Dashmesh Culture Centre

About Dashmesh Culture Centre

Dashmesh Culture Centre, established in 1987, is a prominent Sikh community hub in Calgary, Alberta. Founded with a vision to create a gathering space aligned with Sikh principles, it serves a large membership and the broader Sikh population. The center's history is rooted in community collaboration, with support from the City of Calgary and the Alberta government. Dashmesh Culture Centre offers a range of religious services including Akhand Paath Sahib, prayer ceremonies, Anand Karaj (wedding services), and Antim Ardaas (funeral prayers). It also provides vital community support services such as a food bank, hot meals served daily from 5 am to 10 pm, and a community kitchen. Furthermore, it manages a community garden for fresh produce. A significant aspect of the center's community role is its commitment to food security, exemplified by its food bank and the "No Hungry Tummy" initiative providing hot meals on the go. Educational endeavors include classes for Sikhism, language, kirtan, and life skills, as well as expanding the Khalsa School. Unique features include its extensive daily schedule of religious activities, from early morning prayers and Kirtan to evening Katha and Rehraas Sahib. The center also hosts significant cultural events like the annual Nagar Kirtan, a procession celebrating Vaisakhi and the birth of the Khalsa, which educates participants on Sikh history and teachings. The center is actively engaged in expansion projects, including a new Gurdwara site and athletic grounds for the Khalsa School.

Services offered at Dashmesh Culture Centre