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...ind Singh Ji-AFP Photo.jpg|500px|thumb|left|The Kalgi of Guru Gobind Singh Ji on its way to the Akal Takhat / AFP ]] '''The Kalgi of Guru Gobind Singh Ji returns to Sri Akal Takhat today (June 30, 2008)'''

o Brisbane Sikh Temple Gurdwara o Guru Nanak Sikh Education Centre North Queensland

...of Guru ka Langar supervised by Mata Sahib Devan while the Guru stayed at Gurdwara Hira Ghat. The tradition is kept alive still by serving mid-day meal to pil ...i had meditated for long time in previous birth and when Guru Gobind Singh Ji came to Nanded, she used to meditate again at the holy site.

...Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] that also bears the personal seal of [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. ...orted by old historical texts. These same people claim that [[Guru Gobind Singh]] also had only one wife, but again this is an issue that has not been tota

[[Image:Gurdwaratibbisahib.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Gurdwara Sahib]] ...bind Singh Ji is said to have visited Jaitu on 15th April, 1706. Here Guru Ji stayed at a Sand Dune (Tibba) near village Jaitu and practiced arrows shoot

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* [[Guru Nanak]] * [[Japji Sahib Ji]]

...hat (Gae Ghat) outside [[Patna]] city. On request of Bhai Mardana Ji, Guru Ji gave him a laal, a precious stone. ...Ji, Salas Rai became his follower. Murlidhar also became follower of Guru Ji.

...Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Oslo).jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Oslo.]] ...this Gurudwara Sikhs from Oslo and the neighbouring areas come daily. The Gurdwara mainly consists of three large halls. Of those, two are [[Langar]] halls.

...forces were demanding their long out-standing wages, so at this place Guru Ji distributed money to both his and Bahadur Shah's Mughal forces generously. * [[Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Sahib]]

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...ot in anyway support the concept of Living human Gurus after [[Guru Gobind Singh]].''' [[File:Guru lakha singh Nanak.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Baba Lakkha Singh]]

...dpur]]. [[Patna]] is further honored by Sikhs as both [[Guru Nanak]] and [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] visited the city. ...ch exhibits photos, holy scriptures, and the personal possessions of the [[Guru]].

{{p|File:Thada_Sahib.jpg|Gurdwara Thara sahib,Bageshwar, Uttrakhand}} ...historical importance as it is linked to a visit here by [[Guru Nanak Dev Ji]] (the founder of the religion of [[Sikhism]] and the first of the [[ten Si

*[[Sri Nanak Naam, Bedford]] [http://www.bedfordgurdwara.org.uk/centre/gurdw.htm E *[[Guru Nanak NSJ, Soho Road, Birmingham]] [http://www.redditch93.freeserve.co.uk/S

...nted a costly nagina (precious stone usually for inset work ingold) to the Guru. ...oom topped by a dome on the first floor. It was constructed by Raja Gulab Singh Sethi of Delhi and was completed by his widow in 1968.

...Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh|Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh]] - this is wish between two sikhs and after ardas sikhs also spea ...al(whoever speak will be blessed) and it is succeded by another slogal Sat Sri Akal(The God is truth)

[[Image:01042008133.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gurdwara Sri Makhan Shah Labana]] ...e mountainous regions of the [[Sikh Empire|Sikh Raj]] of [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]].

...i Bir Singh ate Dhir Singh, a small room in the vicinity of Burj Baba Deep Singh, has recently replaced a platform (thara, in Punjabi) which marked the plac ...e target for the test for the first to face the bullet for the Guru Gobind Singh's new gun.

...cated about 64 km north west of the famous Sikh Takhat, [[Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Sahib]] at [[Nanded]]. There is famous Temple of Lord Shiva which wa ...ndha, is famous for the Sachkhand Hazur Sahib Gurdwara where [[Guru Gobind Singh's]] ashes are buried.

| '''Spouse :''' || Guru Gobind Singh ...b Devan', was the Mother of the [[Khalsa]]. Mata Sahib Kaur Ji accompanied Guru Sahib throughout his life.

...war Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji, the two youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh. ...mercilessly martyred at Sirhind along with his elder brother, Baba Zorawar Singh. He is probably the youngest recorded martyr in history who knowingly and c

.... This place owes its importance to the literary work of Guru Gobind Singh Ji done here during his stay in 1706. ...number of new converts joined the fold of the [[Khalsa]] here. Guru Gobind Singh stayed at Damdama Sahib for nearly a year.

...situated on the Doraha Nillon Link Road, by the Side of the Sirhand Canal. Gurdwara Degsar Sahib is 25 km from Ludhiana and 5 km from Doraha, which has a railw ...7 cannons, 1100 horse riders & Chandu Qaidi ( the one who was involved in Guru Arjun Dev's martyrdom) , one gown with 52 flower buds with which he freed 5

...order was restored in the Punjab, father and son returned home. Thakar Singh joined the seminary at Damdama Sahib, Talvandi Sabo, where he received f ...or the training of preachers and scripturereaders which he named Bhai Mani Singh Giani Granthi Ate Shahid Ashram.

* [[Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini]] * [[Gurdwara Chacha Phaggu Mal (Sasaram)]]

Gurdwara Singh Sawa, Gemeinschaft zum Andenken an Guru Nanak,

...ey.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Mata Sundri]] Ji, wife of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji]] ...sundri Ji appointed [[Bhai Mani Singh]] ji as [[Granthi]] (head Priest) of Sri [[Darbar Sahib]]—the Golden Temple AMRITSAR.

...|'''"Gurdwara Kila Sri Anandgarh Sahib"'''<br>This is one of [[Guru Gobind Singh's]] five forts (Kila or Qila). After winning the [[Battle of Bangani]] and ...and the Hill Rajas had made their written promises of safe passage to the Guru and the Sikhs.}}

'''Talwandi Sabo''', also known as '''Takht Sri Damdama Sahib''', is the home of the fourth temporal seat ([[Takhat]]) of t ...chhiwara, Deenagarh, Mukatsar Sahib, Lakhhi Jangal and Pakka Pathrala, the Guru reached Talwandi Sabo in 1705.

The Gurdwara which have history related to gurus or Martyers are historical gurdwaras. F #[[Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib]]

[[Image:Sundarsinghbhindranwala.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sant Giani Sundar Singh Bhindranwale]] ...lan, state Firozpur, in the year 1883. Their fathers name was Baba Khajaan Singh and their mothers name Bibi Mehtab Kaur.

