#Man Singh

[quietparanoiac]

— Your father wants you to accompany me back to Mewar. — Another war? — No. For peace.

Taj (2023–), 1x05

[bvrnesher]

*sniff, sniff*

i'm so in love with this man (he’s fictional)

[fuzziiwuzzii]

I feel like Pav is always either the first or last to fall asleep at sleepovers

[tubeon]

Being spider man is easy

[soggystyrofoam]

a variety of gwen

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

[heart-of-the-morningstar]

Did…did I really miss that Pavitr said he didn’t know who Gayatri is…

TWICE???

I made these gifs and am just NOW realizing this even after seeing the movie multiple times 🫠

[daybreaklynx]

gayatri is just being a little silly, she worn a suit for her own appointment too

[halcyoncyrus]

Aditya Singh is the Only character I won't accept an "I can fix him" for. My friend. His own wife couldn't even fix him

[the-cat-and-the-birdie]

ATSV Fun Fact!! - Mumbattan Cultural Details

Gayatri & Inspector Singh follow the Sikh Religion

Have you ever heard of Punjabi Sikhs?

If you don't know - Sikhism is a religion that originates in northern India, specifically Punjab.

The turban Gayatri's father wears - along with his last name 'Singh' implies that her father is most likely a Punjabi Sikh.

I notice this the first time watching ATSV and was like 'wow that's so cool :)'

It only hit me today that 'Oh wait I don't think a lot of people know about this very-specific, rarely-mentioned religion maybe i should say something,'

And because I LOVE yelling about world culture, LET'S GO!!!

[a SHORT essay where I explain the basics of Sikhism, a religion built on equality and justice. And details in The Singhs design, and exactly why Sikh Representation matters]

So What's Sikhism about?

Often mistaken for Muslims - Sikhs are actually a non-Abrahamic religion, with 20 million followers worldwide.

But even with so many visible practicing members, most people know very very little about this beautiful religion!

Sikhs believe in equality and unity - and defending the oppressed. Their book of faith, The Guru Granth Sahib Ji, is called 'Guru' for a reason - Sikhs see the book as not just a code of conduct, but as a living, breathing teacher for every practicioner;

From Wikipedia on Guru Granth Sahib: Sikhs since then [1708] have accepted the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture, as their eternal-living guru, as the embodiment of the ten Sikh Gurus, the highest religious and spiritual guide for Sikhs. It plays a central role in guiding the Sikh's way of life.

The Guru Granth Sahib is the spiritual leader of Sikhism, and it's treated as such.

That's why in Gurdwaras - their place of worship - it's treated as such, being clothed and held in ornate structure, constantly fanned throughout it's readings (the fan you can see in the left picture).

They believe that by following the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, they can cultivate compassion, peace, and harmony in their communities, while diminishing 'Mara' - concepts like hatred or violence.

Sikhs believe that every Sikh should revere themselves as champions of unity. And because of this many Sikhs have the same last name -

Kaur for women (Meaning Princess) and Singh for men (Meaning Lion).

Having the same last name also does away with the Indian caste system, making it another point of equality.

In ATSV Gayatri last name is Singh. However from my understanding, her name would most likely be Gayatri Kaur in reality.

I think they kept her last name as Singh as a deliberate choice to keep her initials as GS, like Gwen Stacy.

So is Gayatri Sikh?

Maybe - most likely.

But we can't be sure. Mainly because of her hair.

Gayatri has a short bob haircut, and while that might not seem like it matters, it does!

In Sikhism there are the '5K's - different aspects Sikhs wear to show their faith.

Notice the first one?

'Kesh' is the practice of leaving ones hair completely uncut. That's why you may see a lot of Sikh men with long, long beards!

And hence, the large turbans.

It's done as respect for God's creation - leaving it unaltered.

[Fun Fact! - Rastafarians, a Jamaican religion, also don't cut their hair for this reason. Think Bob Marley. Rastas call God - Jah]

So, Gayatri having short hair means she doesn't keep Kesh.

However, Sikh is a super accepting and open religion, and it's main focus is on acceptance of difference, not conformity - so she could entirely follow the faith without doing all of any of the 5Ks.

Also, if you're curious about the steel sword K - Kirpan, yes that's a thing!

Sikhs of all genders are encouraged to carry a small ceremonial blade with them.

Instead it's a symbol of the commitment to fighting for what's right - and defending those who cannot defend themselves.

A Kirpan can ONLY be used to defend the life of yourself or others, which is incredibly rare.

