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Recently, new buildings were aquired by GNNSJ, inlcuding a massive warehouse and a run down building opposite the Gurudwara on Soho Road- both | 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 faicilities 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. | In 2006, the GNNSJ jatha completed the building of the NCA (Nishkam Civic Association) which has many faicilities 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. |
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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 NSJ, Soho Road, Birmingham
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)
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 faicilities 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.
The Gurudwara has had 3 leaders:
- Baba Puran Singh Ji (founder)
- Bhai Sahib Bhai Norang Singh Ji
- Bhai Sahib Bhai Mahinder Singh Ji
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) and many more.
The GNNSJ jatha has also visited the Pope! They have visited Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. The GNNSJ jatha has had many worldwide projects including kar sewas of Amritsar and Anandpur Sahib.