artist craftsmen of award-winning kirpans, knives and swords
To be an artist, one must draw from their creativity, experience, ability and I often believe from their soul. A true artisan is one who creates, inspires and produces unforgettable pieces of art, whether a painting, a sculpture, or in the case of Jot Singh Khalsa, [...]
Head Priest who has set a Guinness World Record
“It was never my goal to show off my beard. I always took it as a gift from God and strived to only maintain it. Kes (hair) is an important part of Sikhism, and if I have the long beard, it just makes sense to accept it [...]
Co-Founder and Chief Programming Officer of Sikh Research Institute & Co-Founder of Panjab Digital Library
“Literary knowledge is the ultimate weapon to carry.” – Guru Nanak Dev ji
Harinder Singh, a former aerospace engineer, travelled to India to do volunteer work for a year, but ended up staying for five years working on various projects, from education [...]
Last year, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to India, not only to meet relatives and visit my grandfather’s village, but to explore this vast country with such diverse climates, cultures, cuisine and people.After travelling to the south, then heading north to Delhi, my parents and I headed to Chandigarh for a [...]
“If you look at Sikh Diaspora, it’s all over, Punjab is no longer the home of the Sikhs, the world is,” says Blinder Kauri Nearing, president of the Sikh Research Institute and Panjabi Digital Library. Around the world, Sikhs have made significant strides and accomplishments in a diverse range of fields, thus making a positive [...]
The significance of music in the Sikh religion
Since ancient times, sacred music in the form of Kirtan, the singing of the praises of God, has been considered a soothing and enchanting melody for the soul. In the Sikh religion, Kirtan involves the singing of hymns from the Sikh scriptures, also known as Gurbani. This method [...]
Thousands across Canada waited to hear the results of the Conservatives federal budget plan. Since taking office in 2006, this is the first time the Tories led by Stephen Harper form the majority government, thus having the power to make an imprint on Canada through the federal budget.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty recently delivered the federal [...]
