#fully Sikh

[not-your-asian-fantasy]

About the book: Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa knows a thing or two about telling a story. From her experience on stages and in front of live and television audiences, she now offers us her first book. Sukhjit reflects on her own experience as a Sikh-Australian woman, performing it against a backdrop of comfort and calamity: how we live our lives in a messy and multi-layered society.

Using the staging of meals as her mode, Sukhjit explores presumptions and the nuances of all that we can bring to the table. She plays with the etiquette of what is carried into public arenas and what stays in our private worlds: our aspirations and heritage, and all our baggage. There are no exclusionary zones for this courageous, passionate, irreverent, and very funny, writer.­

[writingwithcolor]

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[propheticpotato42]

I’ve been thinking a lot about the potential of religion in the fallout universe.

We’ve seen a lot of local cults throughout the series but really only two religious “institutions” and those are Mormonism and Catholicism. The reason why I single out these two is that they both seem to have a larger reach than any of the other cults or practices while also maintaining a level of stability and uniformity.

The examples of Mormonism we see in Honest Hearts shows, through the New Canaanites, that the Mormon faith is still alive in post-apocalyptic South West and still has many devotees and followers. The many is implied.

The examples of Catholicism are less overt. We only ever meet a handful Catholics in the modern Fallout games and they are all in Fallout 3. Father Clifford runs a church and is aided by Diego who wants to join the Priesthood. The only other Catholic is Marcella who is a missionary sent from “The Abbey of the Road” and you met her in Point Lookout. What I think is interesting about this is the consistency. What I mean is that when Marcella arrives at Father Clifford’s church she immediately recognizes all of the prayers and the two engage in the same rituals and prayers. This means that Father Clifford uses the same language and ritual as the Abbey, which makes sense if they are both Catholics, but it also means that there is no massive drift going on after 200 years. Either that or Father Clifford is associated with the Abbey. Furthermore the rule of Clerical celibacy also survived the 200 years as can be seen by the Diego missions, and celibacy is the kind of thing you could see not surviving the post apocalypse.

For me this screams that both Mormonism and Catholicism are still alive in wasteland, and potentially more widespread than we may think.

I have this theory that the Catholic Church may even still fully exist as an institution in certain parts of the post apocalyptic Americas but warped by time and has incorporated some elements of Folklore Religion.

Also I lied earlier because there is a third religious institution, the Children of Atom. They appear in both Fallout 3 and 4 and show a consistent religious believe and structure. Also they fucking spread from the capital wasteland all the way to Far Harbor. And in the Far Harbor DLC they even start experiencing the beginning of a straight up religious schism. There is a lot of potential there to explore if only Bethesda used it.

What really interests me is the potential for various other religions groups. Are there any Muslims in the wasteland? Hindus? Buddhists? The US is the most diverse place on the planet and it is kinda hard to believe that all of these various religions didn’t survive in some way. I just don’t believe it.

And think of the potential!!!!

Post apocalyptic Amish settlements! Greek Orthodox Churches built in the middle of abandoned cities! A Sikh inspired equivalent to the Followers of the Apocalypse!

I can understand how bringing in real world religion can get messy fast but even in that case why don’t we see any new religions that are more than kooky local groups? Why doesn’t spirituality spread in the wasteland? And again the potential!

There is so much there!!!

[handweavers]

i feel crazy whenever i remember nikki haley is sikh like fully ethnically punjabi sikh (her original surname is randhawa) who converted to american methodist christianity and fully embraced the american imperial project lol. just an absolutely massive L

[robotslenderman]

Moar on Zain:

So Zain's parents had two different religions -- his father was Muslim and his mother was Sikh. He was very close to both parents so was never comfortable "picking a side". In some circles he's known as Zain al-Shahir bin Zakariya, but in others he's known as Zain Singh. When he married he married a Sikh woman so he was more widely known as Singh, but still used al-Shahir bin Zakariya at times. He always felt like a bad Sikh because he couldn't really commit fully to it and felt torn between two worlds.

