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On this platter are these things Guru Nanak's mission In 2008, we witnessed the mega events celebrating the tricentennial anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib, held at Nanded in October 2008. The Granth was installed as the perpetual Guru (spiritual guide) of the Sikhs by the last human-form Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh three hundred years ago in 1708. With Nanded as the nucleus, the celebrations were organized at a global level in which almost every Sikh participated. Major processions originating from different parts of the Indian subcontinent poured into this holy city. The crowds that assembled on the occasion were indeed unprecedented and unmanageable. The main function which ran over many days was attended by countless dignitaries including the President and the Prime Minister of India. The routes of the processions as well as the entire city were lavishly decorated. Illuminations marked the day, and every Sikh home lit up with candles or electric bulbs. .....More Weekly featured article Guru Granth Sahib's guidance for Muslims Guru Granth Sahib offers spiritual guidance for all! The Sikh holy scriptures are perhaps the most recent historic religious text that can be rightly categorised as having 'inter-faith' and 'multi-faith' dimensions from inception. The Sikh scriptures are unique among the religious "Holy Books" of the world in that they don't just offer spiritual guidance for their own adherents alone but impart guidance and assistance for all the peoples and religious factions of the world. Many world renowned scholars have recognised the Siri Guru Granth as a supreme treasure for all of mankind. It is accepted by all that the Granth is the true and permanent spiritual guide of the Sikhs; but it has not as yet been generally recognised that it is also a true spiritual guide for all of humanity. Guru Granth Sahib transcends creed and caste, cant and convention. It does not belong to the Sikhs alone. Considering Islam in particular, perhaps no other historical Islamic verse holds such strong contempt for Muslims who fail to carry out the daily Nimaz as can be attributed to Hazrat Baba Sheikh Farid as recorded in the Shri Guru Granth Sahib. Baba Farid ji was a Muslim whose many verses are preserved only in the holy Granth and cannot be found elsewhere. He was an enlightened soul from the Almighty Lord who left a common message for everyone to learn from. .....More Did you know... Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib Patiala ..... that Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib Patiala marks the place where Guru Tegh Bahadur visited village Lehal on 24 January 1672 and stayed under a banyan tree by the side of a pond. Soon the sickness in the village subsided. The site where the Guru had sat came to be known as "Dukh Nivaran" literally meaning Eradicator of suffering. .....that one of the five forts in Anandpur Sahib built by Guru Gobind Singh was called Keshgarh Fort. .... that Baba Atal Rai was born in 1619 AD at Amritsar to Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh Guru and Mata Mahadevi, daughter of Bhai Daya Ram Marwah of Mandeala..... ....that Guru Gobind Singh had four adopted sons and the one of them was also called Zoravar Singh Palit - (palit means adopted). These four adopted sons were Baba Charan Singh, Baba Punjab Singh, Baba Ajaipal Singh and of course, Baba Zoravar Singh Palit. Sakhi of the month Drought and Ardas Once there was no rain in a particular area for an extended period resulting danger to the crops. In some areas, the crops had already been destroyed. So the local people of that area decided to do Ardas - a prayer or supplication to God so that their crops may be saved. Many hundreds of people gathered together at the designated place for this Ardas. While this gathering was in progress, a passing Sikh Saint stopped by. He asked one of the crowd why there was such a big crowd gathered and what was the purpose of the gathering. One of them told the Sikh Saint that that they had gathered here to do Ardas because the crops will be destroyed in the absence of rain; they were going to ask God for rain. The Saint said that was a good thing that they were doing an ardas but he did not see anyone carrying an umbrellas or "barsatie" (rain coats)…. When Waheguru (God) accepted your Ardas then there will be lot of rain. One group leader laughingly said, "But we do not know whether it will rain or not." The Saint said, "How will your Ardas be accepted when you do not have faith in Waheguru" . He told them all to go home . ....More Picture of the Day: Grave of Sikh soldier 1942 Havildar Modar Singh gordontour on Flickr

