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Akal Takht bans Guru Granth Sahib in homes with bars Yudhvir Rana, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Akal-Takht-bans-Guru-Granth-Sahib-in-homes-with-bars/articleshow/22671838.cms Besides bars, the Sikh families using substances that are against the basic tenets of the religion...

'Mahaan Kosh' sheds light on passing of Sikh gurus' relics to Nabha royals Amaninder Pal Sharma http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Mahaan-Kosh-sheds-light-on-passing-of-Sikh-gurus-relics-to-Nabha-royals/articleshow/22530345.cms PATIALA: While Punjab government is...

Rare Guru Granth Sahib manuscripts need preservation says Dr Mohinder Singh http://www.sikhnugget.com/2013/09/rare-guru-granth-sahib-manuscripts-need.html AMRITSAR:The rare manuscripts, documents and `Pothis’ relating compilation of Guru Granth Sahib, which are scattered in whole of India...

Where Guru Nanak Met the Siddhs for Dialogue: Mount Kailash by AMARDEEP SINGH http://www.sikhchic.com/travel/where_guru_nanak_met_the_siddhs_for_dialogue_mount_kailash Mount Kailash and its vicinity are cited as the location where Guru Nanak had one of his meetings with the Siddhs. The...

Conference on Sri Guru Granth Sahib at Sikh Gurdwara San Jose on Sept 14 By Parmjit Singh http://www.sikhsiyasat.net/2013/09/08/conference-on-sri-guru-grant-sahib-at-sikh-gurdwara-san-jose-on-sept-14/ San Jose (September 08, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh Gurdwara San Jose and Chardi Kalaa...

Suspended Gujarat police officer D.G. Vanzara has quit the IPS after alleging that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former minister of state for home Amit Shah were also to blame for “encounter deaths” in Gujarat that have kept him and 31 other officers in jail for years. Vanzara said...

Amritsar to witness vintage performance of ragas from Guru Granth Sahib today by Navjeevan Gopal at http://www.indianexpress.com/news/amritsar-to-witness-vintage-performance-of-ragas-from-guru-granth-sahib-today/1163362/ Amritsar is all set for a vintage performance of the music and...

Who, what makes these babas??Certainly NOT Guru Ji! According to the Sikh religion's encyclopaedia, Mahan Kosh, on page 243,the term "sant" is derived from the sankrit word 'Saant' or 'shaant', which means [spiritually ]poised, or someone who is emanicipated from "self".This in turn means that...

I am so happy :) I saw that the website for our gurudwara was a bit dated and having learned a new web design tool, and having background in graphic arts (outside of the military I have my degree) I decided to play with the site. I was worried that they might not like it but turns out the...

Sat Sri Akal everyone, I have been researching Sikhism for a while now and am enjoying it very much. It is rational, does not require me to believe in superstitions, and the Guru Granth Sahib emphasizes living this life to the fullest without worrying so much about the next. It is nice and I...

This Article shows clearly How GURU NANAK JI is the FOUNTAIN HEAD of everything Gurmatt and that ALL ten Gurus are the SAME JYOT in all aspects. The Panj kakaars, war, khalsa etc are NOT new concepts of Guru gobind Singh ji but originally from GURU NANAK JI. Gurtej Singh Chandigarh...

Such A Wondrous Shabad by Guru Ji, so many jewels that one can contemplate on. If this Shabad doesn't inspire and get a person to seek the truth, i don't know what would :) I have highlighted many things in the shabad that stick out for me...things i enjoy seeking through my Simran, things i...

Goa government promoting Gurudwaras to strengthen religious tourism Panaji: In an attempt to boost religious tourism, Goa Government is promoting Gurudwaras in the coastal state to attract Sikh pilgrims from northern states of the country. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC)...

Sat sri akal to all hope all of you are doing well :) Forgive me for my stupid and idiotic question but sorry cant help it. Right from my childhood i have been told that guru gobind singh ji had 2 wives but different websites gives different account to this. Some say it was just an incident of...

Can anyone answer me why guru ANgad dev ji asked.for janam patri of guru NAnak dev ji.and if i can get details of this saakhi i will be very thankful to you.

I love Sikhism, Sikh culture, and Sikh values. Do many Sikhs take the it all literally or do some take it figuratively and use it more as a code of ethics/values and to share a common culture with their peers? I have a hard to being religious due tonot being able to take leaps of faith in...

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, I apologize if this is in the wrong forum, but I didn't see anything else that matched what I am asking for in this thread. I am looking for hard copies of English translations of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (preferably by a reputable Sikh...

Sat sri akal to all respected members i was just wondering about one question in your view what is the difference between bowing head to guru granth sahib and worshipping idol? moreover i have seen people bowing heads to certain places in gurudwara saying they are sacred for example...

The Moth and the Flame T. Sher Singh http://www.huffingtonpost.com/t-sher-singh/the-moth-the-flame_b_3426845.html On Sunday, June 16, Sikhdom celebrates the extraordinary man who gave Sikhism two of its greatest gifts: its Scripture, known as the Guru Granth, and its famous shrine, the...

Don’t get me wrong I am not trying to insult Guru rather my respect for Guru Gobind Singh increased many fold after I getting this info. Every one believes that Guru Gobind went up on the stage with naked kirpan and call for one head from the sangat. Every one got scared but one got up and...