It got worse after his Embrace, he felt like just by existing he was an abomination, so he cuts his beard every night when he wakes up because he already exists as a vampire, so what's one more sin? (Sullivan refers to it as "spiritual self harm." He ignores him and does it anyway.)

But every now and then when his travels take him through a major city. When he's in a major city he tends to get back to his Sikh roots and keeps his beard and puts his turban back on.

He once ran into Sullivan in NYC like this. Sullivan didn't recognise him because of the beard so Zain basically switched to an Indian accent and fucked with him all night. "You do not recognise me?? your oldest friend?? how could you???" Sullivan was This Close to throwing him through a window with shadow tentacles.

"Who are you?"

"I am Mister Singh, you idiot! How can you not remember me???"

"I have no idea who you are!"

"After everything I did for you! I'm going to tell everyone that Sullivan Blackmoore is ungrateful! He betrays his friends! He pretends not to know them!"

"but what did you DO???"

"EVERYTHING, YOU BASTARD! after all I sacrificed for your little blood business you couldn't even put a good word in to Amicia for me! I went up to Seattle and she was like 'who the hell are you' and I was BETRAYED."

This happens several times before Zain ends up inviting him back to his temporary haven for whatever reason and just goes "hey do you want some blood or something?" in his normal voice and Sullivan almost yeets him out the fucking wnidow.

[meyhew]

"We must support the establishment of a single, democratic, secular state in all of historic Palestine"."Listen to Mokhiber's chilling words. Yes, Israel is engaged in an existential fight. At the U.N., there are human rights for everyone but Jews, who are supposed to lay down their arms in the face of a genocidal enemy currently enslaving their people. Mokhiber's phony ‘human rights’ cover is extremely disturbing. He says equality means 21 Arab states, 56 Islamic states and zero Jewish states.

you are so fucking stupid and i can tell this is coming from a place of deep rooted islamophobia. you are equating israel with judaism & equating arabs/muslims (which arent interchangeable) with "the enemy" without any ifs and buts, even though in the last few weeks countless people have explained why that is incorrect.

who is the genocidal enemy currently enslaving whose people? from what i've seen hamas has already released several israeli hostages, all of whom have shared their account of what happened and all of whom made a point to highlight the humanity they were treated with. hamas has offered to release all of the hostages, and israel has refused to accept them. meanwhile, israel has been detaining hundreds and hundreds of palestinians unprovoked, many of whom die without ever being freed. just the in the last few days israel has picked off palestinian civilians off the streets in the west bank. who is enslaving who? just yesterday israel killed more than 400 palestinian civilians in one go. who is committing genocide against who?

and to address your arab states and islamic states—not a single one of those states forbids a person of another faith from living amongst them. you people have such a problem with iran existing and having the sway that it does in the middle east, and even in iran there are non muslims living a normal life. in all of these arab and islamic countries, there are christians and bahá'í and hindus and sikhs and kurds and jews and people from so many other faiths. none of those countries is an ethnostate, which is what israel wants to be.

youre not going to come to me and cry about the UN not advocating for human rights for jews (which in this case means israel) when all they have fucking done is back israel instead of intervening with a stern hand to stop the annihilation of an entire people. maybe because the executive director of the united nations children's fund is married to the chairman of the blackrock investment. which is the largest fund manager for cluster munitions. as in... cluster bombs... which israel is known to use... but yeah sure the un is so totally not at all fully standing behind israel. stupid fuck

[techniic0l0r]

biting the bullet and reaching out for advice and/or commentary from trans and nonbinary sikhs. other queer sikhs are welcome to respond but would like to focus more from those who have experienced gender dysphoria and/or euphoria. ordeal is under the read more. i am not accepting any kind of hate on this post.

