Khalsa JathaBritish Isles, est. 1908

Khalsa Jatha British Isles

About

The Central Gurdwara in London: our mission, our committee and the Hazoori Jatha.

Our Gurdwara

Khalsa Jatha British Isles is the Central Gurdwara in London. It was established in 1908, the first Gurdwara in Europe, and the same Jatha has served the Sangat ever since: from Putney, to Sinclair Road in Shepherd's Bush, and since 1969 at Queensdale Road.

The building has a refurbished Darbar Hall for prayer and Kirtan, a Langar Hall where free meals are served to everyone who visits, a library, and rooms for the Punjabi school, workshops and community groups. Whether you are a Sikh, someone curious about the faith, or a friend from another tradition, you are welcome here.

The Palki Sahib in the Darbar Hall, beneath the chandelier
The Darbar Hall
Families eating together in the Langar Hall
The Langar Hall

Our mission

Our mission is to be a pillar of Sikh identity, spirituality and community, and to undertake and support advocacy for Sikhs within local and national government in the UK.

  • Spiritual growth

    Nurturing the spiritual wellbeing of our Sangat through daily prayers, Kirtan and the teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the Sikh Gurus.

  • Cultural preservation

    Celebrating and preserving the rich tapestry of Sikh culture, traditions, musicology and language, ensuring they thrive for generations to come.

  • Education

    Providing comprehensive Sikh education for all ages, instilling a deep understanding of Sikh history, philosophy and values.

  • Community service

    Offering selfless service to the community through Langar, charitable initiatives and support for those in need.

  • Interfaith harmony

    Promoting dialogue and understanding among diverse faith and local communities, fostering unity and cooperation.

The committee

The Gurdwara is run by a management committee, accountable to its members at the Annual General Meeting. It is a registered charity, number 258324.

  • Gurpreet Singh AnandPresident
  • Gurvinder Kaur RandhawaVice President
  • Jasvinder Singh AlgGeneral Secretary
  • Ranbir Singh AlgFinance Secretary
  • Rajvinder Singh JagdevFundraising
  • Mandip Singh SohalEducation Secretary
  • Manjeet Kaur GillProvisions Secretary
  • Harmohan Singh PuriProperty Secretary
  • Satbir Singh ChoudryLibrarian
  • Harvinder Kaur DulkuHealth and Wellbeing

Operations

Hazoori Jatha

The Granthis and Ragis who lead the daily programme in the Darbar Hall:

  • Bhai Arshdeep Singh
  • Bhai Ramandeep Singh
  • Bhai Jobanpreet Singh