Harimandir Sahib

Harmandir Sahib, Golden Temple in Reflection, Puratan Harimandir Sahib, Punjab Art, Sikh Paintings, Indian Temples, Wonders

What I imagine Shri Harimandir Sahib (Golden Temple) might have looked like before it was covered in gold and marble. Its humble origins are of mud and brick, surrounded only by a sacred pool (amritsar), trees and wildlife as it has yet to develop into a large urban community. These swans are the spiritually exalted gursikhs that swim in and drink from that abundant supply of amrit, which comes from the meditation of guru’s name.

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Harimandir Sahib

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Keep an eye out for my painting of Guru Arjun Dev ji. It depicts the martyrdom of Guru Sahib in meditation being tortured on a hot plate with burning sand. I am in the process of painting the final touches.

Capturing the Red Fort

Bhai Baghel Singh ji, Delhi, Red Fort, Capturing, Khalsa, Singh, Sikh Art, Punjab Art, Indian Art, Military Art

Bhai Baghel Singh (1730 – 1802) won over the Red Fort during the Sikh Misl period. First looting the neighbouring villages and towns, he along with other Sardars attacked the Red Fort in March of 1783. The Sardars settled on a treaty with the Emperor, collected their loot and returned to Punjab. However, Bhai Baghel Singh stayed and built gurudwaras at historical sites in Delhi, and he is remembered for carrying out this important mission.

This speed painting captures this key moment in Sikh history and celebrates Bhai Baghel Singh’s achievements.

Bhai Baghel Singh by Bhagat Singh
Bhai Baghel Singh - Capturing the Red Fort (2013)

New Painting – Guru Nanak Dev ji

Guru Nanak, Guru Nanak Dev, Temple Complex, Hindu Temple, Haridwar, Benares, Mardana, Brahmin, Brahman, Caste System, Equality, Kirtan, Bhagati, Bhakti, Sikh, Sikhi, Sikhism

You’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve just released a painting on Guru Nanak Dev ji. It depicts Guru Nanak Dev ji and Bhai Mardana ji, doing Kirtan to spread spiritual practices, moral teachings and egalitarian principles. Please contact Sikhi Art to buy this painting now.

Guru Nanak, Guru Nanak Dev, Temple Complex, Hindu Temple, Haridwar, Benares, Mardana, Brahmin, Brahman, Caste System, Equality, Kirtan, Bhagati, Bhakti, Sikh, Sikhi, Sikhism
Guru Nanak - Shabad Vichar

“Men (and women) from all over the world and throughout history have been in search of pleasant sites and sounds, tastes and sensations, and attitudes. They noticed that even in the best of times, without sickness, death and horrors of old age, happiness and pleasure could only be felt temporarily by having to repeat things like eating delicious food, having professional success and celebrating festivals. Many over the ages accepted this as a fact of life, and lived their lives around reiterating this temporary relief.

However, some began to wonder whether there was a form of happiness that was not dependent on having one’s family and friends within arm’s reach, or taking all kinds of drugs…” READ MORE