Sikh Association of Fresno
Gurdwara Singh Sabha
Our state-of-the-art Sikh Institute is a realization of our vision to create a place of learning, spiritual growth, and cultural celebration for Sikhs today and for generations to come.
Our Vision: Building a Stronger Sikh Community
Inspired by the influential Singh Sabha movement of the late 19th century, which revitalized the Sikh community, we at the Sikh Association of Fresno are committed to carrying forward these principles. Our leadership is dedicated to spreading the teachings of Gurbani, the Punjabi language, and Sikh history and traditions across all walks of life.
Sardar Harbans Singh in his iconic work, The Heritage of the Sikhs, writes, that Singh Sabha movement which began in the late 19th century, influenced the entire Sikh Community and reoriented its outlook and spirit. “Since the days of the Gurus, nothing so vital had transpired to fertilize the consciousness of the Sikhs. The Singh Sabha by leavening the intellectual and cultural processes brought a new dimension to the inner life of the community and enlarged its heritage…it marked a turning point in Sikh history. It touched Sikhi to its very roots and made it a living force once again. The stimulus it provided has shaped the Sikhs’ attitude and aspiration over the past one hundred years.” The Sikh Association and its leadership believe in carrying forward these principles. In its own humble way, the management of the Association is determined to play a pivotal role in the spread of Gurbani, Punjabi language, Culture, Sikh history and traditions among all walks of life.
The Sikh Institute at this new location was a vision that has come true for today’s Sikhs and will be a source of pride for the generations to come. It is a place for Learning, for Gathering, and for Celebration of our history and culture. This is an Institute that provides spiritual guidance for a better life and celebrates the special days in the Sikh history. It strives to provide inspiration and purpose to our children and families and tries to fulfill the growing needs of our elderly. This Institute stands as a symbol of a constantly evolving community and expects to play an important role in the larger Fresno community and unite with the Sikh Sangat everywhere. The impressive structure of the Sikh Institute includes the Gurdwara Sahib main Diwan hall, a spacious langar hall, 8 classrooms to teach Sikh History and Punjabi classes to our over 250 enrolled students, meeting rooms, and a sprawling grounds to hold sports and cultural days.
The management of the Sikh Association welcomes everyone who would like to associate himself/herself with the programs of the Sikh Association so that the baton of the Sikh ethics enshrined in the Gurbani and Sikh History could be passed on to the next generation.
The first phase of this multi-phased project is complete. An amount of over ten million dollars have already been spent on the first phase of this grand project. The Sikh Association is in need of more funds to complete the second phase, which includes the Kitchen Project and Senior Citizen Homes. With your timely help, financial contribution, and moral support, we will make this a dream come true.
