Diwali, the "festival of lights," is joyfully celebrated by many people of South Asian descent worldwide. Rooted in Hindu tradition,
The gurdwara's significance extends beyond its spiritual role, as it welcomes a large influx of tourists and devotees every day.
The Sikh community, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, has been marked by remarkable people who have shaped its narrative.
Guru Hargobind Rai, also called Saccha Badshah (emperor), served as the sixth guru of Sikhs. He was born on June 19, 1595 (which is now July 5), in Guru ki Wadali, Amritsar.
Over 250 years ago, during a time when the forces of Ahmed Shah Abdali were causing harm to Sikhs, a handwritten copy of the Guru Granth Sahib found its refuge in the Kuthala village's gurdwara.
Pvt. Buckam Singh's resting place at Kitchener Mount Hope Cemetery is the only military grave of a Sikh soldier in Canada from the World Wars.
Saragarhi, a quaint village on the Samana Range in Kohat, Pakistan, holds historical significance.
To help them, the Khalsa Diwan Society set up a group to bring food and things they needed to survive.
Nidar Singh, a 44-year-old from Wolverhampton, used to pack food but is now believed to be the last master of shastar vidya.
In 1861, Maharani Jindan Kaur, the last Sikh queen of Lahore, strolls through Kensington Gardens in London.