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{{Short description|Gurdwara in Mississauga, Ontario}} |
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| name = Ontario Khalsa Darbar<br>{{small|Dixie Gurdwara}} |
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|caption=[[Sikh]] temple in [[Mississauga, Ontario]] |
| caption = [[Sikh]] temple in [[Mississauga, Ontario]] |
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|location=7080 Dixie Road, [[Mississauga, Ontario]] |
| location = 7080 Dixie Road, [[Mississauga, Ontario]] |
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|founded date=1978 |
| founded date = 1978 as Dixie Guruwara |
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|architect=Hardial Dhir |
| architect = Hardial Dhir |
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| architectural type = [[Sikh architecture]] |
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| logo = Ontario_Khalsa_Darbar_(Dixie_Guruwara)_logo.png |
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The '''Ontario Khalsa Darbar''' is a |
The '''Ontario Khalsa Darbar''', popularly referred to as '''Dixie Gurdwara''',<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Bhargava |first=Isha |date=21 February 2023 |title=200 years of Sikh-Canadian history on display in Woodstock, Ont., museum exhibit |work=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/200-years-of-sikh-canadian-history-on-display-in-woodstock-ont-museum-exhibit-1.6753818 |quote=The exhibit brought a sense of pride and nostalgia to Darshan 'Woody' Bedi, who saw his own contributions highlighted from his time on the committee that helped build the Ontario Khalsa Darbar, commonly known as the Dixie Gurdwara, in Mississauga in 1978.}}</ref> is a [[Sikh]] [[Gurdwara]] (place of worship) in [[Mississauga, Ontario]].<ref>[https://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Ontario+Khalsa+Darbar%22&btnG=Search&um=1&ned=ca&hl=en&scoring=a this Google News archive search]. Accessed December 8, 2009.</ref> One of the few Sikh Gurdwara in [[Canada]], it attracts hundreds of celebrants for major religious festivals. A [[gurdwara]], meaning "the doorway to the Guru", is the [[Sikh]] place of worship and may be referred to as a Sikh temple. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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It was officially started in 1978 in a small trailer. Steadily, more and more money was raised and land was purchased and a building was created in 1988. Its new location is at 7080 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario. The opening ceremony in 1989 drew a crowd of |
It was officially started in 1978 in a small trailer.<ref name=":0" /> Steadily, more and more money was raised and land was purchased and a building was created in 1988. Its new location is at 7080 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario. The opening ceremony in 1989 drew a crowd of 40.<ref>Kellie Hudson, "100 Sikhs join celebration as shrine opens on Dixie Rd." ''Toronto Star'', June 26, 1989. Found at [https://web.archive.org/web/20121024074056/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/470676161.html?dids=470676161:470676161&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+26,+1989&author=Kellie+Hudson+Toronto+Star&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=10,000+Sikhs+join+celebration+as+shrine+opens+on+Dixie+Rd.&pqatl=google]. Accessed December 8, 2009.</ref> |
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During the 1990s more land was bought and an outdoor stadium was built. Hardial Dhir Architect was chosen to reconstruct and design the community centre and additions to the Gurdwara. The Gurdwara is the central Gurdwara in the [[Greater Toronto Area]]. |
During the 1990s more land was bought and an outdoor stadium was built. Hardial Dhir Architect was chosen to reconstruct and design the community centre and additions to the Gurdwara. The Gurdwara is the central Gurdwara in the [[Greater Toronto Area]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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In 1990, a school for teaching of Punjabi language and Sikh Studies was started in this Gurdwara. Eminent Sikh historian Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer acted as the Director of the project. A big library was also set up in the Gurdwara. Gurmat Training Camps for children were also organised in which hundreds of students participated. Later, sports activities too were introduced. |
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| ⚫ | In the mid to late 1990s the old building was getting overcrowded so a |
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| ⚫ | In the mid to late 1990s the old building was getting overcrowded so a 3 million dollar project was announced to build a large extension.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} Much money was raised, however the building still gets overcrowded on special days like Bandhi Chhor ("Release from Confinement", held according to Nanakshahi calendar on same date as Diwali) and Vaisakhi and [[New Year]] (December 31). In 2001 the Nagar Kirtan (which celebrates Viasakhi) had a crowd of nearly 120,000people.<ref>Frank Calleja, "Sikh fest spectacular ; 120 celebrate in Mississauga and Toronto," ''Toronto Star'', April 23, 2001. Found at [https://web.archive.org/web/20121024074109/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/425753321.html?dids=425753321:425753321&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+23,+2001&author=Frank+Calleja&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Sikh+fest+spectacular+%3B+100,000+celebrate+in+Mississauga+and+Toronto&pqatl=google "Sikh fest spectacular ; 100,000 celebrate in Mississauga and Toronto," story]. Accessed December 8, 2009.</ref> |
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In 2003 the Bandhi Chhor celebration drew in a crowd of over 40,000 people. This is when the Gurdwara got a lot of popularity. It has an atmosphere like if it is a major Gurdwara in [[India]]. A new plan in 2004 was announced to build a $3 million parking lot. This parking lot would be filled with many historical paintings and information boards. |
