Punjabi Community Guide & Cultural Links

by Jas Khunkhun

✳️ Punjabi Community Guide to Kelowna

A living directory of Punjabi culture in Kelowna & the Central Okanagan: gurdwaras, annual events, student clubs, grocers, restaurants, clothing & jewelry, and community directories.
Use it to plan your visit, support local businesses, and connect with community.

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🕌 Temples (Gurdwaras)

• Okanagan Sikh Temple & Cultural Society (Gurdwara Sahib) — Community hub for kirtan, langar, weddings, and classes. 1111 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna
  Facebook

• Gurdwara Guru Amardas Darbar Sikh Society — Neighbourhood gurdwara in Rutland. 230 Davie Rd, Kelowna
  Yelp Listing

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🎉 Annual & Recurring Events

• Kelowna Vaisakhi Parade (Nagar Kirtan) — Spring parade hosted by Okanagan Sikh Temple.
  Photo gallery

• East Meets West Children’s Foundation – Diwali Dinner & Dance — Fall gala fundraiser with dinner and dance.
  Tickets | Castanet News

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🎓 Student & Youth Clubs

• UBC Punjab Student’s Association (PSA) — Campus cultural programming.
  Instagram

• UBC Bhangra Club — Workshops and performances.
  Instagram

• UBCO Bhangra Club – S.U.O. Events
  Workshop Listing

• Lake City Bhangra (Kelowna) — Local bhangra community and events.

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🛒 Grocers & Specialty Food

• Fruiticana – Kelowna — Indian produce, spices & staples. 2463 Hwy 97 N

• Maharajah Grocerz — 150 Asher Rd

• East Indian Spiceland & Grocery — 120 Dougall Rd N

• Sunshine Market — 4600 Lakeshore Rd

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🍛 Restaurants & Sweets

• Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine — 1435 Ellis St

• Made in India (Kelowna Locations) — Buffet & take-out.

• Pakora Palace / Hot Pot Authentic Indian — 182 Asher Rd

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👗 Clothing, Jewelry & Tailoring

• Punjab Fashion Hut — 433 Hwy 33 W

• Laces & Pearls (West Kelowna) — Alterations & South Asian outfits.

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📖 Media & Directories

• APNI Directory — Thompson–Okanagan Indo-Canadian business listings.

• Punjabi Bulletin (Kelowna) — Local community updates.

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✉️ Keep This Guide Current

Bookmark this guide and check back before Vaisakhi (April) or Diwali (November) for annual updates.
If you run a Punjabi business in Kelowna and want to be added or updated, email info@jaskhunkhun.com.

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📍 Curated by Jas Khunkhun – Kelowna Punjabi Realtor.
Last updated: October 20 2025.