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BREAKING NEWS

• SRI GURU RAM DAS JI ON HIS 491st BIRTH ANNIVERSARY • TWO VALOROUS SHAHIDS OF 18th CENTURY: BHAI MEHTAB SINGH JI AND BHAI SUKHA SINGH JI • SARADHS ARE FORBIDDEN IN SIKH RELIGION • SAKA PANJA SAHIB (1922) • MORCHA CHABIAN DA: SIKH MORCHA DURING THE BRITISH RULE, AMRITSAR • MORCHA TARN TARAN SAHIB • THE MARTYRS OF GURU KA BAGH SAHIB MORCHA • Paying Obeisance to Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib on His 369th Birth Anniversary today

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SRI GURU RAM DAS JI ON HIS 491st BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

Sri Guru Ram Das Ji was born in Chuna Mandi Bazaar, Lahore (now in Pakistan) on September 24, 1534. The existing Gurdwara called Gurdwara Janam Asthan Sri Guru Ram Das Ji has been built at the place of the earlier Gurdwara in Multan Mohalla Kucha Jamadaran, walled city of Lahore (Pakistan).

TWO VALOROUS SHAHIDS OF 18th CENTURY: BHAI MEHTAB SINGH JI AND BHAI SUKHA SINGH JI

The Sikh history of 18th century is replete with horrent Sakas of Shahids. In addition to the two Ghallugharas – Chhota Ghallughara (1746) and Wadda Ghallughara (1762) a series of valorous Shahids – Baba Banda Singh Bahadur JI (1916), Bhai Taru Singh Ji (1727), Bhai Mani Singh Ji (1738), Bhai Bota Singh Ji and Bhai Garja Singh Ji (1939), Bhai Haqiqat Rai Ji (1742), Bhai Taroo Singh Ji (1745), Bhai Subeg Singh Ji and his son Bhai Shahbaz Singh Ji (1945), Baba Dip Singh JI (1757), Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji also spelled as Bhai Matab Singh Ji) and Bhai Sukha Singh Ji who assassinated Masse Khan Raghar in 1740 are unforgettable and every Sikh will remember these Shahids for their courage, stead fastens and fearlessness for all times to come. In addition to these several other Sikhs who sacrificed their lives to uphold their religious belief will be also always remembered with respect.

SARADHS ARE FORBIDDEN IN SIKH RELIGION

Saradhs also called sharadhs are forbidden in Sikh religion whereas in Hindu
religion saradhs are held in memory of the deceased ancestors every year in the
month of Asu, the seventh desi month which corresponds to the month of September.
In this month, during the first half of the lunar month i.e. the darkness pakh
which starts with the full moon day and ends on the no moon day. Saradhs are held in
memory of the deceased pitters (ancestors).

SAKA PANJA SAHIB (1922)

He said, “I had given verbal order not to stop the train. According to the order I was driving at full speed but when the train touched the body of Shahid Partap Singh and the train’s chhaja (extending portion) I felt as if the train had hit a hillock. Thus my hand got separated from the vacuum and the train stopped. I felt as if it was by God’s grace that the train stopped. Making enquires it was found that what the driver said was true. The driver said I had not used the brake it was some supernatural power that had stopped the train.

MORCHA CHABIAN DA: SIKH MORCHA DURING THE BRITISH RULE, AMRITSAR

The word Morcha is derived from the Persian word ‘Murchah’ or Murchal. Literally it means entrenchments, fortification or battle front. In simple words it means a systematic peaceful struggle to attain a goal.

MORCHA TARN TARAN SAHIB

The Tarn Taran Sahib also spelled as Tarun Taarun Sahib is a prominent City in Punjab. On June 16, 2006 on the occasion of the 400th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji Tarn Taran Sahib was declared a district.

THE MARTYRS OF GURU KA BAGH SAHIB MORCHA

At Gurdwara Guru Ka Bagh Sahib which is situated in village Ghookewali, Tehsil Ajnala, District Amritsar about 20 kms north of Amritsar, there are two historical Gurdwara Sahibs within the main complex, commemorating respectively Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's (1563-1606) visit in 1585 and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib's visit in 1664. Guru Ka Bagh Sahib is laid out on the site of a bagh (garden) which gave the place its name.

Paying Obeisance to Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib on His 369th Birth Anniversary today

Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib (1656-1664) the eighth Guru or prophet teacher of the Sikhs was the younger son of Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib (1630-1661) the seventh Guru of the Sikhs and Mata Krishan Kaur Ji.

