Weekly Updates
Gurdwara Hours
Monday – Friday......8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday................ ..8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday.................. ..7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday Kirtan Program
Sunday, January 19th, 2024, 11:00 am
11:00 am......Bhai Varinder Singh Ji & Jetha
12:00 pm......Song of the Khalsa & Anand Sahib
12:15 pm......Ardas and Hukam
12:30 pm......Guru ka Langar
Our Sunday Kirtan Program is held in-person at
Guru Ram Das Ashram and Live on Zoom and Facebook.
Facebook Live: Streaming Link
Zoom: Streaming Link
Meeting ID: 857 6805 3821
Passcode: 597930
Find your local number: Link
Sign-Up for the GRDA Virtual Akhand Path
Wednesday, Jan. 15th to Saturday, Jan. 18th
Click here for more details.
Sat Nam, Dear Sadh Sangat Ji,
To continue the vibration of the sound current of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib in the Guru Ram Das Ashram community, we're bringing the Akhand Path online.
The next Virtual Akhand Path begins on Wednesday, April 17. We encourage you to sign up for an available reading slot and experience the Guru's blessing. Please email your phone number to Karan Nam Singh coordinator@
Please contact the Guru Ram Das Ashram community coordinator, Karan Nam Singh, if you have any questions (310) 858-7691.
Seva Opportunities for the Sadh Sangat
Next Ishnaan Seva - Saturday, January 25, 8:30 - 11:30 am
Flowers:
* Purchase and replace on Saturday, Approx. $40/week
* Purchase and be reimbursed (with receipt)
Sunday Guru's Langar.
* Provide the food
* Provide some of the food (one or two dishes)
* Donate funds for all or part of the langar
All of these are great ways to serve the Guru’s Sangat, celebrate a special occasion, and uplift your heart. Please call 310-858-7691 or email coordinator@
Ways to Donate to Guru Ram Das Ashram:
· Write your check to Sikh Dharma of Southern CA and mail it to
P.O. Box 35657, Los Angeles, CA 90035.
· EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer). Click one of the links below to start donating every month from your checking or savings account to:
- The General Fund and the programs it supports: Click Here.
- Guru’s Langar Hall and related programs: Click Here.
· PayPal allows you to make an one-time or recurring monthly donation with your credit card.
· KindBase allows you to make a one-time donation with your credit card.
· Bill Pay Have your donation deducted from your checking account, either automatically or as a one time payment. See your bank or credit union for details.
Ardas for Guru's Blessings
Sat Nam, Dear Guru Ram Das Ashram Sadh Sangat:
We would like to offer another way for you to add a name to the Ardas sheet to ask for Guru’s Blessings.
You may call or email the Community Coordinator at 310.201.0954 coordinator@
We ask that you consider making a donation in honor of the person whose name you have placed on the Ardas sheet.
Thank you and many blessings.
Group Sadhana in the Time of Coronavirus
Sat Nam! In case you are looking for a virtual daily Aquarian Sadhana, go to this google sheet for the schedule and zoom link. If you would like to lead any part of it (Japji, yoga, chanting, Ardas, Hukam), please let me know. I hope to “see” you soon!
Blessings,
Har Simran Kaur
The Passing of Nirankar Kaur Khalsa
May 24, 1948 – January 6, 2025
Cremation and Memorial Program for Nirankar Kaur Khalsa
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Cremation Program
9:30 am
Hollywood Forever Funeral Home
6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
Please arrive early – the program will begin on time
and lasts for 30 minutes
Followed by:
Memorial Kirtan Program and Langar
Noon – 2:30 pm
Guru Ram Das Ashram
1620 Preuss Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Wahe Guru - Everyone is welcome.
Blessings for the Soul of Nirankar Kaur Khalsa
The Soul of our beloved sister Nirankar Kaur Khalsa merged with the Infinite Light on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Nirankar Kaur was deeply loved by many as a sister, mother and delightful friend. Before retiring, she served as our Guru Ram Das Ashram Sevadar/Greeter, a devoted caretaker of the Gurdwara’s wellbeing who maintained a warm, loving space for anyone coming through the doors. For many years she served in this position from early morning through late evenings each day of the week, covering morning Sadhana, Gurpurbs and other Special Events as well as the weekly Sunday Gurdwara Kirtan Programs.
She was one of the original members of the Broadway Ashram, ran a daycare for pre-school children and was available to cook and provide food for others. She worked for many years as a 40-day Sevadar assisting mothers and their newborn babies. Nirankar Kaur led a weekly “Grace of God” meditation for women and men, and participated in Interfaith groups and events throughout the city, including those of her sister the Rev. A. Hasani Perry; a few examples of the many ways she cared for and reached out to others.
She is survived by her sister the Rev. A. Hasani Perry and her nephew Carlton Moore, and her many friends. Her welcoming smile and warm, mothering nature will remain in our hearts. If you would like to share your memories of Nirankar Kaur, please email these messages to rpkskin@outlook.com
Condolences and donations can be sent to her family by contacting Nirankar Kaur’s sister at this address:
Rev. A. Hasani Perry
3901 Dublin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Cremation and memorial details will follow at a later date.
Wahe Guru Ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji ki Fateh
Memorial for Dr. Soram Singh Khalsa
“Celebration of Life”
This Memorial Program has been postponed to a later date.
We will keep you informed.
Sikh Dharma of Southern California | Guru Ram Das Ashram
Ashram (310) 858-7691 | Office (310) 201-0954
coordinator@gururamdasashram.org | www.gururamdasashram.org
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