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405th installation anniversary of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

September 20, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Agra, Sep 19(ANI): People of all religions and communities gathered to celebrate the 405th anniversary of the installation of the Sikh holy scriptures, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, at Gurudwara Maithan in Agra.

This was a significant landmark for the Sikhs, as the 275-year-old handwritten scripture, whose front pages are written with gold, was put on display for the devotees.

“The Guru Granth Sahib has the preaching or ‘bani’ of famous poets like Kabir ji, Guru Ravidas ji and Baba Farid ji. It is symbol of humanity and so people of all the religions have gathered here to celebrate the ‘Prakash Parv’, the installation ceremony together,” said Kanwldeep Singh, President of Sri Gursikh Sabha.

Also on display was a miniature scripture of Guru Granth Sahib, which has been preserved at the Gurudwara Maithan for the past 15 years.

“We have Guru Granth sahib of 1 X 1 inches long. The British for the convenience of Sikh soldiers especially designed the holy book during the First World War, as they could not carry a normal sized book in the battlefield. The miniature Guru Granth Sahib was printed in Germany. It was kept in a silver box,” said Gyani Kashmir Singh, head Granthi of Gurudwara Maithan.

To mark the anniversary of the installation of Guru Granth Sahib, special prayers were also held in the Gurudwara premises, which once the house of Mai jassi that was visited by Guru Sri Tegh Bahadur.he gurudwara is currently undergoing renovation and will be expanded to facilitate the large number of devotees visiting the shrine.

A total of 20 million dollars will be spent on renovation and construction of new Gurudwara, a 100-bed hospital and a community hall.

Gurudwara Maithan also upheld the tradition of Langar, which has been followed over the centuries. Guru Arjan Dev and Mata Ganga set the precedent of preparing and serving food to the hungry, in the langar hall, where all social, economic and religious barriers collapse and all – the laborer, the lord, the peasant and the prince, are treated alike and served the same food in the same manner.

This is a practice of great social significance, and it is the key to the understanding of Sikhism. By Brijesh Sharma (ANI)

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531st birth anniversary of Guru Amar Das celebrated in Amritsar

May 23, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Amritsar May 23, 2009 (ANI) Thousands of devotees on Saturday took part in a religious procession in the holy city to mark the 531st birth anniversary of Guru Amar Das, the third master of the Sikhs.

The Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) was led by “Punj Pyaras” (the five Sikh beloved) commenced from Gurdwara Lohgarh Sahib and is to conclude at Village Basarke.

“Whosoever comes with deep devotion, Guru Amar Das fulfils his or her wishes. I invite all the devotees to come and participate with religious fervour,” said Surjit Singh, President Sukhmani Sahib Society.

Angrez Singh, another devotee, said that Nagar Kirtan which started from Gurudwara Lohgarh will halt on many gurudwaras before it reaches the gurudwara at Basarke, the birthplace of Guru Amar Das.

The occasion is marked as ‘Parkash Purav” of Guru Amar Das Sahib.

Born in circa 1479, at village Basarke about 13 kilometres from Amritsar, Guru Amardas’s birthday is celebrated on 9 Jeth as per Nanakshai calendar and May 23 as per Gregorian calendar.

Guru Amar Das was declared “Guru” in 1552 when he was in his seventies.

A heavily decorated bus with flowers, carried Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs, which was preceded by the Punj Piyaras (the five beloved).

Ahead of the bus, devotees chanted hymns and also kept on cleaning the path in respect of the Punj Pyaras.

Students of various schools also took part in the procession, and displayed Gatka or, the Sikh martial art.

Guru Amar Das established new centres for propagating the message of Guru Nanak among people. Guru Amar Das, is said to have been against Sati (widow burning in pyre). Besides, he favoured widow remarriage and was against thec caste system. Guru Amar Das also started the tradition of Guru Ka Langar (community kitchen for religious purposes). By Ravinder Singh Robin(ANI)

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Congress, BJP make last attempt to woo Sikh voters

May 11, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Amritsar / Majitha, May 11 (ANI): Just hours before the election campaign deadline for the final phase of elections in Punjab, Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders made all out attempt to reach out to Sikh voters in Punjab.

One of the main topics that found mention in Congress and BJP election rallies on Monday was the atrocities of Taliban against Sikhs in Pakistan’sorth West Frontier Province (NWFP).
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, addressing an election rally for a Congress candidate Om Parkash Soni from Amritsar, said that India was fully aware of the problems faced by minorities in Pakistan.

Dr. Singh also mentioned that the situation across the border was not good but India is in touch with Pakistan government on the issue of Taliban’s atrocities and on recovery of Jazia (tax) from the minorities in Pakistan.

“We are aware of the problems people of different religions are facing in Pakistan. We have initiated a dialogue with Pakistan about Taliban seeking Jazia from minorities there. India will take step in this regard,” said Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Dr. Singh recalled his good old days spent in Amritsar and how much he still values a personal bond with this holy city. He remembered the day when, after the Partition, his family took shelter in Amritsar.

Dr. Singh stated that today if he is the Prime Minister of India it is because of two reasons. First, because of “your love and affection” for which he always is indebted to the people of Amritsar and second due to his hard work and education.

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi was also present during this rally.

In another election rally held at Majitha, BJP leader Lal Krishan Advani also expressed concern over the issue of ‘Jazia’ being charged from Sikhs, who are in minority, in Pakistan.

Advani, while campaigning for Navjot Singh Sidhu, said that the ‘Jazia’ reminded him of the Mughal era when such kind of disparities and atrocities were there on the minorities.

Advani said that in case he came to power he would personally see the interests of Punjab, particularly of Amritsar.

Sidhu is contesting for third time in the parliamentary elections from Amritsar constituency.

Advani assured all Punjabis here to give special consideration for the development of the area if NDA came into power.

Later, Advani also visited the Golden Temple and had ‘Langar’ (religious food) at the temple.

He also expressed gratitude to the SAD for being the major coalition partners with NDA since 1952. By Ravinder Singh Robin (ANI)

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Eight killed in U.S. drone strike in Pak’s South Waziristan

May 9, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Islamabad, May 9 (ANI): At least eight persons were killed and seven others injured in a suspected U.S. drone strike at Sararogha area in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on Saturday, The News reported.

According to sources the U.S. Predator drone aircrafts targeted a house and madrassa in the region firing four missiles, which destroyed both the buildings completely.

“I can confirm a missile strike at a compound at Tabbi Langar Khel,” a security official said.

However, he did not confirmed reports about the casualties.

This was the fourth such type of drone attack in the region in less than a month. (ANI)

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Badal organises Akhand Path for PM”s speedy recovery

January 26, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Amritsar, Jan. 26 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Monday organized an Akhand Path at the Golden Temple for Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh”s speedy recovery.

The Akali Dal party leader”s gesture holds significance, as it is well known that his party is a key rival of the Congress Party in Punjab.

After hosting the tricolour on the occasion of Republic Day, Badal expressed his deep concern over the Prime Minister”s poor health and wished him a speedy recovery.

Badal said he had offered his prayers at the Golden Temple and an Akhand Path that will last till Wednesday.

Akhand Path involves the continuous recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib from beginning to end, (all 1430 pages,) lasting about 48 hours, by a team of readers.

This “ritual” is considered a holy practise and is said to bring peace and solace to participants and the passive listener. During the reading, it is a tradition to organise a langar (community kitchen) for participants in recognition of the Akhand Path for the person for whom it is being held for. By Ravinder Singh Robin (ANI)

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