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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 [[Sikh]]s by the last human-form Guru of the Sikhs, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] three hundred years ago. | 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 [[Sikh]]s 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. | 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. | ||
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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
