Photos from Paldi Sikh Temple

Photo of Satwinder Bains with Amarjit Singh Heer and an unidentified Sikh man having a conversation. The photo is taken inside the Paldi Sikh Temple, Duncan, B.C.

Photo of the prayer hall at the Paldi Sikh Temple, Duncan, B.C. Specifically, photo is of the dais where the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is placed.

Photo of the prayer hall at the Paldi Sikh Temple, Duncan, B.C. There is a Sikh women praying in the prayer hall.

Photo of a yellow flag with a blue khanda inside a vase. The vase is placed in a window sill. There is also an orange siropa hanging on the wall.

Photo of the prayer hall at the Paldi Sikh Temple, Duncan, B.C.

Photo of South Asian man taken inside the Paldi Sikh Temple, Duncan, B.C.

Photo of a wooden door from the Paldi Sikh Temple, with a small metal plaque reading "In memory of Gurdial S. Doman 1934-1978." more

Photo of a chandelier inside the Paldi Sikh Temple.

Transcription of the Mayo story told by the Paldi granthi, Mohinder Singh. Mohinder Singh discusses Mayo Singh Manhas' personal history and immigration to Canada in 1906. Mayo Singh began working in sawmills during the first world war. Mohinder Singh discusses how Mayo Singh purchased an at-risk-of-closing sawmill with other men. He used his entrepreneurial skills to build a profitable… more

Audio interview with Mohinder Singh, the Paldi gurdwara granthi. Mohinder Singh tells the story of Mayo Singh. Mayo Singh Manhas came to Canada in 1906. Mayo Singh began working in sawmills during the first world war. Mohinder Singh discusses how he purchased an at-risk-of-closing sawmill with other men. He was able to build a profitable business and used those profits to purchase 1300 acres on… more

Narrative of Mayo Singh as told by the Paldi gurdwara granthi, Mohinder Singh. Mohinder Singh discusses Mayo Singh Manhas' personal history and immigration to Canada in 1906. Mayo Singh began working in sawmills in BC during the first world war. Mohinder Singh discusses how Mayo Singh purchased an at-risk-of-closing sawmill with a few other men. He was able to build a strong business and… more

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is open and is displaying a page from the religious scripture. Some of the pages have been taped to hold them together.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. A Sikh man is covering the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a velvet gold and magenta fabric.

Photo of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Paldi Gurdwara, Duncan, B.C. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is open and is displaying the side of the religious scripture. A Sikh man is turning a page from the book. The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a velvet gold and magenta fabric.

Photo of a crocheted rose spread. The rose is surrounded by green leaves on a white background.