Browsing Tag: Guru Teg Bahadur

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Sikh Thanksgiving: This Thanksgiving, I am doubly thankful. The day falls on the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life for the protection of a people under brutal religious persecution. We cherish this principle in the United States today: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."
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Delhi: Non availability of VVIP stalls GTB Memorial opening: Almost two years after it was constructed - the Guru Teg Bahadur GTB) Memorial at Singhu Border, a village situated near National Highway No. 1 - is yet to be inaugurated and thrown open to the public. The reason: the Delhi government has not found a VVIP to inaugurate the memorial.
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Sikh fair unites faiths: The Sikh Pratinidhi Board, eastern zone, will organize a blood donation camp and distribute blankets, bedsheets, pillows and fruits to patients in Dhubri Civil Hospital tomorrow, on the eve of the 335th Swahidi Divas (martyrdom day) of the ninth guru of Sikh religion, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji.
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Akal Takht announces new martyrdom day for Guru Teg Bahadur: A new controversy today erupted in Sikh circles with community members divided on when to observe the martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur, falling tomorrow, November 24.
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Confusion continues over date of observing Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur: Confusion prevailed among Sikhs over date of observing Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. The SGPC and Punjab Government have mentioned November 24 where as Sri Akal Takht has asked to observe the day on December 10.
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Guru Tegh Bahadur, an epitome of sacrifice: The martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur will be celebrated on November 24 by Sikhs all around the world.
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It's 12-o'clock!: I was standing at jalandhar station when my attention went towards a Sikh youth standing near me wearing a Black turban having a long beard and wearing a kirpan over his shirt looking similar to a terrorist...
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Gurudwara Kotha Sahib promoting brotherhood among all near Amritsar: And, about four miles from the holy city in village Vallah stands a magnificent edifice - Gurudwara Guru ka Kotha meaning Guru's house.
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Makkan Shah and the Baba in Bakala: Makkan Shah was devoted man who was a rich traveller. Once he was sailing in his ship a great storm almost sank his ship. He prayed to the Guru to save him and miraculously the storm calmed. He promised to give the Guru an offering...... the only problem was this: After the 8th Guru left his body no one really knew who was the 9th Guru was......but the new Guru must live in the city of Bakala.........; read more and listen