* 2: Foundation of Sri [[Akal Takhat]] / 18 Harh * 5: Birth [[Guru Hargobind]] Ji / 21 Harh

...t_urgently_needs_repairs..jpg|thumb|250px|right|A collapsed section of the Gurdwara that urgently needs repairs.]] ...es accompanied a force of [[Mughal]] Soldiers dispatched to Assam. [[Guru]]ji's assistance averted hostilities between Assam and Mughal [[Hindustan]] res

...a village. When this Qila was being constructed, [[Sahibzada Fateh Singh]] ji was born hence it was named Qila Fatehgarh Sahib. Fatehgarh means 'Fort of ...supervision of the successors of [[Sant Seva Singh]] of Qila Anandpur. The Gurdwara is a two-storeyed domed building. In front of it is an old well which once

...d his thoughts were on God as his mentor and teacher,Sant Baba Diwan Singh Ji,taught him the way of seva and simran in his early years. At the age of 18 ...from the sky and that he had actually had ‘Darshan’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji along with his Eagle and Horse.

...overnor of Sirhind, Wazir Khan [1], the place is the today commemorated by Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, 5 km. north of the Sirhind [2]. ...ying gold coins on it. Todar Mal, who was an ardent devotee of Guru Gobind Singh, purchased this place of land by offering gold coins as demanded. And thus

<big>'''Sri sarbloh granth sahib ji/Sri Mangalacharan puran Ji'''</big> ...Granth of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the first being Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji.

...d two wives of Guru Gobind Singh namely Mata Sundri ji and Mata Sahib Kaur ji. ...to open the lock,a unifier of man with God and so on. In fact for Sikhs a Guru is indispensable, yet he is not an end in himself, but only a means for the

[[File:600px-Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Gurdwara Mehdiana Sahib]] ...Dasvin Guru began his morning's meditation. Bhai Daya Singh Ji asked his Guru that as the Singhs and their families were now parted, what would be th

...they may have the chance of seeing their beloved spiritual preceptor." The Guru agreed to extend his stay in this village. ...the Guru with devotion and asked, "It is said that you sit on the gaddi of Guru Nanak, but what do you know of the old religious books?"

'''Gurdwara Mal Tekri''' stands at the place of [[Guru Nanak]]’s visit in about 1512 AD. The Shrine is located about 3 miles (5 ...result of which the shrine was restored to the Sikhs in January 1930, and Gurdwara Mal Tekari Sahib was re-established. It comprises a single flat-roofed room

[[Image:Bababharnamneeldhari.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sant Maharaj Harnam Singh Ji, Kile Wale]] ...[[Sikh faith]] which was founded by His Holiness Sant Maharaj Harnam Singh Ji (Kile Wale) in the year 1966. This organisation begun in Kile Sahib, which

|Subject Name = Baba Gurditta Sahib Ji [[File:Baba Gurditta Ji|thumb|An original portrait of Baba Gurditta, from which the contemporary po

[[Image:Mata Bhag Kaur Ji.jpg|thumb|500px|left|Mata Bhag Kaur Ji]] ...had become a [[Sikh]] during the time of [[Guru Arjan]], the fifth [[Sikh Guru]]. She was the only sister of four brothers.

...pg|thumb|200px|right|Raja Jai singh Paying homeage To [[Guru Har Krishan]] Ji]] ...fighting for the throne in 1858, Aurangzib had solicited and secured Jai Singh's assistance as a reward for which he was made governor of Delhi city wit

...ind Singh.jpg‎|thumb|right| A mid-nineteenth century miniature of Guru Har Gobind]] '''A Sakhi on Guru Ji's Darshan'''

...nded by [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] Ji in [[1665]]. His son, [[Guru Gobind Singh ji]], who spent 25 years of his life in the city, added greatly to the city's ...[Sikh]]s in attendance. One can only imagine how large the area was around Sri Keshgarh Sahib then to accommodate the many thousands of Sikhs in attendanc

...n_wilderness_with_Sahibzaadey.JPG|thumb|300px|right|<small>Mata Gujar Kaur ji with the younger Sahibzade</small>]] ...i_Kaur_Ji_in_prison_with_the_Sahibzaadey.jpg|thumb|300px|right|<small>Mata ji with the younger Sahibzade in jail</small>]]

...]] Ji. This Bani is present in Charitar 404 of the Sri Dasam Granth Saahib Ji in Bani Ath Pakhyan Chairtar Likhyatey. This [[Bani]] is one of the [[five ...d most important [[Sikh Holy Book]] called the Sri [[Dasam Granth]] Saahib Ji. The Bani comes after the section called [[Charitropakhyan]]. Many "charita

{{p|File:Gurdwara Sheetal Kund-1.jpg|Gurdwara Sheetal Kund, Rajgir, Bihar}} ...ater there would now flow cold and pure. Ever since then, the water at the Guru Nanak Sheetal Kund has flowed cold, and while Rajgir does not host even a m

...atha]]’ comprises of two brothers, Bhai Satvinder Singh and Bhai Palwinder Singh from the native village Pattar Kalan situated in the Jalandhar district bet ...r Singh. The jatha performed kavishri by singing praises of our Guru Sahib Ji and Sikh history.

{{p|Image:GurudwaraMotiBaagSahib.jpg|Front view of Gurdwara Sahib}} ...nd later the name was changed to Moti Bagh. An old story relates that the Guru, an accomplished archer, shot two arrows from a colony of cobblers in Mot

[[Image:Patnasahib_(2).jpg|thumb|right|300px|Darbar Sahib Gurdwara Gau Ghat]] ...Gau Ghat Sahib is the oldest Gurudwara than Takhat Shri Hari Mandir Sahib Ji Patna Saheb.

...bode. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] had heard about him from Mahant Jait Ram of Singh Dadu Dwara. His original name was Lachhman Das. He was a native of Rajauri {{Main|Banda Singh Bahadur}}

...l]]". This is normally done at about dawn time every day at all [[Sikh]] [[Gurdwara]]s. ...a raised stage ([[Palki Sahib]]) as the focal point in a congregation or [[Gurdwara]]. When being brought to the open court it is carried on ones head to symbo

[[Image:Goindwal.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Gurdwara Goindwal Sahib]] ...t as Guru in 1552, Guru Amar Das shifted from Khadur to Goindval. In 1552, Guru Amar

Writing about Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Swami Vivekanand wrote: ...etween a Hindu and a Muslim for him. He was common Guru to all. He was the Guru of all human race. '''

[[Image:Pkr.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Kashmiri Pandits with [[Guru Tegh Bahadar]] ]] ==Kashmiri Pandits & The Great Sacrifice of Guru Teg Bahadur==

...h he was named Bhai Inder Singh but Baba Nand Singh Ji changed it to Isher Singh. He was a very pious and devoted person right from his childhood. ...unsuitable. Baba Ji later changed it to Isher Singh. Thus Baba Nand Singh ji showered his blessings on his future successor.

