GSRI 2025 Intern
About Mehar Kaur
Mehar is a passionate high school student who has been learning the harmonium for about 8-9 years now. She is regularly involved in the community by sharing her passion about Gurmat Sangeet and participating in Kirtan Samagams. Additionally, she continuously volunteers at the Gurdwara and helps other kids learn the basics of the Harmonium. She hopes to continue to learn more about Gurmat Sangeet and share her learnings with other people in the community.
About my project
Legacy of Sikh Women in Gurmat Sangeet
In this paper, the significance and impact of Sikh women in specifically Gurmat Sangeet will be discussed as oftentimes women are forgotten and not acknowledged for their meaningful work. The discussion will begin by acknowledging famous Sikh women and their impact in Sikh history. Then the contributions of women in the history of Gurmat Sangeet will be identified alongside exploring the different contributions women are making today, . Ffor example, women who are educating others today, contributing in research, etc. will be mentioned. The issue of cultural and gender barriers with its potential solutions will be then brought up to address the broader issue. The overall goal of this paper is to spread awareness and to recognize the contributions Sikh women in the past, present, and future.