Browsing Tag: Canada

Harkening to old traditions of turban trying by warriors who would incorporate chain mail into the turban to protest against arrows or sword impacts, the 'Tough Turban' uses modern technology to possibly achieve the safety that a helmet offers for road accidents. 

Towering above fellow Sikhs many years his senior, Bhai Sahib lived an exemplary life of service and good humour until his passing a car crash - on the way to India - at the age of 19.  This is his story told in the words of people who knew, loved and respected Dayal Singh, and in nearly 100 photos of his brief life as a Sikh in America and India in the early 1970s.  Written by Sikhnet contributor Singh Sahib Guru Fatha Singh Khalsa.

Kanwar Singh's painting of Guru Tegh Bahadur the Ninth Master was unveiled at his Solo Exhibition for Sikh Heritage Month Ontario at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum & Archive.

Yet, the Sikh tradition is inherently diverse. Born within a multicultural context, the Sikh tradition can teach us much about pluralism, equity, embracing difference, care and compassion for others through Oneness.

Sikhism’s core principles include equality, generosity, openness, and compassion. Sikh Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on the pivotal role that Sikh communities have played, and continue to play, in building a stronger and consciously more inclusive Canada.

History is about to be made with the christening of a new honorary day in the city of Brandon.

The year late Bhai Jagraj Singh (founder of Basics of Sikhi) passed away he started yet another initiative. He told his close friends that on Valentine's day we (Sikhs) need to show everyone that it's all about love. 

For the past year I have been preparing a series of new paintings inspired by the upcoming 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh ji. The new work is focused on the principle of Khalsa consciousness....

This painting arose from a state of devotion and surrender. I wanted to capture that feeling at its highest level but I wasn’t able to show this sakhi along with it. However I still wanted to show an iconic feature of Guru Angad Dev ji and highlight that in this painting.