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RELIGIOUS

Following religious services are provided by our Gurdwara Sahib. Please click on "Read More" under a section to get detailed information about the service

LIBRARY

Visit our library of books devoted to the history and principles of our Sikh religion. The education of Sikh children and youths is the highest priority for Gurdwara

COMMUNITY

As part of our community service program at our Gurdwara Sahib we look forward to offering the following services to our Sangat members

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Faith & Identity

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Beliefs

The Sikh worldview centers around the idea of oneness. Sikhs believe that people of all faiths worship one Divine Being who created this world and lives within it. The notion of divine presence leads to the belief that the Divine is equally present in all people, and that, therefore, every human being is equal in the eyes of God.

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Identity

Since the formative moments of the tradition, Sikhs have maintained a physical identity that makes them stand out in public, even in the context of South Asia. This identity includes five articles of faith — kesh (unshorn hair), kanga (small comb), kara (steel bracelet), kirpan (religious article resembling a knife), and kachera (soldier-shorts) — and distinguishes someone who has formally committed to the values of the faith by accepting initiation.
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History

The founder of the Sikh tradition, Guru Nanak, was born in the region of Punjab, South Asia, in 1469 CE. He lived a life of spirituality, service, and honesty, and the disciples who began to follow his teachings came to be known as Sikhs. The Sikh 

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