Today: Thursday, December 3, 2020 is Nanakshahi Maghar 20, 551 • December events • Nanakshahi month of Maghar • Nanakshahi calendar • Quote of the Day Man kī icẖẖ pujāvaṇhārā... He is the Fulfiller of the desires of the mind... (Quote from the Guru Granth Sahib page 106) Video of the Month Badshah Darvesh Album by Bhai Daleep Singh Arshi Watch this full video (62.5 mins long) of beautiful album named 'Badshah Darvesh' consisting of several amazing shabads. It is sung by Bhai Daleep Singh Arshi; the producer is Babli Singh under the label Shemaroo. .....Read,    watch, listen & ponder... Daily Sikhi News from:  Sikhnet   Google   Yahoo   BBC   Others Sikh Taxi driver's story on 9 News Watch this video (1.60 mins) on YouTube of the a Sikh cabbie in Australia who has set an example of honesty after he returned 110,000 Australian dollars to passengers who had left the bundle of cash in his taxi. The incident happened in Melbourne recently (October 2013) when the cab driver Lakhwinder Singh Dhillon was doing his routine job of picking and dropping passenger .....Watch, listen, read & ponder... Can Hindu law cover Sikhs, Jains & Buddhists asks the Supreme Court If Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism are separate and distinct religions, can followers of these faiths be bracketed as Hindus under the Constitution and be governed by Hindu personal law, the Supreme Court asked before issuing notice to the Centre and attorney general G E Vahanvati. Film reveals Canadian Sikh community’s World War I stories - On Remembrance Day another little known part of Canadian history was brought to light by the hour-long documentary “Canadian Soldier Sikhs: A Little Story in a Big War.” Read Older News here Interesting articles The links below are to articles that have a Sikhi message presented in a new and interesting way. Please spent a few minutes reading some of these articles: Sikhi on Youtube! On the 28th March 2012, a new YouTube channel was launched for the global Sikh community. Basics of Sikhi has released more than 40 videos focusing on spreading the wisdom of the Sikh Gurus. The main philosophy of the channel is to simply teach the basics wisdom of Guru in a way that avoids..... → read more Shabad of the Week Tu sajha sahib baap hamara Another amazing shabad by Guru Arjan sang in the beautiful voices of Young Australian Kirtaniye Jatha (audio kindly supplied by Gurmat Sangeet Project) "You are the Universal Father of all, My Lord and Master. Your nine treasures are an inexhaustible storehouse. Those unto whom You give are satisfied and fulfilled...". .....Listen, read & enjoy... Video of the Week Benti Chaupai -Bani by Guru Gobind Singh Watch this video (6.23 mins long) which is the recitation of the bani Benti Chaupai sang with English sub-title. The bani starts at about 40 seconds after a short introduction."O Lord give me Your Hand and protect me. Kindly fulfil all my mind’s desires...." .....Read,    watch, listen & ponder... Important articles Recent articles Gravesend Gurdwara‎ Turbans in Belgian Schools Bhupinder Singh Kohli Gurdwara Janam Asthan Gurmukhi to English Bandi Chhorh Divas Hukam Koh-i-Noor diamond It is my life Salok Mahala 9 bani Popular articles Guru Nanak Japji sahib Mool Mantar Kirtan websites Japji Sahib Ji Ten Sikh Gurus Guru Granth Sahib Guru Gobind Singh Attending a Sikh Wedding Rehras sahib Sikhi FAQ... Q. Can Sikhs have tattoos? A. I don't believe there is anything directly written against or in favour of tattoos in the Sikh scriptures. Tattoos can be grouped with "extreme make-up" which the Guru calls "decorations" and I ask you.. .....More Important Anniversaries Upcoming important anniversaries 2019: 15 April 1469: Guru Nanak's 550th birthday 2020: 19 June 1595: Guru Har Gobind's 425th birthday 2021: 18 April, 1621: Guru Tegh Bahadur's 400th birthday .....More Sikhi Helpline: If you have any queries or you have any problems or you require help with any issues relating to Sikhi principles or a more deeper understanding of Sikh values or any other matter connected with this faith, we are happy to help you with any issues that concern you in this respect - just click here. Click here to view or join SikhiWiki facebook. Click here to view or join SikhiWiki Orkut . Go to SikhiWiki for Kids

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2020: Nanakshahi 550/551

January 2020 / 550      13 Magh 5 Birth Guru Gobind Singh 1667 18 Birth Bhai Himmat Singh 19 Birth Bibi Bhani ji 26 Birth Baba Deep Singh 31 Birth Guru Har Rai February      12 Phagun 11 Birth Sahibzada Ajit Singh 18 Bibi Bhani weds Bhai Jetha 21 Saka Nankana Sahib March     14 Chet & New Year 550->551 10 Hola Mohalla (2020) 19 Joti Jot Guru Hargobind April 2020 551     14 Vaisakh 9 Birth Sahibzada Jujhar Singh 14 Vaisakhi; Birth of Khalsa 16 Joti Jot Guru Angad Dev & Guru Har Krishan, Gur Gadi Guru Amar Das & Guru Tegh Bahadur 18 Birth Guru Angad Dev & Guru Tegh Bahadur May     15 Jeth 2 Birth Guru Arjan Dev 23 Birth Guru Amar Das

June     15 Harh 4 Birth Bhagat Puran Singh 11 Gurgaddi Guru Hargobind 16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan July     16 Saawan 2 Foundation of Akal Takhat 5 Birth Guru Hargobind 21 Miri-Piri Diwas 23 Birth Guru Har Krishan 27 Birth Baba Zorawar Singh August     16 Bhadon 5 Barsi Bhagat Puran Singh 8 Morcha Guru Ka Bagh 30 Completion of Adi Granth September     15 Assu 1 Parkash Guru Granth Sahib 12 Battle of Saragarhi 16 Joti Jot Guru Amar Das, Gur Gadi Guru Ram Das, Joti Jot Guru Ram Das, Gur Gadi Guru Arjan 18 Gur Gadi Guru Angad 22 Joti Jot Guru Nanak 23 Barsi Bhai Gurdas

October     15 Katik 6 Birth Baba Buddha ji 9 Birth Guru Ram Das 14 Bandi Chhorh Divas (2020) 16 Birth Banda Singh Bahadur 20 Joti Jot Guru Har Rai/Gur Gadi Guru Granth Sahib Gur Gadi Guru Har Krishan 21 Joti Jot Guru Gobind Singh 29 Birth Bhagat Namdev November     14 Maghar 1 Birth Mata Sahib Kaur 3 Birth Bhai Dharam Singh 11 Europe honors Sikhs 13 Shaheedi Baba Deep Singh, Birth Maharaja Ranjit Singh 24 Shaheedi Guru Tegh Bahadur& Gur Gadi Guru Gobind Singh 28 Birth Sahibzada Zorawar Singh 29 Birth of Sobha Singh 30 Birth Guru Nanak (2020) December     14 Poh 5 Birth Bhai Vir Singh 12 Birth Sahibzada Fateh Singh 21 Shaheedi Vada Sahibzada 26 Shaheedi Chota Sahibzada

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