{{p4|File:Rara Sahib 2.jpg|Gurdwara Karamsar, Rara Sahib}} ...her Singh]] Ji and [[Sant Kishan Singh]] Ji. On the request of Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala, they had stayed in the village [[Rara Sahib]] and had made this d

|Subject Name = [[Panthrattan Bhai Jasbir Singh Khalsa]] |Name = Bhai Jasbir Singh, Khannewale

...es who answered to their local "Manji leader" who was chosen by the [[Sikh Guru]]. ...usly adhering to and living by the rules and principles laid down by the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] but interpreted by the local jatha-group or "jathebandi".

...u Shah''' was a govenor of Lahore who was responsible for the torture of [[Guru Arjan Dev]]. ...o the local [[Sangat]], who felt injured and passed Chandu's remarks on to Guru Arjan.

'''Gurdwara Paonta Sahib''' is situated in the city of the same name which grew up arou ...ery hopeful of establishing a strong relationship with the powerful [[Sikh Guru]]. As a special gesture of respect, the Raja, members of his court and h

...an]]. This striking building was built by [[Guru Arjan Dev]], the fifth [[Guru of the Sikhs]]. ...ara]]s and places of interest found just outside the perimeter wall of the Gurdwara.

{{main|Baba Isher Singh (Rara sahib)}} Compiled by Sant Isher Singh Ji

[[Image:nandsingh.jpg|thumb|300px|right|{{c|Baba Nand Singh}}]] ...age of Sherpur, [[Ludhiana District]], [[Punjab]], [[India]] to Sardar Jai Singh, an artisan by profession and Mata Sada Kaur. He was a saintly person who a

{{p4|Image:SGGS9.jpg|[[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]}} ...ithout break; path = reading) is the non-stop, continuous recital of the [[Guru Granth Sahib]] from beginning to end. Such a recital is normally completed

'''''Bhai Sher Singh''''' was born on September 4, 1893 at Rawalpindi. In 1899 his father died. ...ed as Deputy Conservator. During the later part of his career he went to [[Sri Lanka]] on deputation.

...wara+001.jpg|thumb|250px|right|This is the view from the front side of the Gurdwara (from South)]] ...ophet and offered him and [[Bhai Mardana]] precious gifts and offerings. [[Guru Nanak]] used to distribute all these offerings to the poor and needy. Besid

...o say a prayer by reading the following [[Benti Chaupai]] by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] on behalf of the Japanese people. ...he victims of tsunami that struck northeast Japan on Friday. Gurbachan Singh, the high priest of the Golden Temple, said: "Sikh community here today p

...h books. Sanatani Sikh views became more acceptable during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule in Punjab for various reasons. ...ime, they also believe in the Vedas and the Puranas. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has been accepted as the fifth Veda.

...Minar. Here [[Baba Banda Singh Bahadur]] ji, his four year old son [[Ajai Singh]] along with forty [[Sikh]]s were tourtured to death by the [[Mughal]]s. ...y pushed into Banda ji's mouth, then Baba Ji's eyes were gouged out. Baba ji's Body was then hung on a Gate where he was skinned alive. Then his body wa

[[Image:GurdwaraBabaAtalRaiJi.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib Ji]] ...situated to the south of the Golden Temple, about 185 metres from Sarai [[Guru Ram Das]]. The nine-storey octagonal tower, standing 40 metres high, is the

...Raipur performed the last rites of all of these Sikh martyrs. Guru Gobind Singh also escaped to Machchiwara passing through neighboring villages, instructi ...g the bodies of the two older sons of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the 10th Sikh Guru, after the [[battle of Chamkaur]]. She was from the village Raipur Rani whi

...ge:Sahibzada-young.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh in captivity]] ...rs, during the dead of winter the unheated burj offered no comfort for the Guru's mother and sons.

...anted during the reign of [[Emperor Akbar]]. [[Guru Arjan]]'s successor, [[Guru Hargobind]], resided here too for some time. Two of his sons, Suraj Mall an ...original copy of Guru Granth Sahib. He stayed behind and declared himself Guru forming his own sect and collecting income from land as well as from offeri

...him to travel further west disguised as Muslim divines. There are three [[gurdwara]]s to commemorate these events. ...ri [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ji in jungles of Machhiwara, painting by [[Bhagat Singh]] ]]

...hen these soldiers faced battle against the Hill chiefs, they deserted the Guru's army. ...wn by the Peer in this urgently needed support. However, in supporting the Guru, this action made him an enemy of the Mughals, who in 1704 executed him.

'''Gurdwara Majnu-ka-Tilla''' is situated on the right bank of river [[Yamuna]], opposi ...surrounding estate of donated by early 19th-century Sikh emperor, [[Ranjit Singh]].

{{p3|Image:Baba Jee Dhadrianwale - 1 (web).jpg|'''Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale'''}} '''Baba Ranjit Singh Ji Dhadrianwale''' (Nirvair Khalsa Dal - Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib Patiala), is believed to have been born in July 1983 i

...'[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Nanded%20Sahib Photos: Nanded - 300 Saal Guru De Naal ]''' ...300 years of Guruship|300th anniversary]] celebration of the Guruship of [[Guru Granth Sahib]] took place.

...nd Dheer Singh Rangreta showed Chaudhary Dalla the bravery of Rangreta and Guru's sikhs and showed reality of Jatt soldiers and Dalla Chaudhary. They both ...tian daa Itihaas. Baba Dhir singh Rangreta was younger brother of Baba Bir Singh Rangreta and he was born in 1686 A.D.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gan

...u Amar Das]] with daughter [[Bibi Bhani]], [[Arjan|grand-son Arjan]] and [[Guru Ram Das| son-in-law Bhai Jetha]] (in the background)}} ...ani''' ([[19 January]] [[1535]] - [[9 April]] [[1598]]), the daughter of [[Guru Amar Das]], was destined to play the most central role that any woman or

...u Nanak 3rd Udasi.jpg|thumb|250px|Guru Nanak Dev Ji accompanied by Mardana Ji in Northern India|right]] {{main|The Udasis of Guru Nanak}}

...a Baba Atal, Amritsar|19th century fresco painting of Baba Deep Singh from Gurdwara Baba Atal, Amritsar]] ...#5</ref> which was founded by the last Sikh prophet, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji. <ref>[http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/01dec19/state.htm#2 Daily Excelsior.co

...''', situated in Gwalior, is associated with the imprisonment of Guru Har Gobind Sahib in Gwalior Fort and his celebrated release in which he managed to wi Pilgrims from all over the country visit this Gurdwara to pay homage to Guru Hargobind.

