You can now download a basic powerpoint presentation we have created on Vaisakhi on this link https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rgqV59bDf8TKkGb0xIP9U5NVkhRgXgtZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106568441401290122923&rtpof=true&sd=true it is also available on our ‘Free Literature’ tab. You can also download our Vaisakhi booklet to compliment this at https://akaalpublishers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vaisakhi-Booklet-Final-Print-Ready-1.pdf
Sikh Code of Conduct Course Learning Materials Download now
We conducted a ‘Sikh Code of Conduct Course’ over 10 weeks some years ago. The course is very useful to people who are interested in learning about key Sikh ceremonies from birth to death. The aim of the course was to discuss the differences in applications of Rehat (discipline) in disparate groups of the Sikhs. Sharing their commonalties and discussing…
Rang of Holi & Holla Mohalla
The colours of Holi and Holla Mohalla make them stand out on an annual basis. Some argue Sikhs should not throw colours over one another whereas authors argue it is a distinct historical tradition of the Sikhs. To learn more please read our new short article on the topic which references Sikh history, Gurbani and Bhai Nand Lal Jee’s poetic…
Success after 1 year of farmer’s protest
This is a blog post reflecting upon the last year of protesting by farmers in India. It is written by our sevadar Jajhar Singh. Since writing the article the 3 farm laws have been repealed in both the Lok and Raj Sabha and just need the presidents signature for final approval. Friday 26th November 2021 marked the first anniversary of…
Coordinated attempts to undermine Sikh activism proven in new research report
The Centre for Information Resilience recently published a research report titled ‘Analysis of the #RealSikh Influence’ compiled by Benjamin Strick. In summary the report finds, ‘… a coordinated influence operation that uses fake personas on multiple social media platforms to promote narratives arguing that “real” Sikhs support the Indian government and Indian nationalism, and that advocates of Sikh autonomy and…
Shaheedi Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jee
Today is the Shaheedi Purab of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jee, to commemorate Maharaj’s extraordinary patience under torture we are sharing a presentation that has been used in a Gurmat Class by Harjinder Singh. You can view the presentation here as a pdf and powerpoint depending on your preference. If you want to learn more about Guru Sahib and their…
Panj Pyare & gender – a discussion
The above article is written by two guest bloggers, who are both Amrithdhari Kaurs, they wanted to remain anonymous due to the amount of hatred and trolling that they could experience from revealing their identities in writing this article. Akaal Publishers accepted their submission of the article and we gave some minor feedback but did not force any editorials that…
Series – The Gurbani of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee
To celebrate the 400th Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Jee we have started posting a video series on all of their Shabads (verses) on our Youtube channel. Please watch and share. The video series is also being shared on our IGTV
Social media posts on ‘Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jee – a short biography
We have started to post the content of this book online for our followers to learn about the inspirational life and times of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Jee. You can enjoy and read the bite size posts on www.facebook.com/akaalpublishers and/or www.instagram.com/akaalpublishers We have shared a few posts and over the coming months will share the content of the entire book
Vaisakhi Resources
Vaisakhi was a culmination of the efforts of all 10 Gurus. Akaal Publishers have made a number of resources which inspire and teach about this glorious history of the 1699 Vaisakhi. We also need to remember Jalianwala Bagh massacre, the 1978 bloody Vaisakhi which led to the Shaheedia of 13 great Gursikhs and the assassination of Shaheed Bhai Surinder Singh…