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During Worship at the Shromani Sikh Society Temple priest Mall Singh Blaha carries out the traditional Sikh ceremony with assistance form a member of (...)

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During Worship at the Shromani Sikh Society Temple priest Mall Singh Blaha carries out the traditional Sikh ceremony with assistance form a member of (...)

Date4/26/1976

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McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: During Worship at the Shromani Sikh Society Temple priest Mall Singh Blaha carries out the traditional Sikh ceremony with assistance form a member of the temple; behind him. The Sikhs do not ask people to convert to their religion; only that they believe in God and respect Sikh faith.

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Rites and ceremonies

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013384F

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