i feel very nervous about writing this but i am also tired of struggling to answer my questions by myself. so, here it goes - hi, i am a young transmasc nonbinary person who was raised as a sikh. i say raised as because while i do appreciate the values of sikhi, i am not religious. i never have been. i feel it is important to also mention that i am mixed (the other half is white european). my relationship with being culturally sikh has always been rocky, but it got more intense as i started to accommodate my needs of alleviating intense gender dysphoria. i’m pretty fair-skinned and generally pass as white. my hair is cut short because wearing it long triggered suicidal feelings from said dysphoria. to put it simply, i do not “look like a singh” anymore, and i have a sickening amount of guilt about it. there is so much pressure to hold strong to sikhi, especially with the history of oppression and scarce representation, that i feel like i’m doing something wrong when i cannot fully grasp the spirit of it. my existence feels wrong. i do not know if it is okay for me to even call myself a sikh anymore. i don’t feel at home with myself or my circumstances. i don’t even know if it’s okay for me to try and continue wearing a kara as someone with shorn hair. everything feels so wrong. i cannot talk to my punjabi parent about any of this. he’s very close-minded and i don’t know how he feels about queer folks. he’s already abrasive when i try asking simple questions about punjabi culture or religion. my chosen name is so different from my legal name, even the thought of trying to get my family to abide by it someday makes me cringe. strangers think it’s cool but i know they’re just going to laugh about it. i feel like i am abandoning everything i should be, just by trying to be more comfortable in my own skin. i don’t know where sikhi fits within my transition goals, and it feels like a heavy burden.

[santmat]

Sant Tulsi Sahib’s Spiritual Master Was Sant Dariya Sahib of Bihar, by James Bean

As has been mentioned by scholars contributing to that great book, The Sants, Studies in a Devotional Tradition of India, published in 1987 by Motilal Banarsidass, Radhasoami Reality by Mark Juergensmeyer, and, Tulsi Sahib - Saint of Hathras, Tulsi Sahib's teachings and those of Radhasoami are most compatible with the earlier Dharamdasis (the Sant Dharam Das line of Satgurus), a branch of the Kabir Panth, a guru lineage that also used the Five Names and held the Anurag Sagar to be a central sacred text.

Both Dariya Sahib and Tulsi Sahib had a beef with the Dharamdasis over spiritual practice, believing that they and the other earlier Sant Panths and Sikhs had gone off course no longer fully imparting the complete teachings of Kabir, Dharam Das and the other Sants. With the old format initiation was divided into two initiations: the first into the names, contemplation upon the form of the satguru, and inner Light. After satsangis reported being established in the Light, they then could move on to the second initiation into the Sound Current. I've confirmed this myself from my discussions with people in the Dharam Das Kabir group and other Panthis. Most people in those Panths never get to the second initiation into Surat Shabd Yoga. This was crossing a red line for Dariya Sahib's guru, Darya, and Tulsi Sahib. Too many chauka (chowka) coconut rituals, not enough Shabd Yoga. See page 85 of the book, Param Sant Tulsi Sahib, the chapter titled, Sant Mat and its Secrets, Dialogue Between Tulsi Sahib and Phool Das of the Kabir Sect.

The Dariya Sahib sangat was a schism branching off of the Dharamdais. Dariya Sahib is even portrayed by his followers as another reincarnation of Kabir come to reboot Sant Mat during this part of Kali Yuga. This rift with the Dharamdasis shouldn't be overlooked, as it's an important part of the history just prior to the time of Tulsi Sahib. 

“How long will this line of succession continue? Kindly relate it to us in your own words, asks Fakkar Das. ‘Listen mindfully, 0 Fakkar Das, I explain this to you, says Dariya:

"As long as the discipline of the Sound Current

is preserved unadulterated,

The line of succession will truly continue.

But when it is mixed with outer rituals

and display of external garbs,

My Sound Current will part company.

My Divine essence will depart,

And the souls will go into the mouth of Kal.

I shall then come to this world,

And shall proclaim the teaching

of the Sound Current again.

Proclaiming the teaching,

I shall found the line of succession [again].

And emancipating the souls,

I shall take them to my Abode….

For aeons I have been coming,

And imparting the teaching

of the true Sound Current."

