The three pillars
- Naam Japo — remember God always.
- Kirat Karo — earn by honest means.
- Vand Chhako — share what you earn with those in need.
Our story
From borrowed halls to thirty-three acres
Sikh services in Central Virginia began as monthly gatherings in community centers around Richmond, led by the late Col. Surjit Singh Bawa. In 1984 the community formalized as the Sikh Association of Central Virginia and purchased wooded land in Chesterfield County, just south of the city near Chippenham Parkway.
Construction of the Gurdwara began in 2000 and was completed in May 2002. Bhai Kuljit Singh Ji served as Granthi from 2003, and a residence for the Granthi was built on the property in 2007. Today the Gurdwara is home to a permanent Keertan Jatha and a congregation that gathers every week of the year.
1970s–80s
Monthly sangat
Services convene in community centers under Col. Surjit Singh Bawa's leadership.
1984
SACVI founded
The Sikh Association of Central Virginia is formally established; land is purchased in Chesterfield County.
2000–2002
Construction
Ground is broken in 2000; the Gurdwara is completed in May 2002.
2003
Bhai Kuljit Singh Ji
Serves as the Gurdwara's Granthi for over two decades.
2007
Granthi residence
A permanent home for the Granthi is constructed on the grounds.
2025
A new Jatha
Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji and Jatha join SACVI as resident Granthis and keertanis.