PAYING HOMAGE TO SHAHEED BHAI TAROO SINGH JI

Shaheed Bhai Taroo Singh Ji as a staunch follower of Sikhism. He was a brave and dauntless Sikh. He was born in a Jatt Sikh family of village Puhla, Tehsil Patti, District Tarn Taran of Punjab, which at that time fell in Tehsil Kasur of District Lahore (now in Pakistan).

SRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB: THE BANDICHHOR (LIBERATOR BENIGN)

Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib (1595-1644) the Sixth Guru (prophet teacher) of the Sikhs was the only son of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the Fifth Guru of the Sikhs and Mata Ganga Ji. He was born on Har Vadi 7, 1652 Bikrimi i.e. June 19, 1595 at Vadali (now called Vadali Guru) about 7 kms west of Amritsar, District Amritsar, Punjab.

Bhagat Kabir Ji: A Revolutionary Saint Poet

Bhagat Kabir Ji's full name was Kabir Das. 'Kabir' in Arabic language means 'great` and the word 'dasa' in Sanskrit language meansa slave or a servant.He is one of the medieval Indian Saints of Bhakti and Sufi movements whose compositions Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji included in Adi Granth Sahib.

CHHOTA GHALLUGHARAMARTYRDOM OF 40,000 SIKHS DURING MARCH-JUNE, 1746

Gurdwara Ghallughara Sahib, Chhamb Kahnuwan, District Gurdaspur, Punjab
The Sikh history of the 16th, 17th and 18th century is replete with atrocities impinged on the Sikhs by the Mughal and Afghan invaders and their descendents who ruled India.

BABA BANDA SINGH BAHADUR JI: THE FOUNDER OF SIKH RULE

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji (1670-1716), a brave Sikh warrior and founder of the Sikh Rule in Punjab was born on October 27, 1670 at Rajauri in Punchh District of Jammu and Kashmir. His early name was Lachhman Dev.

GURU AMAR DAS JI: A GREAT LIBERATOR OF WOMEN ON HIS 546 th BIRTH

Sri Guru Amar Das Ji was born on Baisakh Sudi 14, 1636 Bikrami i.e. May 5,
1479 at Basarke Gillan village, which is about 13 kms. south-west from Amritsar, in
district Amritsar, Punjab. In his fond memory, in this village at his birth place Gurdwara
Sri Janam Asthan Sri Guru Amar Das Ji has been established.

Life and Teachings of Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji

The second prophet-teacher of the Sikhs, first known as Lahina Ji and then named 'Angad' by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on Baisakh Vadi 1, Sammat 1561 Bikrami which corresponded with 31 March, 1504.

SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR 404th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ON APRIL 18TH Baisakhi Festival Celebration of Birth of Khalsa THE MARTYRS OF GURU KA BAGH SAHIB MORCHA, Holla Mahalla: A Colourful Festival of the Sikhs BASANT PANCHAMI: MARTYRDOM DAY OF VEER HAQIQAT RAI JI (1724-1742) BHAGAT RAVI DAS JI: AN ASCETIC AND A SOCIAL REFORMER VADDA GHALLUGHARA - THE BIGGER HOLOCAUST BABA DIP SINGH JI SHAHID:A great LIBERATOR OF RELIGIOUS PLACES SARBANS DANEE SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI LIFE AND Teachings Life and Teachings of SRI GURU HAR RAI SAHIB JI VOYAGE OF THE SEVERED SACRED HEAD OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR SAHIB JI BABA DIP SINGH JI SHAHID: A GREAT LIBERATOR OF RELIGIOUS PLACES BHAI MARDANA JI ON HIS 490th AKAL CHALANA ANNIVERSARY Life and teaching of Bhagat Namdev ji Life and Teachings of SRI GURU RAM DASS Ji Sikh Religion Forbids Observance of 'Sootak' and 'Paatak' Sikh Religion Forbids Observance of Sarads MARTYRS OF GURU KA BAGH SAHIB MORCHA SHAHEED BHAI TAROO SINGH JI (1720-1745) Paying Obeisance to Sri Guru Har Krishan Sahib on His 368th Birth Anniversary HOMAGE TO SHAHEED BHAI MANI SINGH BABA BANDA SINGH BAHADUR JI: THE FOUNDER OF SIKH RULE Remembering Bhagat Kabir Ji: A Revolutionary Saint Poet SRI GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB: THE BANDICHHOR (LIBERATOR BENIGN)