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GNNSJ Background
This is a Sikh organisation based in England, UK which was formed by Baba Puran Singh, Kericho wala in about 1974. Their work spans the whole of the globe with special projects taking place in Africa and India. This organisation has various Gurdwaras in the UK, Kenya and India.
Their headquarters are at: Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, 18 - 20 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21
Other sites are at:
- Leeds, UK - Gurdwara
- London, UK - Gurdwara
- Kericho, Kenya - Gurdwara
- Guray, Punjab - Gurdwara
- Anandpur, Punjab - Gurdwara
- Hazoor Sahib, Nanded, India - Office only not Gurdwara
- Amritsar, Punjab, India - Office only not Gurdwara (Currently under construction)
Leaders
The Gurdwaras have had 3 leaders:
Extra Information
Also, the GNNSJ asthaans have been visited by Fauja Singh (marathon runner) , Giani Amolak Singh Ji (international Kirtani), Bhai Baljit Singh and Bhai Gurmeet Singh Ji (international kirtanis) Bhai Amolak Singh Ji (international Kirtani), and many more.
The GNNSJ jatha has also visited the Pope! They have visited Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI Kofi Anann (Former UN Secretary-General). The GNNSJ jatha has had many worldwide projects including kar sewas of Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib Hazoor Sahib, Damdama Sahib. The Gurdwara were respnosible for the funding of the gold replacement of Harmandar Saheb. This asthaan is the only Gurdwara in Europe that gives sustained oppurtunity to take Amrit every month and has been doing so since its creation well over 30 years ago.
History
Guru Nanak Niskham Sevak Jatha (GNNSJ) is a Sikh organisation (Jatha) founded on the principles of selfless service to humanity (Niskham Sewa) in the name of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaaj, the founder of the Sikh faith. A registered charity, the headquarters are in Birmingham, UK, with branches in the Indian subcontinent, where Sikhism first emerged, and in Africa, where GNNSJ was first established amongst a community of Sikh settlers by its founding Saint, Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji of Kericho. He was a Saint, but also a family man, who earned a living through honest toil and, through many projects, contributed selflessly to the welfare of those around him, irrespective of background.
Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji's example motivated many Sikhs to make the threefold teachings of the Sikh faith a living and working reality: Naam Japo, Kirat Karo, Wand Ke Chhako - kindle your spiritual flame through rememberance of the Divine Name; put sincere and humble effort into your daily work; share with others the fruits of your labour. This has made Sikhism a practical religion, where personal spiritual development is set in the context of family and community life and channelled into serving God's wider creation. Over the years, GNNSJ has dedicated itself to keeping this spirit alive and well.
The Gurdwara offers Langar (free vegetarian meals) twenty four hours a day. Langar is another practical manifestation of the belief in equality. Everybody shares the same food and sits at the same level when eating. The Gurdwara site is spread approx 2.7 square arces on Soho Road, Handsworth. The premises (18-20 Soho Road) were formally a club belonging to the Polish community. It was purchased around 1977 and converted in stages, with mainly voluntary efforts (Niskham Seva), into its present facilities. Adjoining properties were aquired over the years. All funds for the charity work are raised from voluntary donations. No fees are expected for any of the services or facilities provided by the Gurdwara.
One is able to donate whatever one can afford. All devotees are volunteer workers and do not get paid. Self-help, self-reliance and community participation is encouraged and practiced. In accordance to the principles laid down by the founders, large numbers of people get baptised at the main Gurdwara in Soho Road, Birmingham every month. It is the only Gurdwara in Europe that offers a sustained opportunity to get baptised into the Sikh faith, and has been doing so monthly for over twenty years.
Gallery
Recently, new buildings were aquired by GNNSJ, inlcuding a massive warehouse and a run down building opposite the Gurudwara on Soho Road- both buildings will be converted into educational facilities such as a school and nursery, etc.
In 2006, the GNNSJ jatha completed the building of the NCA (Nishkam Civic Association) which has many facilities and uses such as learn direct, a gym (with sauna and showers)and conference halls and an exhibition of Anglo-Sikh heritage to promote inter relations.
External links
- Official website - not active yet
- Aerial view and location of Gurdwara
- GNNSJ Birmingham, UK donated Rs 60 lakh to clean the Bein river in Punjab
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- Japji sahib
- Jaap sahib
- Amrit Savaiye sahib
- Kabiobach Bainti Chaupai sahib
- Anand sahib
- Sukhmani sahib
- Salok Mahala 9
Gurdwara Sahib in Kericho, Kenya
See Also: Guru Nanak NSJ, Kericho for more pictures
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