Sikhism was founded by [[Guru Nanak]], who was born in 1469. Nine other Gurus followed him from 1539 to 1 ...te disregard of the central tenets and basic ideology of their own faiths. Guru Nanak's most famous saying is, "There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim - who

[[Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji]] Unit#24 3710 Westwinds Dr NE Calgary Alberta Canada T3J 5H3 Tel: (403) 35 [[Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple]] - 1410 Horsehill Road, Edmonton, AB 472 - 6335

[[Image:Zafar-verse.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Zafarnama By [[Guru Gobind Singh]]]] ...The letter is written in exquisite [[Persian]] verse. In this letter, Guru Ji reminds [[Aurangzeb]] how he and his henchmen had broken their oaths taken

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...the existing practices and is considered the founder of the new faith. The Guru loved to travel and observe concepts and ideas regarding spiritual practice ...ing Guru conferred upon Guru Granth Sahib by the tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh.

...ss of Panth and Granth. [[Khalsa Mahima]] is authentic hymn of Guru Gobind Singh of this granth. ...Nabha, It is also believed that it's mixture of Bani of Guru Gobind Singh ji and writings of Sikhs.

...Jagtar Singh Hawara, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, and Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar etc are inspirations to the world. ...for the Sikh Kaum. This year will be the 25th anniversary of the attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, even after all these years the pain of the Sikh Kaum has neve

{{p|File:Brazil3.jpg|Sri Guru Arjun Dev Sahib Gurdwara, Brazil}} '''Sri Guru Arjun Dev Sahib Gurudwara, Brazil'''

'''The Pandits of Kashmir visit Guru Tegh Bahadhur''' On July 11, 1675 [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] left Kahlur (now Anadpur Sahib) headed to Delhi in an effort

...f truth, during his Udasis (Travels). The Second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji, was born in the Malva region, in the year 1504, in the village of Sarai Na ...a district; and the father of famous Bhai Bhagatu (d. 1652) and Bhai Shalo Ji (1554-1628), the son of Bhai Dayala, and Mat Sukhdei, a Dhaliwal Jatt coupl

'''''An article by Bhai Amrit Pal Singh ‘Amrit’ from www.amritworld.com''''' At Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazoor Sahib Ji (one of the five seats of power in the Sikh Panth), the 'Sukhnidhaan' is of

...and a member of the [[Panth]] is always seen attending the [[seva]] to the Guru Granth Sahib. ==Article on Guru Granth Guru Panth==

...[Gurdwara Damdama Sahib (Sri Hargobindpur)|Gurdwara Damdama Sahib]], where Guru Sahib took rest after the Battle}} | Ruhela or Sri Hargobindpur

[[Image:Manisinghji.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Mani Singh Shaheed]] ...(prayer). He compiled [[Dasam Granth]] which includes Banis of Guru Gobind Singh.

'''Visiting a Gurdwara''': All visitors to a [[Sikh]] [[Gurdwara]] should be aware of the following guidelines when visiting:

...having witnessed a gatka demonstration at his village. The attack on holy Sri Darbar Sahib by the Indian Army, under the orders incidentally of a Sikh, p ...e beliefs of the Khalsa Panth that he had sworn to protect. Shaheed Avtar Singh Brahma attained martyrdom on 21st May 1988.

...Hemkunt Sahib, one of the sacred Sikh shrines in honour of Havildar Modan Singh]] ...fitted the exact description. With the help of another devotee, Sant Sohan Singh, he laid the foundation of the present day ‘Tirthasthan’ in 1937 and op

[[Image:SevaSinghEkOngKaar.jpg|200px|thumb|Ek-Onkar by ''Sewa Singh Courtesy Sikhphotos.com''|right]] ...y five hundred years old. Its founder, Guru Nanak, was born in [[1469]]. [[Guru Nanak]] spread a simple message of "[[Ek Onkar]]": we are all one, created

{{p|Image:Jivansingh 1r.jpg|[[Bhai Jivan Singh]] returns the Head of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]}} ...ed the [[Amrit Sanskar|rites of initiation]] at the hands of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] on the day - [[Baisakhi|14 April, 1699]] when the [[Khalsa]] was inaugur

...ne of meeting him. When visiting Tikana Sahib one finds Mahant Kahan Singh Ji still straightening white sheets in the Main Divan Hall or teaching childre [[Image:Mahant_Sahib_13.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mahant Kahan Singh Ji]]

...AKASH UTSAV, Patshahi Seventh, Guru Har Rai Ji. This is the actual date of Guru Sahib's prakash. 1806: Maharaja Ranjit Singh signed a friendship treaty with the British.

...mbly offered at the Lotus Feet of Beloved Sikh Gurus by Brig. Partap Singh Ji Jaspal (Retd.). Each film covers a specific religious subject like Martyrdo ...emorate 300th anniversary]] of [[Gurgaddi]] Divas of [[Guru Granth Sahib]] ji.

[[Image:GGS Marg Map.jpg|thumb|300px|left|{{cs|'''Guru Gobind Singh marg'''<br>''click to enlarge''}}]] ...is marked by the holy presence of this great personality. The tenth [[Sikh Guru]] changed the history of this region, transformed the life of people, made

...Singh]] and [[Bhai Sahib Singh]], who were so designated by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] at the historic divan at [[Anandpur Sahib]] on 30 March 1699 and who form ...re each given 100 armed Sikhs to command by his successor, Guru Hargobind; Guru Tegh Bahadur, set out on his journey to Delhi to court execution attended b

'''Shaheedi of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib''' {{p| File:Guru tegh bahadur 1.png|[[Guru Tegh Bahadur]], Supreme martyr}}

[[Image:Baba atal tower.jpg|thumb|Gurdwara Sri Baba Atal Rai Sahib ji]] ...[[Amritsar]] to [[Guru Hargobind|Guru Hargobind sahib]], the sixth [[Sikh Guru]] and [[Mata Mahadevi]], daughter of Bhai Daya Ram Marwah of Mandeala. From

[[Image:Guru Nanak by sobaSingh.jpg|thumb|200px|left|{{cs|'''Guru Nanak, messenger of world peace'''}}]] ...pective'''] by Joginder Singh Jogi, ''Advocate and former President Takht, Sri Patna Sahib. (Bihar), Sadashiv Properties, Katras Road, Dhanbad. 826001 (Jh

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Excerpted from Gurnek Singh, Sikh exgesis, problems and prospects {{p4|Image:BanglaSahib by Solarider.jpg|'''Beautiful view of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi''' <br><small>Photo by [http://solarider.org/blog/ Sola