And:

"That ladder is continued through me, says Dariya. Fakkar Das, Basti Das, and Guna Das are the ladders proceeding from me. Whomsoever they appoint as their successors would also be known as ladders. Thus will my line of succession continue." (Dariya Sahib - Saint of Bihar, by  Dr. Kashi Nath Upadhyaya) 

The True Identity of Sant Tulsi Sahib's Guru, Ratnagar Rao Revealed

If in the 1930's someone saying that Sant Mat was their spiritual path wrote that Hazur Baba Sawan Singh was one of the greatest masters of all time, on the same level as Kabir, Nanak, Dadu Dayal, Ravidas, Surdas, etc... you just know that person was extremely likely to have been a Radhasoami! Given that Dariya Sahib and Tulsi Sahib were contemporaries, the same observation can be made, the same logic can be applied to Tulsi Sahib's intriguing references to Dariya Sahib of Bihar, mentioning him in his various writings and incorporating some of the bhajans of Dariya Sahib into his writings. It's very plausible, very likely even that Tulsi Sahib was initiated by Dariya Sahib at a younger age, or that Tulsi Sahib was initiated later in life by one of the above-mentioned spiritual successors of Sant Dariya Sahib. No Cirque du Soleil mental gymnastics attempt at massaging the history or tea leaf reading is required. It's a rather straightforward observation based solely upon Tulsi Sahib's own words. Glad I'm not the only one to notice this: 

"Among the saints whom Tulsi Sahib himself singles out in Ghat Ramayan as Satgurus (true masters) are Bu-Ali Qalandar, Jalaluddin Rumi, Kabir Sahib, Dadu Dayal, Rai Das Ji, Dariya Sahib (who may have been Tulsi Sahib's own Guru), Guru Nanak, Surdas Ji, Nabha Das Ji, Mansur, Mirabai, Sarmad and Shams-e Tabrizi." (Tulsi Sahib - Saint of Hathras, new expanded 2017 edition, Puri, Sethi, along with a new editor by the name of Dr. T.R. Shangari, page xiii)

Even after centuries, evidence for the existence of past Sants and the sangats, panths or organizations associated with a past Sant remain: the samadh where a Sant was buried, sacred sites where some saint spent much time in meditation, and the ashram of the Sant. These are maintained by satsangs, panths, usually somebody, even in the poorest and smallest of satsangs in rural India. Another reason why Sants are not typically unknown missing link mystery gurus is that people claim succession from them! and lineages live on. As with the Kabir Panth, as with Radhasoami with all those guru lineage charts, the same multiple guru lineage situation applies to the sangat of Sant Dariya Sahib of Bihar. So his meditation spot, his nineteen books, his samadh (tomb) and various ashrams are preserved, are still with us now. 

Videos and Websites of the Sant Dariya Sahib Satsang:

https://youtu.be/CA5BmcqDtw4?t=169

https://youtu.be/qWNN5OJkkrk?si=PnoJ-KbcdHx15ssS

https://youtu.be/_g_gkM6_XkQ?t=410 

https://theholysound.com/sant-dariya-saheb-bihar/books.html

[lightdancer1]

This is a good look at primary sources for Black soldiers in the early Islamic era:

This article provides a good overall summary of things that will be covered in-depth on further days this Black History Month. Namely that Islamic views of the Bilal Al-Sudan were marked by proto-racial arrogance and hubris that led them to a prototype of the British 'Martial Races' construct. Many of the Mamluk armies that became the foundation of medieval Islamic states were led by Black soldiers, and this was in no small part because the Islamic world's proto-racial concepts led them to view the bloodline of 'true' Arabs of the Hijaz as innately superior even to the sedentary urban civilizations of Iran and Byzantium, let alone to what was to them an exotic distant hinterland.....but that same 'primitive' aspect they convinced themselves was there made good soldiers.

The arrogance and myths here are the exact same kind of self-deception that went into the British viewing the Sikhs as a 'martial race' because the Sikhs gave as good as they got in wars and they couldn't admit that their power was based on a great deal of bluffs and the relative fortune that Indian kings and emperors never had a breathing space to fully consolidate their reforms on larger scales. All empires are evil and all imperial lies function on the same self-serving delusions.

[beardedmrbean]

Canadian national security agencies are investigating "credible allegations" that “agents of the government of India” were involved in the death of a Canadian Sikh leader in June, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday.

