Browsing Tag: Keshgarh Sahib

Legend has it that in 1569, Emperor Akbar came to Punjab and wanted to see Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh master. While some Sikhs believed special arrangements should be made, the Guru refused to see the Mughal king until the latter partook of langar (shared community meal) with the commoners.

Yet, there are some people who, as Oscar Wilde reputedly said, know the price of everything and the value of nothing. But what makes a good bargain, good value for the price and how do you find the good trade? Guru Granth offers some counsel...

Every year on the day following Holi, Hola Mohalla festival is celebrated at Anandpur Sahib. On this day Anandpur Sahib re-enacts the martial splendour of the Khalsa under Guru Gobind Singh Ji. About two million devotees and others from all over India and abroad participate in the festival with great gusto.

The three-day Sikh festival Holla Mohalla started here at the Keshgarh Sahib Gurdwara Saturday amid huge fanfare and enthusiasm.