Shaheed Bhai Jarnail Singh Halwara was born in village Manak Majra which is located approximately 3 mi ...Sahib was born into the household of Mata Mohinder Kaur and Sardar Harbant Singh. He was the youngest among four brothers and three sisters. Bhai Sahib’s

...en promoted since the founder of [[Sikhism]], the young [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji, who when asked by his father to do a "sacch suhdah" or "true deed", gladly ...ਗ ਜਗ ਮੈ ਦੋਊ ਚਲੈ''' ॥ ਰਾਖ ਆਪ ਮ੝ਹਿ ਅਉਰ੝ ਨ ਦਲੈ ॥੪੩੬॥</big>]. In this line the Guru ordained that the kitchen to feed the poor and the sword to teach the tyran

...egurusar.JPG|thumb|right|280px|Gurdwara Gurusar Sahib where Guru Hargobind Ji Camped]] ! [[Guru Hargobind]], Bhai Rai Jodh with 4000 soldiers

[[Image:MakinduMainGurdwara2.JPG|thumb|300px|right|{{cs|'''Makindu Gurdwara'''}}]] ...te and calm ones mind before proceeding to join the "rat-race" again. The Gurdwara complex is very large and has facilities for [[langar]] around the clock an

[[Image:MakinduMainGurdwara2.JPG|thumb|300px|right|{{cs|'''Makindu Gurdwara'''}}]] ...te and calm ones mind before proceeding to join the "rat-race" again. The Gurdwara complex is very large and has facilities for [[langar]] around the clock an

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|[[Guru Arjan Dev]] |[[Guru Arjan Dev]]

...led [[Lokpal]], which is now associated with the tenth Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. ...warrior, Dusht Daman. According to some interpretations, the tenth [[Sikh Guru]] mentions this place in his composition [[Bachitar Natak]] which is found

...to visit the holy Gurdwaras in [[Pakistan]]. The founder of [[Sikhism]], [[Guru Nanak]] was born at [[Nankana sahib]], which is now located in Pakistan. Be ...kh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s members Sardar Sham Singh, Sardar Soarn Singh and other were among the people who welcomed the pilgrims at Wahga Railway

...Grace and Love flowed from the Beneficient, All Loving Guru Tegh Bahadur (Guru Nanak - The Ninth) to 500 Pandits of Kashmir and through them to a whole re ...ed mercy characteristic of the House of Guru Nanak.'' — Brig. Partap Singh Ji Jaspal (Retd.)

...ht|Nirmala Sikhs - Ganda Singh, Karam Singh, Sena Singh, Vir Singh and Ram Singh]] ...of celibates associated to the time of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, that commanded particular strength in the 19th century. Nirma

* '''Sikhvideos.org''' A purely Nishkam initiative by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission, Chandigarh - [http://www.SikhVideos.org Sikh ...in addition also Listen to Live Broadcast of Shabad Gurbani (Kirtan) From Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) Amritsar.

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...ib Singh]], [[Bhai Dharam Singh]] and [[Bhai Himmat Singh]]. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] proceeded to hold the ceremony of initiation to mark their rebirth as new ...to drink, he called out aloud, “Bol [[WKWF|Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa Vahiguru ji ki Fateh]] (Utter, Hail the Khalsa who belongs to the Lord; the Lord to who

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...Sir JB Malcolm</ref><ref name=twarikhgurukhalsa>Giani Gian SIngh, Twarikh Guru Khalsa</ref> ...ey studied, discussed and understood these compositions during Guru Gobind Singh's lifetime and after his demise in 1708.

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...Chand]] (1494-1643), son of [[Guru Nanak Dev]], the founder and the first guru of [[Sikhism]]. Its Time of origin is 1494 (birth of Baba Siri Chand Mahara ...igin of the sect back to the Puraṇic age, but, historically speaking, Baba Sri Chand was the founder.

...l Singh Virk was more than happy to serve the Sarkar Khalsa. Sardar Mangal singh virk was given the rank of Kumedan in the army of the Khalsa. ...taff, eating drinking milk, lassi and other Punjabi goodies. Sardar Kartar Singh grew to be over six feet tall with manly looks. His dress was the classic P

[[Guru Nanak]] lived in Sultanpur Lodhi for several years before setting out on hi ...has several [[gurdwaras]] commemorating events connected with the life of Guru Nanak.

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...i Das]] and [[Bhai Dyal Das]], all disciples of the ninth [[Sikh Guru]], [[Guru Teg Bahadur]], were executed along with Guruji at the ''Kotwali'' (police-s ...year = 1978 | publisher = Munshiram Manoharlal | page = 211 | quote = The Guru's companions included Mati Das, a Mohyal Brahman...}}</ref> family of the C

[[Image:Guru Granth Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|290px|thumb|right|{{cs|The Sacred scripture}}]] ...he Sikhs and the Granth then became known as the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] Ji.

[[Image:SGGS pic.jpg|300px|left|<small>The Sri Guru Granth Sahib on the first floor of [[Harimandir Sahib]]</small> ]] ...hs regard and respect the ''[[Granth]]'' (holy book) as their ''living'' [[Guru]]. The [[Revelation in Sikhism|revealed]] holy text spans 1430 pages and co

...nd Sri Hazoor Sahib]]''' {{coord|19.1528|n|77.3189|e}} is the principal [[Gurdwara|Sikh shrine]] and [[Takhat]] at [[Nanded]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Ma .... It is one of five [[Takhats]] of the Sikhs and the place where the tenth Guru departed in physical form from this Earth.

...langar]] (community kitchen) for the [[sangat]] (holy assembly) that the [[Guru]] has established. [[Image:Damdama2.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Gurdwara under construction with funds donated by [[sangat]] ]]

...{{wiki|Lakhpat}}, [[Gujarat]], [[India]] - A town in Gujarat, visited by [[Guru Nanak]] Sahib during his [[Second Udasi|second]] and [[Fourth Udasi|fourth {{ps|Image:Nankanasahibbb.jpg|'''[[Gurdwara Janam Asthan]]'''}}

...ikh tenet; all Sikhs are encouraged by their Guru ([[Sri Guru Granth Sahib|Guru Granth Sahib]]) to perform Seva or Selfless Service within the community. N You will find [[Sikh]]s engaged in free service in [[Gurdwara]]s washing dishes, cleaning the floors, serving food, working on community

...ind Singh Ji, a special ten days program was chalked out by Gurdwara Sahib Singh Sabha Revesby in Sydney. Each of these ten days has a special meaning to al {{NewsSikhnet|http://www.sikhnet.com/news/7th-lord-miracles-tour-honor-guru-ram-das-lands-brazil|The 7th Lord of Miracles Tour in Brazil|http://www.sik

...word can be split into two: "Gur" or "Guru" referring to their Guru, '''[[Guru Granth Sahib]]''' i.e. [[Gurbani]] / Waheguru / the word [[Shabad]] and "du Although most Sikhs spell "Gurdwara" and refer it as the House of the Guru, that may not be the accurate spelling and meaning.