Trudeau said that steps are being taken to hold the people accountable behind the death of prominent Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.MORE: Hunter Biden sues IRS over whistleblowers who criticized DOJ probe

"Canada is a rule of law country, the protection of our citizens in [defense] of our sovereignty are fundamental," Trudeau said in a statement addressing the House of Commons. "Our top priorities have therefore been one, that our law enforcement and security agencies ensure the continued safety of all Canadians."

Melany Joly, Canada's foreign affairs minister, announced the country will oust a "key Indian diplomat" and anticipated India to "fully collaborate" with Canada to get answers, according to CTV News.

Nijjar was killed on June 18 near a Sikh cultural center in Surrey, British Columbia, according to The Associated Press.

He advocated for the creation of Khalistan, an independent Sikh homeland in India's Punjab region, according to CTV News.MORE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news

Sikhs in Canada protested over Nijjar's death, accusing the Indian government of being behind the slaying, according to CTV News.

Early Tuesday morning from New Dehli, the Indian government released a statement saying they “reject” the statement from Trudeau.

“Allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated,” the statement read. “Similar allegations were made by the Canadian Prime Minister to our Prime Minister, and were completely rejected. We are a democratic polity with a strong commitment to rule of law.”

As their statement continued, India asked Canada to take action.

“We urge the Government of Canada to take prompt and effective legal action against all anti-India elements operating from their soil,” their statement concluded.

Trudeau told the House of Commons he brought his concerns directly to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at last week's G-20 summit in New Delhi.

"Any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil is an unacceptable violation of our sovereignty," Trudeau said.

Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng said Friday she's postponing a trade mission to India that was scheduled for October, after tensions between the two countries escalated after Modi reprimanded Trudeau during the G-20 summit, according to Reuters.

[rmmgy-blog]

I do not currently believe in God or gods, but I am trying to pick a religion to follow since I think it would be beneficial to have one, and I like the notion of falling into the category of a specific religion and being a member of a community with such deep rooted values. Either I can pick one with no required belief in deities like Buddhism and just start now or pick one with a belief in a divine presence to like, preorder the religion for if my mind changes on God/gods (which it always can).

Buddhism or some other atheistic religion is most immediately doable without relying on believing in something that I just don't, and Buddhist thinking already resonates with me to a large degree. I also have a pretty open sympathy verging on mild belief in animistic spirituality, like that of Shinto and various indigenous religions. However I have a strange and strong pull towards Jewish culture and practices, and have done for a long time, and I know there are atheist Jews, but I think converts usually must believe as a starting point. Then to a lesser but still very strong extent I admire Sikh and Quaker philosophies and could see myself living as one among other things.

So please, people of tumblr, help me choose a religion by voting and commenting. I need help. (This is not a joke and I am fully willing to go through a conversion process or whatever, even the longer ones like that required for Judaism or the adoption of a different way of life like for Sikhism. I won't take the poll as binding on me, but advice would be good).

[themagicmaharajahs-retired]

ANNOUNCEMENT!

"Hello, everyone! All two of you left, at least. We the Magic Maharajahs have an announcement to make! We're being exported as fandom OCs to fully original characters!

"Immy loved writing us during TAD and TAD2 that, for the longest time since we were last written for in 2016-7, she felt bad that, for all the development we received, it wouldn't go anywhere beyond just RP. Nothing wrong with that--but you know how she loves converting fandom works to fully original! And no we have a new home: in Devil's Eye!"

"That's right! In 2005-6, the original India arc for the Devil's Eye story by Immy and CappnRob was full of anachronisms, inappropriate writing, and yet still no solid narrative. None of this works at all in the current rewrites, and for this reason, the entire India story (which is still important to the Voyage of the Devil's Eye) had to be rewritten from the ground up--plot, characters, history, and all."

"And rather just create entirely new characters for the sake of this part of the story, Immy and Cappn has decided to bring in most of the characters of Tiger Appreciation Day 2 into the India Arc as important supporting characters for the Dharmic Key, the legend of St. Emilio around it... and the tale of Sukhbir Kaur. In other words, we are now a part of Rashid al-Qadar's story--specifically his wife's. The one who ran away and is the reason for his Gluttony story."

