Jack O Lantern pumpkins carved with Sikh symbols and spiritual themes are not just for Halloween. Light a Sikh O Lantern to illuminate your meditation or for any spiritual such as Rain Sabaee kirtan, or Bandi Chhor. Choose a spiritual theme and carve a Diwali lamp, or simply light up your night on any gurpurab, or other festive autumn occasion. Sikh O lanterns make great fall centerpieces too.
Sikh O Lanterns
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Meet the Sikh O Lantern, or Jack O Lantern carved with Sikhism symbols:
- Ik OnKar or "One With Everything" symbolizing the unity of creator and creation.
- Khanda the Sikhism Coat of Arms symbolizing spiritual and secular authority.
- How to Carve an Ik Onkar or Khanda Sikh O Lantern Illustrated Instructions
Lion Jack O Lantern
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The Lion Jack O Lantern celebrates the king in Singh. Every male Sikh carries the name of Singh meaning "Lion," symbolizing courage and the kingly status of unshorn hair and beard like that of the lion's mane. Carve a Lion Jack O lantern to illuminate your autumn nights:
- How to Carve a Lion Jack O Lantern Illustrated Instructions
Lotus Lantern
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The lotus is a spiritual symbol of the self-realized soul who rooted in the world like the lotus rooted is in mud, blossoms in awareness remaining aloof to the effect of egoism. Carve a lotus lantern to illuminate your meditation:
- How to Carve a Lotus Lantern Illustrated Instructions
Carve a Fluted Pumpkin Shell Bowl
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Carve a fluted bowl from a pumpkin shell and fill with your favorite recipe. Pumpkin bowls can be baked or filled with seasonal Sikhism vegetarian recipes:
- Pineapple Pumpkin Ambrosia Recipe
- Ginger Beet Cauliflower and Pumpkin Seeds With Green Chili
- How to Carve a Bowl From a Pumpkin Shell Illustrated Instructions
Curried Pumpkin Seeds
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Wondering what to do with all those pumpkins seeds left over after carving pumpkins into Jack O Lanterns? Pumpkin seeds are loaded with nutrition. Try roasting pumpkin seeds with curry seasoning:
