Browsing Tag: Gurpurb

All the colour and some of the cultural traditions of India were on show at the weekend as thousands turned out to take part in the inaugural Tauranga Sikh Parade.

Guru Gobind Singh did not just bring a light to the world, he emanated the most bright and pure light. This year, in remembrance of Guru ji's birthday, let us go deeper.

Inspired by his message of community service, Sikhs of Dublin gurdwara conducted a neighbourhood cleaning drive in sandymount area. On Tuesday, 12 November 2013, around 30 members went around the neighbourhood of Dublin gurdwara and swept the streets which are littered with tree leaves.

His was perhaps the only religion that was devoid of dogmas and doctrines.

“We are heartily thankful and empowered to have all the many religious institutions getting together for conservation of biodiversity. ....” Said Eco-Amritsar Chairman, Gunbir Singh.

Vibrant fabrics in fuchsia, blue and green flew in the wind. Chants praising the creator boomed from the speakers. Hundreds of walkers milled around the colorful parade floats — many of whom traveled to participate in the annual Salem event Sunday.

Since tradition is strong in favor of Katik (November), the celebrations will continue in the same month, couple of weeks after Diwali, but we must be clear about our history.

Now don’t laugh – it can happen! Wahiguru can do anything – 'keera thaap dehai patshahi laskar karai swah' - anoint a worm as the king or reduce an army to ashes. Lucky us – Guru is always there to take care of us!

The 383th “BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF SEVENTH SIKH GURU SRI GURU HAR RAI SAHEB JI was celebrated with religious gaiety and devotion by the Sikh community of twin cities on Sunday

During the week of March 14th, Sikhs across the world will gather to commemorate the Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Har Rai Ji as the 3rd Annual Sikh Environment Day. Last year more than 1050 Sikh institutions celebrated the day by holding divaans and events that bring us back to our connection with nature.

The former Head Granthi (head priest) of Sri Darbar Sahib, Harmandir Sahibji (Golden Temple), Amritsar, Singh Sahib, Giani S.Jaswinder Singhji spoke at the ''Vishaal Deewan''

Just when the celebrations of the Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib were slowing pace in Mumbai, we got a very important news. ‘Fauja Singh is Running the Mumbai Marathon’.

Birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was celebrated by the White House in the presence of 160 Sikhs from across the United States. Senior officials from the Obama Administration turned up to welcome Sikhs who were dressed proudly in their traditional Punjabi attires, colorful turbans and business suites.

The day was warm, but not too hot. The sun shone clear over Amritsar and the minarets of the Akal Takht glinted over the walls of the Golden Temple complex walls. It was difficult to move.

Let this Muslim introduce you to the man who founded the world's youngest religion, Sikhism and who had a profound role in shaping my Punjabi heritage, alas, one that was torn to shreds by the bloody partition of India in August 1947.

Around 100,000 Sangat come to Southall on Sunday, 18th November 2012 for the annual Guru Nanak Gurpurb Nagar Kirtan.

A Sikh jatha, comprising more than 2,000 members, that had gone to Pakistan to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev returned on Tuesday.

Today, there is not enough that I can say about the individual we know as Guru Nanak — the mystic, teacher and revolutionary born in 1469 in modern day Pakistan. The multifaceted legacy that Guru Nanak has left on this world is both personal and global.

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday greeted the Sikh community on the birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev ji...

Hundreds of Sikh devotees will congregate at 450-year old at the site of demolished Gurdwara Gyan Godri Sahib at Haridwar ‘Har ki Pauri’ on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

This is the day when we should let the world know who Guru Nanak is. We will be creating more awareness about our faith and our Beloved Guru when we share this with our co-workers and when our children will tell their fellow students about this important day.

On Sunday, the Sikh community in the city took out a procession from the Gurdwara in Ulsoor all the way till Commercial Street. Devotees sang bhajans and chanted the name of Guru Nanak during the march.

The life and teachings of Guru Nanak are of profound significance to mankind. His message of love, harmony and brotherhood, his universal vision and compassion provide inspiration for all humanity.

Guru Ram Das began his life as a humble orphan named Jetha. He used to sell wheat berries in the street near the home of the third Sikh Master, Guru Amar Das. One day, Guru Amar Das called the boy into see him. He saw the spirit of Jetha, his Light, his humility, service and love.

Among Sikhs there is a tragedy. They found the technology of spirituality and they have drowned themselves in the ocean of ego. That is what Sikhism is today.

We recognize at a certain level of awareness that men like Jesus, Nanak, Gobind Singh were special — beyond human understanding — so much so that we unnecessarily free them of all human experiences, particularly those that are universally recognized as painful or noxious.

The dream which Guru Gobind Singh had, to establish a brotherhood has many dimensions.

The earthly stop for Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Nanak, was a brief 42 years, but what an eventful one!

The three-day festivities of 346th Prakash Utsav of Tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singhji, founder of Khalsa Panth and who protected the nation from invaders, concluded on December 31 with over 20,000 devotees celebrating it with religious fervour, gaiety and devotion by offering prayers at Gurdwaras.

In memory and celebration of the Prakash Purab (Birthday) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Dec 31st) we are excited to announce the launch of daily live audio broadcast from Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib. This will enable thousands of Sikhs all over the world to join in and listen to Kirtan that is happening live from Takhat Siri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, India.