Key Takeaways
Download & Share the Toolkit
This toolkit includes information on preventing attacks, responding to emergencies, and other complex topics related to gurdwara security.
Conduct a Security Assessment
Please call us at (212) 655-3095 or send an email to contact@sikhcoalition.org for assistance in determining what kind of security assessment might work best for your sangat.
Learn About Gurdwara Security Grants
Some gurdwaras may be eligible to receive government grants to improve their physical security. We are happy to work with you to discuss eligibility requirements.
In response to concerns about increasing hate crime risk against Sikhs in the United States, the Sikh Coalition began making gurdwara security awareness a top priority starting in 2017. Federal and state government agencies have developed many free resources and trainings to help places of worship, including gurdwaras, minimize the risk of attacks; we have curated much of this information and more into our free Gurdwara Security Toolkit (last updated in 2024).
If you would like the Sikh Coalition to consult on a potential security assessment for your gurdwara, please call us at (212) 655-3095 or send an email to contact@sikhcoalition.org for assistance in English or Punjabi.
From the times of our Gurus to the present, Sikhs have a long tradition of defending our gurdwaras against attack, and we look forward to working with you to continue this important tradition.