Why is this all so rad, cool, and important?

If you haven't noticed by now, Sikhism is a religion driven by justice. Not just in theory, but in really life as well.

That's why you may see many Sikh police officers and politicians, even here in the West. Most of them wearing the emblem on their turbans.

In fact, Canada has SO MANY Sikh politicians, that in 2019 they elected 18 of them.

For centuries Sikhs have been dedicated to justice, and developing systems of support, whether that be political involvement or feeding those in need.

The biggest Gurdwara (a place of Sikh worship) The Golden Temple feeds over 100,000 people A DAY.

For FREE.

It's a practice called Langar. A communal meal anyone can enjoy. And of course, Langar food is vegetarian.

Making Inspector Singh a Sikh - and showing him saving people and being warm to his daughter on screen is great representation for a community so often overlooked! Despite the fact they are over 20 million practicing Sikhs.

It's a great detail for Indian and Punjabi representation in specific. It accurate shows their beliefs and commitment towards helping others, no matter the cost.

And from what we can tell, this choice came later in development. We know this because ALL of his concept art shows him with a turban, not keeping Kesh.

It seems like someone later on down the line said 'Wait if his name is Singh I think he's Sikh and if he's Sikh then we're gonna have to redesign him and make that obvious oops'.

That, dear audience, is why you always have an Anthropologist in the writing room. Or some amateur anthropologist like me :)

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I hope you enjoyed reading this, I really enjoyed writing it!! Sikhism is one of my favorite religions and if you have never heard anything from the Guru Granth Sahib I HIGHLY recommend it, it's very optimistic and compassionate. Sikhnet(.)com is also a great resource!

I have no idea if this will pique anyone's interest, but I hardly ever see Sikhs reflected in media and I know many many people may confuse them with Muslim, especially since many women Sikhs keep kesh and cover their hair as well.

But if you ever wanted to know the difference, here it is! If you read this far, thank you SO MUCH. And if you're a Sikh and reading this, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

As usual, here's a photo of Hobie for your travels.

BYE.

[unipacas]

double date :3

[demigod-of-the-agni]

It's the CoffeeBean gang of Mumbattan!!

(from left to right: Gayatri Singh, Pavitr Prabhakar, Hari Oberoi, Meera Jain, Flash Thompson)

[spiderverseconceptart]

Inspector Singh concept art for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse by Jesús Alonso Iglesias

[tubeon]

Spider-Gayatri !!

[thelonelyshore-if]

Ravi Propaganda

Who is Ravi:

Local mortician and slight recluse, Ravi comes off as everyone's favorite Weird Guy (positive). He has an encyclopedic knowledge of death and decay and he's passionate about his work. He's a little too easygoing, except when he isn't. He can throw on a smile and put together a beautiful funeral, only to uncomfortably stand in in the corner during the reception afterward. Beyond a select few people he loathes social interaction. Mostly because he isn't very good at it. He laughs easily and often, though not usually at the same things everyone else laughs at. Often morbid, the things that amuse him can be downright off-putting for others.

Ravi also has a bit of a smug streak. He's one of the few people in town who truly knows what is going on. His connection to the Fog is beyond anything anyone else understands. And, to him, that makes him a little bit better than other people. Empathy is something he struggles with at times, as is figuring out his own emotions. Ravi enjoys puzzles and knitting and hiking through the forest. He prefers solitude whenever possible. Sometimes when he's feeling contemplative he'll sit on his back stairs and watch deer in the woods. He's an enigma, and he likes it that way. He also is fascinated by the magic that the fog provides, and magic in general. The occult has always been something of an interest for him.

Ravi's Romance:

Ravi's romance is a lot of things. He's a romantic, once you get past his trauma...but that isn't easy. He lost the only partner he's ever had. It was terrible, and scarring, and he's never been able to move past it. The fact that MC makes him fall in love at all terrifies him. How do you love somebody genuinely and honestly when you barely feel like a human being? And it's all complicated by the fact that Ravi rarely tells the truth. Lying is easier, keeping secrets is safer, even when it involves the people he loves most in the world.

His route is a bit of a slow burn, in that he's hesitant to jump into anything, even as his feelings for MC grow. But, more than that, it's good for people who like a relationship that has angstier elements. It's a little bit about learning to love again and to let go of the past. But it's also the path where the MC and the RO can either make each other better...or make each other worse. Ravi's eventual love for MC is undeniable. It's what comes next that might complicate things.

Ravi Inspo:

[aadhiskanmani]