“Echoes of Prayer and People” In Amritsar
Today’s Lens section of the NYTimes highlights the work of photographer Kenro Izu, whose images of sacred spaces in India will be on display at the Howard Greenberg Gallery in Manhattan.  The article opens with a black and white image of a woman sitting on the parkama facing the Darbar Sahib...
#10DaysofTerror
Guest blogged by @NSYF (National Sikh Youth Federation) The Sikh community in the UK is once again preparing to mark the anniversary of the June 1984 Indian army invasion of their holiest place of worship. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple located in Amritsar, was invaded in an unprecedented...
Jay Leno loves to antagonize us
Chances are you’ve probably heard about Tonight Show host Jay Leno’s joke last week that has angered a lot of Sikhs in the US and around the world.  In the segment, the voiceover stated, “Here’s a look at Mitt Romney’s summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee,” as a photo...
A Glimpse Inside the Darbar Sahib and the Role of Women
This video, part of a longer version produced for the Discovery Channel, invites viewers inside the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar [via Gurumustuk Singh].  It’s a rare opportunity to see some remarkable moments inside the complex and apparently this is the first time it has been televised.  I believe...
UPDATED: Darbar Sahib Exhibit in London
For Update – see bottom of post Although far from my home (hopefully @blighty and @joo kay singh can share), is an intriguing exhibit celebrating our beloved Darbar Sahib (erroneously called the Golden Temple) at Amritsar. Nearly 80 artefacts from the past 200 years have been collected for this...
Will Obama give into bigotry?
By now, most of you have likely heard about the controversy surrounding Obama’s potential visit to Darbar Sahib (aka the Golden Temple) in Amritsar.  The Sikh Coalition reported this week that the President’s travel plans in India are still not finalized and is encouraging community members...
Nourishing Souls at the Darbar Sahib
Anyone who has been blessed enough to visit the Darbar Sahib in Panjab will always speak about the amazing experience of Langar that takes place there.  A free meal is provided to about 80,000 people each and every day.  For those who have not visited the “Golden Temple” or perhaps are...