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Bhagat Namdev Birthday October 29 Bhagat Namdev Bhagat Namdev ji (29 October, 1270 - 1350) (Gurmukhi: ਭਗਤ ਨਾਮਦੇਵ) was born on October 29, 1270 in the state of Maharashtra village of Naras-Vamani, in Satara district (presently called Narsi Namdev). His father, a calico printer/tailor, was named Damshet and his mother's name was Gonabai. Most of the spiritual message of Bhagat Namdev, just like our gurus', emphasized the importance of living the life of a householder (grist jeevan) and that through marriage and having a family one could attain enlightenment. He emphasized that the truest form of bandage or devotional meditation, is to enter matrimony and jointly seek the holy experience Waheguru. Namdev was married before he was eleven years of age to Rajabal, daughter of Govinda Sheti Sadavarte. They had four sons and one daughter. Janabai, the family's maidservant and a bhagat and poetess in her own right, records the tradition that Namdev was born to Gonabai as a result of her worship of Vitthala in Pandharpur. This present temple building was constructed by Sardar Jassa Singh Ramgarhia and the tank by its side was repaired by Rani Sada Kaur, mother-in-law of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. .....More Weekly featured article Power of my kara Kara shown here worn on the wrist of the dominant arm I am President and Vice-Chancellor, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. In December 2004 my wife and I visited India for the first time. During that trip, most of which was in Punjab, I noticed that almost everyone wore bangles. I asked my host, Mr. Ron Mundi, about his bangle and he told me the religious reason that Sikhs wore the kara. He also mentioned that he attributed his recent good fortune and good luck to wearing it. Several days later, our group travelled to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple. While there, I purchased a simple kara for my right wrist. It was my intention to wear it for awhile and then take it off when I returned to Canada several weeks later. On December 24, 2004 my wife and I flew from Delhi to Krabi, Thailand. We spent Christmas Day snorkelling offshore on an island in the Andaman Sea. .....More Did you know... Akhand Jaap November 2006 .... that Akhand Jaap - is a movement instigated by the youth as a "World Prayer for Peace". It involves the continuous repetition of the word "Waheguru" (Wonderful Lord) which is sung continuously from 1 to 24 hours; It is continuous meditation without interruption. The sangat (congregation) is led by various groups of 'Kirtanias' or Ragis (musicians) in succession and the whole of the congregation join in. ..... that Siropa is a term adopted from Persian sar-o-pa (head and foot) or sarapa (head to foot) meaning an honorary dress and is used in Sikh vocabulary for a garment, scarf or a length of cloth bestowed on someone as a mark of honour. .... that the Guru Granth Sahib provides guidance for Muslims!; Yes, 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. 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: Langar Hall at Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib satbir singh on Flickr

Today: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 is Nanakshahi Katik 15, 554 • October events • Nanakshahi month of Katik • Nanakshahi calendar • Quote of the Day Ḏẖāvaṯ rākẖai ṯẖāk rahā▫e.... Restrain your wandering mind, and keep it in check... (Quote from the Guru Granth Sahib page 110) 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 Daata oh na mangiye This melodious kirtan by Asees Kaur and Deedar Kaur (only 4.20 mins long) of a beautiful Shabad by Bhai Gurdas Vaar 27 Pauri 15 - "Don't ask for that gift that you have to keep asking again and again. Don't employ a careless banker who will make you repent later!" .....Listen, read & enjoy... Video of the Week Mann thaan thaeraa dhhan bhee thaeraa Watch this beautiful video of this shabad by Guru Arjan Dev on page 106 of the Guru Granth Sahib in Raag Majh - "Mind and body are yours; all wealth is yours. You are my God, Lord and Master". .....Watch, listen, read & enjoy... 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 2021: 18 April, 1621: Guru Tegh Bahadur's 400th birthday 2024: 16 April, 1574: Guru Amar Das's 450th barsi 2025: 24 November 1675: Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th barsi 2027: 16 April, 1552: Guru Angad's 475th barsi .....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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