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The Sikh Temple of
WI was established on October 1, 1997. It started with 20-25
families and the Sangat gathered in the rental community halls
in the south side of Milwaukee. In October 1999 Sikh Temple
of WI was formally established in the 441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee
location. At this time there are 350-400 people in the congregation.
The hall and parking lot have outgrown the needs of the Sangat
and a new Gurudwara is being built in Oakcreek to better serve
the needs of the growing community.
Sikh Temple of WI bought 13 acres of land at 7502 S Howell
Ave near the airport in Oakcreek. The construction of 17,500
sq feet Gurudwara is underway and is scheduled for completion
by April 13th 2007. This beautiful brick building will
have better facilities, library and educational area for
children, play area and parking for 100 cars. It will also
provide space for childcare of infants and small children.
There will be instruction of reading, writing and speaking
of Punjabi language. There will be accommodations for visiting
ragi jatha from India and from around the country.
Sikh Temple of WI has collaborated with the Rangla Punjab
organization. Rangla Punjab organizes gidha, bhangra and
many other cultural activities and represents the Sikh
community in various national and local cultural competitions.
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Shri
Guru Granth Sahibji at the Sikh Temple of WI
Gurcharan Singh Tohra, president of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee
chief with President Satwant Singh Kaleka during his visit to the Sikh Temple
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