Lecture-Relics of Guru Gobind Singh and the Sahibzade

Commemorating the Sahibzade – Lecture at Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara I was honoured to deliver a lecture at Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara, London on Saturday, 20th December, in commemoration of the Sahibzade – the martyred children of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. During the talk, I discussed important manuscripts of…

How Sikhs Rebuilt Power After Being Almost Wiped Out

Sikh History After Near Annihilation: Great to appear on the The Appauling Podcast Sikh history is often told in fragments, but this conversation brings forward what is usually ignored. From near annihilation in the 18th century to the rapid rise of Sikh power, this episode explains how Sikhs…

A Decade of Digital Heritage: Sikh Museum Initiative Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) marked its 10th Anniversary on Wednesday 29th October with a prestigious celebration hosted at the University of Leicester Heritage Hub. The event brought together heritage professionals, community leaders, academics, and members of the public from across the country. Hosted by Kartar Singh (SMI), the…

Rare Sikh Coatee on display

We are Thrilled to share an incredible glimpse into #SikhHeritageDay at The Commandery, Worcester!14th June 2025 Drawing visitors from across the UK. The Worcester Museum Service brought out stunning artifacts like the beautifully embroidered Anglo-Sikh Wars jacket and rare medals, maps, and prints from the 29th Regiment—objects usually…

Sikh Scholar Documentary Premieres in the UK

I’m proud to share that The Sikh Scholar Documentary: Showcasing my work over 25 years was a great success at the Sikhlens Arts Festival at the Phoenix, Leicester! 🎥✨ It was an honour to see my research and journey brought to the screen, and I was truly humbled…

International Women’s Day- Celebrating our dear Mother – Mata Jito Ji

International Women’s Day- Celebrating our dear Mother - Mata Jito Ji Privileged to post about a rare poem regarding Mata Jito Ji - the wife of Guru Gobind Singh which is contained within the Sri Dasam Granth Sahib (Anandpuri Bir), dated within a 1695/1696 manuscript. Sri Dasam Granth…