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The two-day festivities of 344th birthday celebrations of Sri Guru Gobind Singhji, concluded on Sunday with thousands of Sikh devotees and other community faiths celebrating with religious fervour, gaiety and devotion.
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The camp was attended by 250 children, aged from 6 to 16+. The camp was divided into five zones - spiritual zone, history zone, inspirational zone, open zone and warrior zone.
It was amazing to see the pyaar of the Sangat and how much love they had for Sikhi. The thirst and hunger of some of the campers was very moving.
Bhai Jeevan Singh jee is one the Panth's jewels who is the image of humility and saintliness.
Sukhwinder Singh, a builder and father of one, who was killed while confronting two muggers has been described as a hero by the British police.