Punjabi gay site

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The Sikh faith is one of the youngest faiths in the world. Founded in the 15th century, Sikhism as a religion is very tolerant and advocates equality; however, the Punjabi culture in which I grew up and which, as a state, is the heart of India’s Sikh community, is often not so tolerant. It is also a faith where, for a long time, no large-scale discussions around the topic of homosexuality have taken place within the community (for nice or bad). But as LGBT* rights advance across the world, the status quo within the Sikh faith too is changing adv, thanks to a young generation of queer Sikhs who are now vocal about their sexuality.

I still remember how lonely and confused I felt after coming out (both to myself, and then to the world at large). I grew up in a Sikh family in India, and while I was not particularly religious, I maintained my religious identity by having uncut hair and wearing a tu