...tish Untouchables: A Study of Dalit Identity and Education'' by Paul Avtar Singh Ghuman, it is clearly mentioned on page number IX under the heading "Glossa ...ables [[Chamar]] caste. Originally they are followers of [[Guru Ravidass]] ji who belongs to [[Chamar]] community ".<ref name="Rajesh K. Chander"/> Both

1813: Maharaja Ranjit Singh obtained Kohinoor from Shahsuja Amir of Kabul. ...gadh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib to Jaito, under the leadership of Sardar Pratap Singh Khurdpuri.

...following are remarks made by distinguished personalities about the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] and its interfaith message: '''J.C.Archer''': The religion of Guru Granth Sahib is a universal and practical religion... The world needs today

...e Action of 1948 and the Chinese aggression in 1962. It has also served in Sri Lanka, where the 1st, 7th, 13th and 14th Battalions have contributed toward ...staunch follower of Guru Ravidass and they follow Dera Swami Gurdeep Giri ji, Pathankot.

...d holy [[Paath]]s will also be undertaken where the sacred verses of [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]] will be recited. ...khi]] Dinner and dance functions and much drinking and partying by the non-Gurdwara going community. Under the volumes of such a terrific amount of fun and cel

...liable for penalty. For this reason it is mandatory for every Sikh of the Guru to tie a turban everyday."''' (Rehitnama Bhai Chaupa Singh jee)''

[[Image:BhaiSahibJiArdas.jpg|thumb|200px|(Pujio) Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji doing Ardas|left]] ...ginning of the Ardas is strictly set by the tenth Sikh Guru, [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. When it comes to the conclusion of this prayer, the devotee uses:

...before the Bhagava Dhwaj (Saffron flag), which is regarded as the supreme Guru. The slogan of the RSS is ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ – Long live mother [[I ...Sikh scriptures and the Punjabi language, in response to which Bhai Kahan Singh wrote the famous book, 'Hum Hindu Nahin' – We are not Hindus.

...The early compilation of the Sikh scriptures by Guru Arjan, the fith Sikh Guru, in 1604. ...r, facing the Harimandir Sahib, and was constructed under the direction of Guru Hargobind.

...:Guru Granth Sahib By Bhai Pratap Singh Giani.jpg|300px|thumb|right|{{cs|[[Guru Granth Sahib]] offers spiritual guidance for all!}}]] ...lly 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 b

[[File:Nanakshahi dhaka.jpg|400px|right|thumb|GURDWARA NANAK SHAHI,Nilkhet Road ,Ramna DHAKA(near teachers students centre ,Dhaka ...in 1830. Besides, the founder Guru, [[Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur]], the ninth [[Guru of the Sikhs]] also stayed at Dhaka for over two years.

...ial Book, considered a Full-Scale Scathing attack on the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, could cause long term anger in the Sikh community. ...a controversial book that questions the status of holy Sikh granth – [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]].

...& Jujhar Singh in the mud fort at Chamkaur with their father, Guru Gobind Singh</small>]] ...an="2" |Date: December 20 - 23 1704<ref name=":0">Panth Parkash Giani Gian Singh</ref>

...alls in '''[[March]]'''. This, by a tradition established by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], follows the Hindu festival of Holi by one day; Hola is the masculine for ...ayfully sprinkle colored powder, dry or mixed in water, on each other, the Guru made [[Hola Mohalla]] an occasion for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martia

...arbar Sahib Ji''', and informally referred to as the Golden Temple, is a [[Gurdwara]] located in the city of [[Amritsar]], Punjab, India. It is one of the most ...one), constituted by the Sixth Guru, [[Guru HarGobind|Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji]]). While the Harmandir Sahib is regarded as the abode of God's spiritual a

[[Image:Guru HarGobind Singh.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{c|Father of Miri Piri, [[Guru Hargobind]]}}]] ...uru on [[11 June]], [[1606]]. At the Guruship (succession) ceremony, the [[Guru]] asked for two [[kirpan]]s to be donned on him; one to symbolize the conce

[[Image:BhaiSahibJiArdas.jpg|thumb|200px|(Pujio) Bhai Sahib Norang Singh Ji doing Ardas|right]] ...i Bhagauti Ji''' written by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji (The Var Sri Bhagauti Ji is contained with the [[Dasam Granth]]). This smoothly written ode begins b

...l along with 52 Rajas, who held the extensions attached to the coat of the Guru]] '''Bandi Chorh Diwas''' is a day on which [[Guru Hargobind Sahib]] was released with 52 Kings from Gwalior Prison. The word

[[Image:Banda_Singh_Bahadur.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Banda Singh Bahadur]] ...rtyrdom of the two younger sons]] or [[chotta sahibzada]] of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in 1704. [[Wazir Khan]], its Subadar (Governor) at the time had vowed to

== Article by Bhai Manmohan Singh Ji == '''The Instruction of the Guru is Unshakable. None can change it.'''

...648]] - [[1718]]) (also spelt '''Ghaniya, Kanhiya'''), was a [[Sikh]] of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] and was the founder of the [[Sevapanthi]] or [[Sewapanthi/Ad ...ross a devotee of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji called [[Nanua Bairagi|Bhai Nanua]] Ji. Bhai Nanua was a loving Sikh who woke up early at Amritvela to recite Gurb

...tual stalwarts like Sardar Daljit Singh, Sardar Jagjit Singh and Dr Kharak Singh were the founder members of the Institute. It is a premier institute of Sikh studies established at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab. It is run by many other Current Sikh academicians and philos

...faith, others want to assimilate it into theirs Some claim Guru Nanak Dev Ji as their own while other organisations say he was part of them. ...ed towards any person or belief, all are equal in the eyes of the One true Guru. But there are certain sections on the periphery of Sikhism that are twisti

...rs Downloadable Gurbani Kirtan and Wallpapers, Latest News and articles on Sri Harmandir Sahib with full tourist section.A Completely Dedicated [http://fo ...he Sikhs' Guru. It's primary activity is to recite the holy verses of our Guru (Gurbani) along with simple musical accompaniments.