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In 2003 the Bandhi Chhor celebration drew in a crowd of over 112,000 people. A new plan in 2004 was announced to build a $2 million parking lot.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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| ⚫ | The temple has been the subject of several controversies such as a donation to the [[African National Congress]] in 1990,<ref>caroline Byrne, "Mohawks may get visit by Mandela, official says," ''Toronto Star'', July 16, 1990, found at [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/472088261.html?dids=472088261:472088261&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+16 |
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| ⚫ | The temple has been the subject of several controversies such as a donation to the [[African National Congress]] in 1990,<ref>caroline Byrne, "Mohawks may get visit by Mandela, official says," ''Toronto Star'', July 16, 1990, found at [https://web.archive.org/web/20121024074045/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/472088261.html?dids=472088261:472088261&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+16,+1990&author=Caroline+Byrne+TORONTO+STAR&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Mohawks+may+get+visit+by+Mandela,+official+says&pqatl=google article about the African national congress visit and donation]. Accessed December 8, 2009.</ref> a dispute over whether Sikh marriages can be performed in a hotel which serves alcohol and meat, and when a Sikh priest stayed at the temple, thus defying a deportation order.<ref>Caroline Mallan, "Sikh priest stays in temple defying immigration order," ''[[Toronto Star]]'', November 22, 1991, found at [https://web.archive.org/web/20121023175633/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/466180771.html?dids=466180771:466180771&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+22,+1991&author=Caroline+Mallan+TORONTO+STAR&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Sikh+priest+stays+in+temple+defying+immigration+order&pqatl=google a Sikh priest who stayed at the Ontario Khalsa Darbar, defying a deportation order]. Accessed December 8, 2009.</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Ontario Khalsa Darbar Dixie Gurdwara | |
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 Sikh temple in Mississauga, Ontario | |
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| Location | 7080 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario |
| Website | http://dixiegurdwara.com/ |
| History | |
| Founded | 1978 as Dixie Guruwara |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Hardial Dhir |
| Architectural type | Sikh architecture |
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The Ontario Khalsa Darbar, popularly referred to as Dixie Gurdwara,[1] is a Sikh Gurdwara (place of worship) in Mississauga, Ontario.[2] One of the few Sikh Gurdwara in Canada, it attracts hundreds of celebrants for major religious festivals. A gurdwara, meaning "the doorway to the Guru", is the Sikh place of worship and may be referred to as a Sikh temple.
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It was officially started in 1978 in a small trailer.[1] Steadily, more and more money was raised and land was purchased and a building was created in 1988. Its new location is at 7080 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario. The opening ceremony in 1989 drew a crowd of 40.[3]
During the 1990s more land was bought and an outdoor stadium was built. Hardial Dhir Architect was chosen to reconstruct and design the community centre and additions to the Gurdwara. The Gurdwara is the central Gurdwara in the Greater Toronto Area.[citation needed]
In 1990, a school for teaching of Punjabi language and Sikh Studies was started in this Gurdwara. Eminent Sikh historian Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer acted as the Director of the project. A big library was also set up in the Gurdwara. Gurmat Training Camps for children were also organised in which hundreds of students participated. Later, sports activities too were introduced.
In the mid to late 1990s the old building was getting overcrowded so a 3 million dollar project was announced to build a large extension.[citation needed] Much money was raised, however the building still gets overcrowded on special days like Bandhi Chhor ("Release from Confinement", held according to Nanakshahi calendar on same date as Diwali) and Vaisakhi and New Year (December 31). In 2001 the Nagar Kirtan (which celebrates Viasakhi) had a crowd of nearly 120,000people.[4]
In 2003 the Bandhi Chhor celebration drew in a crowd of over 112,000 people. A new plan in 2004 was announced to build a $2 million parking lot.[citation needed]
The temple has been the subject of several controversies such as a donation to the African National Congress in 1990,[5] a dispute over whether Sikh marriages can be performed in a hotel which serves alcohol and meat, and when a Sikh priest stayed at the temple, thus defying a deportation order.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Bhargava, Isha (21 February 2023). "200 years of Sikh-Canadian history on display in Woodstock, Ont., museum exhibit". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
The exhibit brought a sense of pride and nostalgia to Darshan 'Woody' Bedi, who saw his own contributions highlighted from his time on the committee that helped build the Ontario Khalsa Darbar, commonly known as the Dixie Gurdwara, in Mississauga in 1978.
- ^ this Google News archive search. Accessed December 8, 2009.
- ^ Kellie Hudson, "100 Sikhs join celebration as shrine opens on Dixie Rd." Toronto Star, June 26, 1989. Found at [1]. Accessed December 8, 2009.
- ^ Frank Calleja, "Sikh fest spectacular ; 120 celebrate in Mississauga and Toronto," Toronto Star, April 23, 2001. Found at "Sikh fest spectacular ; 100,000 celebrate in Mississauga and Toronto," story. Accessed December 8, 2009.
- ^ caroline Byrne, "Mohawks may get visit by Mandela, official says," Toronto Star, July 16, 1990, found at article about the African national congress visit and donation. Accessed December 8, 2009.
- ^ Caroline Mallan, "Sikh priest stays in temple defying immigration order," Toronto Star, November 22, 1991, found at a Sikh priest who stayed at the Ontario Khalsa Darbar, defying a deportation order. Accessed December 8, 2009.
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