"The best part of all this is that we don't have to be torn apart to adapt to the story--we're already fairly traditional! In addition, India as a country is going through the most tumultuous time in comparison to other regions visited in the 1720s like England, the Middle East, and China, as we would be during a time of war between the Mughals and the Marathas! This is also the time of the Khalsa Fauj, which was taking place after the 1699 death of the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, but before the formal creation of the Sikh Confederacy in 1733. So if anything, the backdrop of our family history would be much more 'exciting' compared to our mundane and relatively peaceful modern day life in this blog. We'd be constantly on the move to avoid warzones as we are figuring out our place among the Khalsas.

"And it won't be just us Maharajahs being exported. Even Bhagwandas Kapoor and Akash Chakpram are being used as India Arc-unique antagonists! Nagina, however, is still dead, and there will be a reason why there is no Sumit in Devil's Eye (and by extension, no Harpreet or Parachai).

"So yeah! We're excited to have a story to breathe life into as fully original characters not bound to a fandom! So this blog will be fully retired! If you want to meet us in the modern day as Great Tiger's family, you just go over to @the-great-tiger-of-mumbai as side muses, just as we were back in the day! If you want to meet us as fully realized OCs, then we'll be at @lookthedevilintheeye! See you all then!"

[meginator]

February 9th, 2025

Today my good friend, Lara, and I went to Whistler Olympic Park for our snowshoeing adventure... and what an adventure it turned out to be!

We drove for two hours to get there, spent around 2.5 hours on the trails, and enjoyed some hot drinks on the patio. On our way home, we got stuck in a massive traffic jam due to an accident that had closed the road. We sat there for two hours, trying to figure out what was happening. The police eventually told us the road would be closed for another 4-5 hours for an investigation and cleanup. We managed to squeeze our car through a gap to get out and headed back to Squamish.

Once there, all the restaurants were either full, closed, or had 2+ hour wait times with no updates. We ended up grabbing pizza and found a small pub to rest and check online for updates. The DriveBC website was ineffective, the pub staff knew as little as we did, and the news offered no timeline. There was talk of trying to drive around, but conditions were unsafe, and it would still take 6+ hours. We discussed driving an extra hour to find a hotel, but everything nearby was fully booked, so we ended up waiting it out.

We stayed in touch with friends and family throughout the ordeal and found a Facebook page with highway updates. People were commenting, helping one another, and sharing updates on the situation. Through a family friend, we connected with a nearby Sikh temple, where we were offered food, a room, and blankets. While the building was cold, they did their best to support us. After about an hour, we saw on the Facebook page that cars were starting to move. DriveBC updated its status, so we got back in the car and waited another half hour before the line began to move. It took over two more hours to finally get home, arriving closer to 1 a.m. In total, the day lasted well over 12 hours.

At the end of it all, the people who helped us were family, friends, fellow drivers, and the businesses that stayed open—not the police, firefighters, or government. It was everyday people doing their best to pitch in. This whole experience is a reminder, especially with all the noise in the world right now, that at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter who you are, what you look like, or what car you drive. Everyone was stuck in the same place, facing the same situation, and most chose to help each other.

Let’s keep this in mind in life, in politics, in business, and in our communities. What really matters is how we take care of one another. I won’t forget the family at Pizza Hut who shared what they knew, the group of guys at the bar who calmly accepted we were stuck and just had to wait, or the Sikh Temple offering food and space. This is what it means to be Canadian—and I couldn’t be more proud.

[privatrtourguide01]

Night tour of Delhi by Private Tour Guide India Company.

Private Tour Guide India Company's Night Tour of Delhi

Delhi has a mystical and tranquil side that becomes apparent when you explore it at night. As landmarks are softly illuminated by lights, the busyness of the day gives place to a more intimate and calm experience. The Private Tour Guide India Company's Night Tour of Delhi provides a carefully planned experience that combines charm, history, and culture to guarantee a memorable evening in the nation's capital.

