My letter to Waheguru ji About the Cancellation of Amritsar Pride
The cancellation of the Amritsar Pride Parade—a celebration of identity and self-acceptance—reminds us of the struggles faced by those striving to stand unapologetically.
Sikhism
When Pride Is Silenced in the City of the Gurus
This year, Amritsar Pride was supposed to be a celebration.
Since 2019, it had quietly become one of the few LGBTQ+ pride events in northern India that not ... Read More...
Trailer of Sab Rab De Bande, a Documentary on LGBTQ Sikhs, Released
This is the first attempt at documenting the experiences of being LGBTQ and Sikh
Documentary about Sikhism and Homosexuality looks for Crowdfunding
This is the first attempt at documenting the experiences of being LGBTQ and Sikh, and we hope that the documentary will act as a resource for various LGBTQ Sikhs across the world
When Guru Nanak Met a Cross-Dressed Sufi
This lore, while unlikely to be of a historical nature, hints at the comfort and acceptance Guru Nanak exhibits during his encounter with a cross-dressing sufi.
Growing Up Gay and Sikh in the UK
Being an Indian man of colour wearing a turban, I faced, and still do, a lot or racism and stereotypes within the gay community. I would also get asked questions like “Can Sikhs be gay?” or “Are you allowed to be gay?”
Being Sikh, Gay and Growing up in New York
Being a Gay Sikh male while growing up in New York City, you come across various obstacles and struggles relating to your sexual identity. Personally, I was al... Read More...
It’s Time For The World’s Faiths To Accept Queer People
The religious and political leaders of the world need to send a strong message that homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia and human rights abuses against sexual and gender minorities will not be tolerated.
Poem: Singh is Queer
Rage
Ego
Lust
Greed
Attachment
The five that we can not abide by
Not one of them mentions
Queer existence.
They say I cannot be a Queer Sikh
As if ... Read More...
Transgender Groups Perform at Cultural Program by Anad Foundation To Commemorate 350th Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh in Patna Sahib
Bihar Government, along with The Anad Foundation, Delhi, organised a cultural programme on 5th January at SK Memorial Hall, Patna, where it invited transgender groups from Patna and Punjab as well.
Highest Decision Making Body of Sikhs refuses honour to Lesbian Canadian Leader for Favoring Same-Sex Marriages
Ontario Premier Kathleeen Wynne, who visited Golden Temple today, was not honoured by the traditional Siropa (robe) by the SGPC because of her stance on same-sex marriages.