The Guru Gobind Singh Temple in Prince George has a new look, with five new domes replacing old crumbling ones which had been in place for thirty years.

The new domes were requested for creation about a year and a half ago when it was identified that the Sikh temple's roof needed repair. It was decided that along with the roof repairs, it would be a good time to install new domes.

Assuming every dome has a story to tell, CFUR caught up with Vice President of the Guru Gobind Singh Temple Association, Tarlochan Singh Bhatti.

Replacing them required a trip to India and trans-oceanic shipping. Made of fiberglass, these new domes are much lighter than the last array and much easier to install than their concrete counter-parts.

This spring the building stood domeless until August when they appeared again, new, with a resplendent glow.

The Guru Gobind Singh Temple stands as one of the more interesting buildings in Prince George, BC. The temple was registered in November 1974 and has been a standout feature in our community ever since. These domes are used to identify Sikh temples across the world. Even more ubiquitous though, is the Nishan Sahib, a triangular flag with a khanda symbol at its centre, which every Sikh temple features. Bhatti explains the flag, “symbolizes that it is a gurdwara, it’s like, ‘Guru’s place’.” At the Guru Gobind Singh temple in Prince George, the Nishan Sahib flies atop of a particular flag pole which symbolizes a type of sword, a khanda.

Each Sunday at this temple, people in the community are welcome to participate in seva. Providing food is integral to this event, where all are welcome and can participate in the serving, cleaning, and overall logistics. A seva is held every Sunday around 1pm. Be aware that a head covering is required, and you can contact the temple for more information at 250-562-2766.