Why Go on a Delhi Night Tour? Delhi is a city of opposites, where modernism and ancient heritage coexist. The city's streets and monuments have a certain allure at night, when the lights highlight its stunning architecture. A tour at night provides:

Cooler Temperatures: Perfect for people who can't stand the heat of Delhi during the day. Calm Exploration: Steer clear of the daytime traffic and throng. Unusual Viewpoint: Famous sites come to life beneath the stars. The Night Tour's Top Attractions: 1. India Gate At night, this battle memorial is brilliantly illuminated. The surrounding lawns are ideal for taking a leisurely walk or indulging in regional street cuisine from nearby caterers.

2. The Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati Bhavan The Presidential Palace's magnificence is enhanced at night, when its lit façade and accompanying fountains provide a captivating sight.

3. Minar Qutub Highlights highlight the UNESCO World Heritage Site's elaborate sculptures and imposing presence.

4. The Tomb of Humayun Its well-lit exterior makes for a peaceful and lovely image, even though it is closed at night.

5. Temple of the Lotus With its white marble gleaming against the black sky, the Lotus Temple's impressive architecture is exquisitely accentuated at night.

The Nighttime Chandni Chowk Discover the lively vitality of one of Delhi's oldest markets, Chandni Chowk. There are busy crowds throughout the day, but there is a more tranquil atmosphere at night. Have fun:

Street Food Treats: Sample kebabs, jalebis, and parathas from well-known sellers. Old Delhi Architecture: Take in the moonlight as you admire the mosques and havelis that date back centuries. The Gurudwara Sahib in Bangla Although this well-known Sikh temple is open around-the-clock, a serene and spiritual experience can be had at night. The sarovar's (holy pond) water reflects the golden dome in a stunning way.

Dream Kingdom (Optional) Visit Gurgaon's Kingdom of Dreams if you're looking for fun. It's a fantastic addition to a night tour, offering a range of cuisines, live music, and cultural exhibits.

The Practicality of Private Tours Using Private excursion Guide India Company to arrange your nighttime excursion guarantees:

Personalized Itineraries: Made to fit your tastes and passions. Expert Guides: Discover the history and intriguing tales of every location. Safe Travel: Secure and comfortable transportation, particularly at night. Advice for a Delhi Night Tour Wear comfortable clothing: Because nighttime temperatures can dip a little, bring a lightweight jacket. Keep the necessities with you: Have cash on hand for little purchases, a water bottle, and a fully charged phone. Photography: Don't forget your camera; nighttime is the best time to obtain beautiful pictures of illuminated structures. Regional Snacks: Savor the well-known street cuisine of Delhi, but make sure the vendor is reliable. Time management: To see as many things as you can, start early. What Is Special About the Private Tour Guide India Company? The Private Tour Guide India Company has years of experience and is unmatched in its ability to highlight Delhi's nighttime splendor.

Skilled Drivers: Drive safely and effectively on Delhi's roads. Local Insights: Guides offer insightful historical information and original anecdotes. Flexibility: Tours can be tailored to your interests and schedule. In conclusion A fascinating trip through the city's lit landmarks, busy marketplaces, and tranquil religious locations is what the Private Tour Guide India Company's Night Tour of Delhi promises. This tour provides an unforgettable opportunity to see the center of India's capital, whether you're going alone, with family, or with friends.

1. Is it safe to go on the night tour? Yes, safety is a primary concern when working with knowledgeable guides and drivers from Private Tour Guide India Company.

2. How long does the night tour last? Depending on the schedule selected, the tour usually lasts four to five hours.

3. Is it possible to alter the tour? Of course! The tour can be customized to incorporate particular locations or activities.

4. Does the tour include food? Although meals are not included, guides can suggest great places to eat in the area.

5. When is the ideal time to begin the tour at night? You may be guaranteed to see the sunset and take in the illuminated sites if you start at approximately 6:00 PM.

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I just tripped infront of my mom and almost sprained my ankle fr fr this time

Yes my ankle has not fully healed, I'm still slow and it still hurts. I can run but I limp at the same time, it has been a fucking week since the incident and I want to get to get it checked out st the ER but since I can walk I guess it not much of a problem. Anyways. I'll play pressure once I get home from Sikh church :) (HELP WHY DID I CALL IT SIKH CHURCH-)