...and oneness''' of all humankind. "..the Light of God is in all hearts." ([[Guru Granth Sahib]], 282) The institution of [[Guru ka Langar]] has served the community in many ways. It has ensured the part

[[Image:Blue star akal takht.jpg|thumb|right|[[Sri Akal Takht Sahib|Akal Takht]] building after Operation Blue Star]] ...t teaches equality for all and declares women equal to men. Guru Nanak Dev Ji preached the message of One God, which is totally against Hinduism. So Hind

...ere for the redressal of their grievances. Here offerings were made to the Guru. ...s the Guru in 1606 after the death of his father Guru Arjun Dev. The sixth Guru Hargobind watched the Sikhs performing exercises in the art of warfare. He

...& Jujhar Singh in the mud fort at Chamkaur with their father, Guru Gobind Singh</small>]] * Shaheedi of [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]], [[Sahibzada Jujhar Singh]] , and others occured at [[Chamkaur Sahib]]

...d command. Moreover, losses suffered by the Sikhs during the anti-Banda Singh campaign around Gurdaspur and the relentless persecution that followed at ...in Amritsar under the command of Sardar Kapur Singh who, with Darbara Singh to assist him as his diwan, made arrangements for their maintenance.

A verse by the founder of [[Sikhism]], Sri [[Guru Nanak]] Dev Ji. From woman, woman is born; without woman, there would be no one at all. |Guru Nanak, Raag Aasaa Mehal 1, Page 473}}

The Sikh scripture, [[Guru Granth Sahib]], declares that the purpose of human beings is to achieve a b ...e way to live in accord with the environment and its surroundings; all the Guru's constructions adhered to this principle of harmony with the planet. Livin

...d the Akali ranks. On 19 February 1921, he fell in with Bhai Lachhman Singh Dharovali's squad and met with a violent death on 20 February 1921 singi ==Bhai Santa Singh - A Unique Exponent of Guru’s Hymns==

[[Image:Asur.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Baba Budha Ji adorns young Guru Hargobind with two swords - one of Miri and the other of Piri.]] ...t techniques through generations, since [[Sikh Gurus|their sixth Guru]], [[Guru Hargobind]] wore the two swords of [[Miri]] (temporal, worldly) and [[Piri]

[[Image:Amritsar010.jpg|thumb|300px|right|the Golden Temple, Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab, India]] ...isited of all Sikh shrines in the world and is the most holiest of their [[Gurdwara]]s. Below is an account of a typical day in the busy north Indian city of [

...re incorporated in the holy scriptures known as the Aadh Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Sikhs also acknowledge the practice of naam-simram to be mandatory, though ...ity that the scriptures confers on it. They also recognise the role of the gurdwara in expressing the anti-caste ideals of the Gurus. This is done through the

...last one being the [[Revelation in Sikhism|revealed]] sacred scripture, [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. This system of religious philosophy and expression has been ...d by [[Guru Gobind Singh Ji]], the tenth and last human guru, as the final guru of the [[Khalsa Panth]].

[[File:muslimsikh.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sheikh Aziz and Chatar Singh - Brothers]] ...anak Dev and ten successive Sikh Gurus (the last one being the sacred text Guru Granth Sahib), is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world. This s

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==Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and the various Sampradas== ...Gurditta]] and the father of [[Guru Har Rai]] Sahib, as successor to Baba Sri Chand.

...t women as equals and gender discrimination was not allowed. [[Guru Gobind Singh]]'s also confirmed the equality by saying the line "Manas Kee Jaat Sabhey E ...more than 500 years after these famous sacred words were said by the holy Guru.

...ali_Phula_Singh_1.JPG|thumb|right|300px|A very old painting of AKALI PHULA SINGH printed in 1923]] ...Naina Singh ji and Giani Bhai Soorat Singh ji, who was the head granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. In no time he was well trained in Gurbaani Vidya and all the

[[File:Manochal.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gubrahcan Singh Manochahal]] ...rn Taran]] area for him, conducting 45 raids at one time to trap him. Baba Ji escaped each time and continued to be a painful thorn in India's side. When

[[Image:Dasam_Granth.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Sri Dasam Granth Parkash at Nihung Chaavni, Fatehgarh Sahib]] ...hism]], containing texts composed by the 10th Sikh [[Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. The compositions of the Granth set out the ideas, thoughts and guideline

Bhai Sahib, Bhai Rama Ji was born in the year 1930 in a village of Chhariavli which is one and half ...ienced while meditating, an inner voice saying “Without the Perfect (True) Guru there is no salvation in life.”

:''and so, Guru Nanak, He sent to this world of woe."'' - Bhai Gurdas Ji {{infobox Guru

by Jasbir Singh Sarna ...three poems on Guru Gobind Singh viz Nishfal-Hpahaar, (1888, Futile Gift), Guru Gobinda (1899) and Shesh Shiksha (1899, last teachings).

...family of village Hazro, in Attock District of Punjab. mentor of Baba Ram Singh, acknowledged to be the forerunner of the Namdhari movement, founded in 185 *'''Baba Ram Singh (1816-1885), the founder of the Sect, in 1857, was from a Ramgarhia Sikh fa

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[[Image:Blue star akal takht.jpg|thumb|right|[[Sri Akal Takht Sahib|Akal Takht]] building after Operation Blue Star]] ...njab]]. A group of Sikhs, led by [[Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale|Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale]] (the charismatic leader of the Damdami Taksal) had, after be

[[Image:Blue star akal takht.jpg|thumb|right|[[Sri Akal Takht Sahib|Akal Takht]] building after Operation Blue Star]] ...njab]]. A group of Sikhs, led by [[Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale|Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale]] (the charismatic leader of the Damdami Taksal) had, after be

...y Bhat Sikhs originate from Punjab and were among the first followers of [[Guru Nanak]]. In the Punjab most Bhat Sikhs are now in [[Patiala]], [[Amritsar D ...gion of Sikhism was born causing many to follow the word of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Further conversions of the Saraswat Brahmins Bhats to Sikhism were induced

...53'E) (literally "pool of nectar") was originally called '''Ramdaspur''' - Guru Ramdas's City (literally the City of God's Servant). This is now the name o ...rom the residents of the neighbouring village of Tung during the time of [[Guru Amar Das]] (1479-1574).

[[Image:Kirtan1.jpg|300px|thumb|Kirtan Jatha - ''Late Giani Harjit Singh in Kenya around 1960's''|right]] ...on this type of singing and a Sikh is expected to listen to and/or sing [[Guru-Kirtan]] as frequently as possible.

