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, November 17th, 2024, 11:00 am
11:00 am......Bhai Sukhdev 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, Nov. 20 to Saturday, Nov. 23
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, November 23, 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@
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The Guru Ram Das Ashram Gurdwara will be open on Thanksgiving Day
for bowing and prayers, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Langar will be served in the Guru’s Langar Hall, from Noon – 1:30 pm.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday Celebration 2024
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, the Sikh Community of Southern California is invited to celebrate the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at the Hollywood Sikh Temple. The Guru Ram Das Ashram Gurdwara will be open on Sunday, December 1 for bowing and prayers, but there will be no Kirtan Program or Langar.
Harkirat Singh, Simran Sat Sangeet Kaur and Jetha will play in the Kirtan Program at Hollywood Sikh Temple from 10:40 am – 11:00 am.
Wahe Guru Ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru Ji ki Fateh
Help keep the Guru’s doors open!
We all know the Guru Ram Das Ashram Gurdwara is a precious gem in the Guru’s Crown. The beauty and peacefulness of this place is something special. For those of you who donate to Guru Ram Das Ashram on a regular basis, Thank You. Your giving helps provide for the activities hosted here in the Guru’s home. Today we are coming to you because the Guru Ram Das Ashram Gurdwara and the Guru’s Langar Hall are facing a serious financial challenge.
To meet ongoing financial demands, $6,300 in additional donations is needed per month.
Guru Ram Das Ashram Gurdwara and Guru’s Langar Hall operating expenses are self-funded and are covered entirely by donations from members of the Sangat like you.
By Guru’s Grace, upon hearing of this shortfall a family in our community has pledged $2,000 per month going forward. We are now asking you to help us continue to meet our goal by making a one time and/or ongoing monthly donation to support this Gurdwara.
Whether you are a current donor or a first-time donor, please support your Sangat in this way. Whether you make a one-time donation of $5 or $2,000, every little bit helps.
The best way to ensure continuous, dependable funding is for you to make an ongoing monthly commitment.
Annual Expenses $218,000 per year / $18,167 per month
Our largest annual expenses are:
Payroll/Employee Insurance $88,000 per year / $7,300 per month
Langar Hall Rent & Expenses $84,000 per year / $7000 per month
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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
Sikhlens: Sikh Arts and Film Festival Weekend
November 23-24, 2024
Get ready for an inspiring weekend at the Sikhlens: Sikh Arts and Film Festival! Join us for our Saturday and Sunday Matinee program, featuring over 30 films, live theatre performances, and engaging Q&A sessions with talented filmmakers and artists.
Happening Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th, we will be hosting programs in two theaters at The Frida Cinema, starting at 1:00 PM.
FREE for all! No tickets needed - just show up and bring a friend.
All weekend matinee films will be screened at:
The Frida Cinema, 305 E 4th St #100, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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