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PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR SERVING THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL RECREATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS TAILORED TO SERVE PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENT. PROMOTE A STRONG SIKH COMMUNITY AMONG THE SIKH YOUTH. false false 115000 115000 Gurbani Research encompasses a number of different projects by organizations and individuals dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism. It is the study of the structure, languages and themes of the Guru Granth Sahib to provide a better understanding and appreciation of Gurbani's wisdom for the Sikh and other communities in the US. 65000 65000 Provide grant funding for advocacy projects for civic participation and advocacy at the governmental level for religious freedom. These important projects also ensures that the Sikh voice is heard in the larger social justice and non-profit communities. 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INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 55,000. REVENUE $ 0. The organization supports community activities in educating young American Sikhs or other communities interested in learning the devotional and communal singing in Sikhism which is called Kirtan. Kirtan is the musical recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib, the primary scripture in the Sikhism tradition. It is typically performed at Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) but can be done publicly wherein Sikh scriptures and legends are recited in a song, set to a certain Raga and Taal (Indian musical notes). Students are also taught the practice of different musical instruments like the Harmonium and the Tabla EXPENSES $ 36,000. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 36,000. REVENUE $ 0. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE TREASURER REVIEWED THE RETURN BEFORE IT WAS FILED TO THE IRS.