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Granthis

Bhai Satpal Singh Ji: Head Granthi

SFV Head Granthi Bhai Satpal Singh JiBhai Satpal Singh Ji has been with SFV since April, 2013. Well qualified in Gurbani and Sikh religious traditions and practices. He is a graduate of Khalsa College Higher Secondary School (Amritsar), as well as of Shaheed Sikh Missionary College Amritsar. He performed Kirtan Seva at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Malwia Nagar) New Delhi, for seven years after, In addition, he has performed Kirtan Sevas at various Gurdwaras in Australia and Canada before joining the Sikh Foundation of Virginia.

Bhai Kulwant Singh Ji: Tabla Player

SFV Head Granthi Bhai Satpal Singh JiBhai Kulwant Singh Ji has been with SFV since April 2023. Well qualified in Gurbani and Sikh religious traditions and practices, he completed his training in Sikh Scriptures and as a Tabla player at “Guru Granth Sahib Vidya Kendar Mehroli, New Delhi India in April 1994.  Prior to SFV, he served as a Tabla Player for Dehli Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC), Delhi India since June 8, 2013, serving at various local DGPC managed Gurdwaras. He has served at several Gurdwara in Delhi, including, Shahdara Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Gurudwara Singh Sabha Geeta Colony, Gurudwara Hargobind Sahib, Hargobind Enclave, and Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Malviya Nagar.

Bhai Dr. Prabhdeep Singh Ji (SFV Scholar): Chorus Singer

SFV Chorus Singer Bhai Prabhdeep Singh JiBhai Prabhdeep Singh Ji has been with SFV since May 2023 and is well qualified in Gurbani, Shabad Kirtan, Katha Vichhar, and Sikh religious traditions and practices. He is well accomplished and holds a B.A. (Music) Vocal and Instrumental from Panjab University Chandigarh, M.A. in Music Instrumental from Panjab University Chandigarh, M.Phil in Music Instrumental from Punjabi University Patiala, and PhD from Punjabi University Patiala.

He has over twelve years of experience  performing Kirtan Seva at Gurdwaras in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Canada. In addition, his experience includes, being a Music teacher for two years at GHG Public Senior Sec School (Ludhiana), an assistant professor in Department of Music at Government College Ropar, Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Sultanpur Lodhi, and at Sri Guru Angad Dev College Khadur Sahib, TarnTaran. And, most recently he also served as Assistant Professor in the Depatment of Music at Punjab University, Chandigarh.

He is also a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including, an appreciation letter from a Member of Parliament in Brampton (Canada), recognition in an International Sitar Festival conducted by Sarb Akal Music Society of Calgary (Aug 2020), received Kala Ratan National Award in 2020 by the Agnipath Society, New Delhi, participated in the Brahm Naad at Noida (cited in the Guinness Book of Worlds Record), and many more.

SFV Board of Trustees 2026-2027

Chairperson Barinder K. Deu 703-472-7453
Secretary Manpreet S. Behniwal 571-249-1699
Treasurer Raminder K. Florio 516-729-5610
Public Relations Officer Manjeet K. Sandhu 703-627-9818
Construction & Maintenance Coordinators Tejinder S. Ruprai
Gurminder S. Bhatti
202-746-0080
Membership & Amendments Coordinators Gurminder S. Bhatti
Kuldip Singh
703-801-0183
Youth, Education & Library Coordinators Kuldip Singh
Barinder K. Deu
571-699-7279
Sikh Affairs & Granthi Coordinators Harjit Singh
Baljinder K. Jouhal
303-870-0883
Langar Coordinators

Baljinder K. Jouhal
Dalbir Singh

703-647-0440
703-850-6640
Safety & Security Coordinators Balwinder Singh
Dalbir Singh
401-219-1953
IT, Audio & Video Coordinators Harjot Singh
Harjit Singh
571-363-6614
Parking Coordinators Dalbir Singh
Balwinder Singh
703-850-6640
Resident Granthis / Jathas Bhai Satpal Singh Ji Head Granthi
Bhai Prabhdeep Singh Ji
Bhai Kulwant Singh Ji
703-323-8849

SFV Constitution and Bylaws

Sikh Foundation of Virginia's current version of the Constitution and Bylaws are dated March 16, 2025. A signed copy is available below for downloaded.

Click HERE for a PDF copy of the SFV Constitution & Bylaws.

SFV Regular Schedule

Sundays

Asa di War 10:00am - 11:20am
Kirtan 11:20am - 12:30pm
Ardas & Hukamnama 12:30pm

Thursdays (Evening Diwan)

Rehras Sahib 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kirtan 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Ardas & Hukamnama 8:30pm

 

Generally, Gurdwara Sahib Premises are open from 5:30am to 9:00pm each day. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Parkash is at 5:30am; Rehras Sahib is recited at dusk (except on Diwan days) followed by Sukh Asan.

On days of evening Diwans, Gurdwara Sahib Premises remain open late until Langar service is over.

Gurdwara Sahib Premises stay open during Akhand Paths (generally from Friday mornings through Sundays).

During after hours, if a Sangat member wishes to pay obeisance, please contact Gurdwara Sahib resident Sewadar at (703) 323-8849.

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