Sarbat Social [2025] Series

The Mool Mantar is a meditation and the very first teachings of Guru Nanak. It centres around unity, truth, and spirituality.

We’re proud to invite you to our 2025 series of events, offering a variety of engaging formats—whether online or in-person, interactive or reflective. Registration (for the relevant event date) is essential to stay tuned for the latest updates and on our social media channels.

Please be aware that event details, including descriptions, dates, and timings, may be adjusted based around both participants expereince and volunteer/guest/venue availability. Thank you for your understanding!

Find out more about our code of conduct here. Online events are video ON.

1. January - Ik Onkar – Unity in Diversity - (Online Kulbir Sandhu)

• Focus: Celebrate unity among diverse identities.
• An open discussion circle where members share their personal journeys, celebrating both their Sikh faith and LGBT identity.

2. February - Sat Naam – Truthful Living - (Online - Kulbir/Pritpal)

• Focus: Embracing authenticity and truth.
• A storytelling night where members share experiences of living truthfully as Sikh LGBT individuals.

3. March - Karta Purakh – Creative Spirit (Online - Jasvir D)

• Focus: Expressing creativity
• To inspire participants to express creativity based on selected verses from the Guru Granth Sahib, reflecting Sikh values of love, oneness, and devotion.

4. April - Nirbhau – Living Without Fear - (Online - Shraddha K & Kiran SKG)

• Focus: Overcoming fear and embracing courage.
• A speaker or a panel discussion featuring talking about overcoming societal challenges and building confidence. Ending with a Kirtan focussing on Fearlessness by Kiran.

5. May - Nirvair – Living Without Hate (Online - Dharam and Mohan Aulakh)

• Focus: Fostering love and acceptance.
• A discussion with Mohan about Hidden Lives, a documentary exploring lives of queer individuals in rural North India. currently in crowd funding stage and being directed and writted by Mohan Singh Aulakh and his previous work. Timed to accommodate wider time zone preferences.

6. June - Akaal Moorat – Timelessness (Online - Kiran SKG)

• Focus: Reflecting on timeless values.
• A meditation session centered around timeless Sikh teachings, followed by a group reflection on how these apply to LGBT experiences.

7. July - Ajooni – Beyond Birth and Death (TBC)

• Focus: Embracing non-duality.
• An online spiritual dialogue exploring reincarnation, karma, and the Sikh perspective on transcendence beyond physical identity, especially in the context of gender and sexual fluidity.

A summer break for our volunteers - other events will continue

8. October - Saibhang – Self-Reliance (In-person Dharam Singh + Guest Host at a historic London based venue)

• Focus: Empowering self-reliance.
• A skill learning or sharing session where we have a host/speaker/discussion to help foster indepdence, such as financial planning or mental health strategies. Structure and format currently being decided.

9. November - Gur Prasad – Grace Through the Guru (TBC)

• Focus: Finding grace in everyday life.
• A gratitude and grace session where members express gratitude for personal and collective blessings, followed by a reflective discussion on how Sikh teachings guide them in their personal journeys.

10. December - Jap – Practice Through Repetition (Online - Kiran SKG)

• Focus: Spiritual practice for inner peace.
• A guided Naam Japna meditation session, followed by a check-in circle on how daily spiritual practices help members navigate life as Sikh LGBT individuals.