Morning prayers broadcast live from Amritsar to UK Sikhs via Spectrum

HOW MANY?

London’s Sikh settlers arrived from the Punjab region of Northwest India during the 1920s, 1950s and 60s. In the 1970s members of the faith from East Africa also arrived in London.  Now there are nearly 400,000 Sikhs in Britain.

WHERE DO THEY LIVE?

Next to Toronto and Vancouver, London has the wealthiest Sikh community outside of India. Most live in West London, Southall being the heart of the community.  Southall has the largest Sikh community in the world outside the Punjab in India.  Ealing is home to Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, the largest Sikh temple outside India.  There’s now a magnificent new building in Havelock Road that has a main prayer hall for up to 3,000 people.

HOW TO REACH THEM THROUGH THE SPECTRUM RADIO NETWORK

Through “Amrit Vela” presented by Lucky Dhillon OBE. In 2009 Lucky was honoured by the Queen for her services to the community.  Every morning at 4am to 6am she broadcasts prayers live from the Golden temple in Amritsar, the sacred shrine for Sikhs. Available on 558 AM, DAB, SKY 0185 and at www.spectrumradio.net