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It was in 1982 that he was sponsored to come to England to attend the International Sikh Festival held that year. His task was to paint 16 large paintings of Sikh Gurus and make a model of the Golden Temple in wood. The large pictures were hung on the sides of large floats for a procession held in London. The model of the Golden Temple was also displayed on a float leading the procession.
He returned to England in 1983 having been sponsored by Ramgarhia Sabha, Southall, to paint 50 paintings of various Gurus and saints in various sizes. These paintings are now an attractive part of the Gurdwara and are on permanent display in the foyer. A magazine depicting all the paintings displayed has been printed by the Sabha with a full history of the Gurdwara and the paintings (Treasures of Sikh faith - Paintings of S. Gurbux Singh can be seen in this brochure). To date, students of different backgrounds from schools, colleges and universities have visited the temple from all over U.K. in order to view the Paintings, which help them in their studies of world religions.Most Gurdwaras in U.K. display paintings of this versatile artist. Coventry Ramgarhia Gurdwara also has more than fifty paintings done by Mr. Theathi, which are adorning the temple hall.
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