Punjabi School of Richmond
Punjabi language instruction for children 6 and up, held at Twin Hickory Library in Richmond's West End near Short Pump. PSOR is in session, with a running waiting list.
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Harleen Sodhi · 804-502-3086
Education
Learning is seva too
From Gurmukhi letters to tabla rhythms, from Sikh history to scholarship and leadership — the Gurdwara is a school for every generation.
Gurmat School at SACVI
Classes for kids — and for you
The Gurmat School offers classes for children and adults alike. If you or your kids would like to join any of the classes below, sign up and our education volunteers will be in touch.
Classes offered
All agesਸੰਥਿਆGurbani Santhia — correct reading and pronunciation of gurbani
ਕੀਰਤਨKirtan — vocal training and harmonium
ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀGurmukhi — reading and writing the Punjabi script
ਇਤਿਹਾਸSikh History — the Gurus, the Khalsa, and the Sikh story
ਤਬਲਾTabla & string instruments — rhythm and raag accompaniment
Sign up
Join a class or program
Tell us who you are and what you're interested in — our education volunteers will reach out with schedules and next steps. One form works for Gurmat School classes, the PSOR waiting list, scholarships, leadership programs, and volunteering to teach.
Prefer to talk to a person? PSOR: Harleen Sodhi, 804-502-3086. Everything else: contact@richmondsikhgurdwara.org.
Programs
Beyond the classroom
SACVI Gurmat Camp
An immersive summer camp for youth — gurbani, kirtan, history, sports, and seva — building friendship and Sikh identity in equal measure.
Scholarships
SACVI supports students in the sangat with scholarship opportunities. Contact the Executive Committee to learn about current awards and criteria.
Leadership & Development
Youth leadership initiatives that grow the next generation of sevadars — public speaking, organizing, and community service.
Jakara Richmond Misl
Our local chapter of the Jakara Movement — connecting young Sikhs across the country through retreats, service, and organizing.
Online Resources
Digital gurbani libraries, translations, and learning tools for study at home — curated by our education volunteers.
Get involved
Teach. Learn. Volunteer.
Every class runs on volunteers from the sangat. If you can teach an instrument, a language, or a lesson from Sikh history, we'd love your help.