{{p|File:Prof Sahib Singh-m1.jpg|'''Professor Sahib Singh'''}} '''Professor Sahib Singh''' ([[16 February]], [[1892]] - [[29 October]] [[1977]]) was a renowned [[S

...site as Sri Jwalaji (temple of fire). Another seeks divine blessings from Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith. Browsing through the Internet for some information about the travels of Guru Nanak in the Middle East, I came across an article originally written by Er

...Ramgura 2.jpg|[[Jassa Singh Ramgarhia]]}} <!----------------[[Image:Jassa Singh Ramgarhia.jpg This image is not the Portrait of Jassa Singh Ramgarhia. This is the image of General Adina Beg Zafar Jang Bahadur who be

[[Image:GuruTeghBahadurJi FreedomOfReligion2.jpg|thumb|425px|right|Guru Tegh Bahadar with the Kashmiri Pandits]] === Sourced from SriGuruGranthSahib.org [http://www.srigurugranthsahib.org/guru-teg-bahadur/martyrdom.htm]===

...Navdeep Singh.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Shri Keshgarh Sahib, photo by Navdeep Singh]] ...and Turkey- these examples are mostly memorials of the places The [[Sikh]] Guru's payed visits to. Modern examples can be found world wide- America, Austra

...ctical Kirtan tradition is in accordance with the Shabad Guru of the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...lp in recognising more explicitly the musical tradition according to the [[Guru Granth Sahib]].

...with Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala singing Shabad Kirtan ''painting by Sobha Singh'']] ...bled together to listen and sing [[shabad]]s, i.e. hymns composed by the [[Guru]] and thus to render praise to the Lord.

'''The Hermit of Kaalsi - Kaalsi da Rikhi''' extracted from, ''Sri "I myself don’t give importance to such powers and my Guru, my teacher had advised me not to waste time dabbling in miracles. My life-

...iwan (''living as a householder'') is given a very respected position in [[Guru Nanak's]] society as it is regarded as the essential basic atomic unit of a ...raj, the Sikh Marriage Ceremony"'''<br><small>''photo thanks to Gurumustuk Singh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting www.

{{p4|Image:Banda_Singh_Bahadur.jpg|Banda Singh Bahadur, (illustration will soon be changed}} '''Baba Banda Singh Bahadur ([[16 October]], [[1670]] - [[9 June]], [[1716]])''' (Lachhman Dev

Bhupinder Singh Holland ...e is still no substitute for the visits to the Golden Temple and the other Gurdwara’s and the six years spent at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

...g is permitted within the Sikh Dharam and has been sanctioned by the [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]. ...nly one should not mistranslate, or misrepresent the Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji to back up a certain point of view.

...age:Bhai-saahib.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Bhai Sahib, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh ji]] '''BHAI SAHIB RANDHIR SINGH JI (1878-1961)<br>Freedom Fighter, Reformer, Theologian, and Hero of Lahore Co

{{p|Image:SGGS translation.jpg|'''The first English translation of [[Guru Granth Sahib]]}} [[Dr Gopal Singh]] was responsible for completing the first complete translation of the {{G1

...tradition in [[Sikhism]]. [[Bhai Mardana]], the life long companion of the Guru was the son of a [[Mirasi]], a Muslim caste of bards. At one time they co ...tely overwhelmed the audience with its captivating sound..(ref: Dr. Balbir Singh, 'Lammi Nadar' 1959).

(Excerpted from The Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Vol. 1, 1995, ed., Harbans Singh, page 133- Gurnam Singh and Parkash Singh Badal in the Punjab, newly demarcated in 1966, Sikhs are

After having enjoyed power under chief ministers, Gurnam Singh and [[Parkash Singh Badal]] in the [[Punjab]], newly demarcated in 1966, [[Sikh]]s are represen ...Government passed in to the hands of the Congress Party, with [[Giani Zail Singh]] (later, President of India) as chief minister. This electoral debacle led

...o not have a full understanding of [[Sikhism]] or of [[Gurbani]] including Guru Nanak's teachings. ...indus of Lahore, who welcomed (even invited) the rule of [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]], after having been savaged by the violent Afghani version of Islam of the

...nail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale.jpg|thumb|600px|right|Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale]] '''Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale''' (2 June 1947) –(6 June 1984) ([[Punjabi]]: ਜਰਨੈ�

[[File:Dictation of the Guru Granth Saheb.jpg|thumb|right|300px]] ...of [[Guru Nanak]]. There was no written record about the life and times of Guru Nanak but stories must have been going round by word of mouth.

'''Historical Facts in the Vaars of Bhai Gurdas ji''' ...ent of Guru Nanak. There was no written record about the life and times of Guru Nanak but stories must have been going round by word of mouth.

...d them, “don’t be a fool and start wrangling over an issue which our great Guru’s dismissed as not worthy of discussion”. We did however feel as amateu ==MISTRANSLATION AND MISREPRESENTATION OF THE SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI==

...hs. The SGPC members of that time were known for their sacrifices in the [[Gurdwara Reform Movement]] and devoted to the Sikh cause. (ii) [[Gurbani|Ten Nanaks]], from [[Guru Nanak Dev]] to [[Guru Gobind Singh]],<br>

Mahakavi Bhai Sahib Santokh Singh ji ...tion came to be passed on as the original. Even scholars like Bhai Santokh Singh (Gurpartap Surajgranth, 12 volumes, 1823 - 43) fell a prey to the duplicity

...arm, with a jug(lota) for ablutions, thus he was in the guise of a hajji. Guru Nanak had now been on his Udasis (travels) for at least twenty years, since ...ia]] going to the east as far as Assam and Burma; to the South as far as [[Sri Lanka]] (known also as Ceylon and Saran Deep) and to the north he had even

...s a turban on his head; wears the kachhera; supports unity and follows the Guru; is desirous of progress of the country; is desirous of justice for the blo ...ve been sent addressed to these names. ... There is one for a person with "Singh" in his name too. This has been done because if all the letters were addres

...answer all questions that are put to us as per the guidance provided by [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. Your questions and concerns are important to us. The answer ==Q. Is a Guru necessary for spiritual evolution?==

THE SIKHS IN HISTORY, By Sangat singh ...working as the Modi (Storekeeper) for the Nawab of Sultanpur. Additionally Guru Nanak had continued his studies and was by all accounts a well read man.

...d itself by the rise of Dogras and Brahmins during the last days of Ranjit Singh. Under the cloak of amity, they had surreptitiously pushed idols into the h ...orked out in 1855 that the Sikhs, who constituted 10 million during Ranjit Singh’s time, accounted for only 200,000 in a population of 3 million in the La

...spite migration."''''' <ref>Castes and Tribes of Rajasthan, pp 108,Sukhvir Singh Gahlot, Banshi Dhar, Jain Brothers,1989</ref> ...s who are Rajputs.<ref>"'' People of India: Haryana, pp 430 , Kumar Suresh Singh, Madan Lal Sharma, A. K. Bhatia, Anthropological Survey of India, Published