Part of the Solution: A Family Violence Resource Guide for Gurdwaras by Harmit Kaur Growing up, I always believed that gurdwaras were a place to find solace or belonging in a sangat; they were built to serve the spiritual and social needs of a community. As a very young Kaur, going to the gurdwara meant eating fresh parshad, listening to kirtan, meeting relatives, doing seva. Over the years, I watched our local gurdwara transform, from what I believed was the perfect space to find solace and sangat, to a multi-million-dollar “dream” project. It is now one of the largest gurdwaras in North America; even a tourist destination. Gurdwaras have adapted to evolving sangat realities and needs in so many ways: for example, incorporating English translations by installing projectors in divan halls, or inviting multilingual raagis to … Continue reading How Gurdwaras Can Support Victim-Survivors of Family Violence