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ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
Shaloks Sheikh Farid
Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="Tejwant Singh" data-source="post: 114673" data-attributes="member: 138"><p><strong>Sikh Sportscasters Go to the basket, building on NHL telecasts that draw 100,000 viewers nationally</strong></p><p></p><p>Raptors Nation is getting <em>vada</em> – and that's a good thing. </p><p></p><p></p><p>After the success of <em>Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada</em>, announcers Parminder Singh and Harnarayan Singh will now call Raptors games in the language of north India. </p><p></p><p></p><p>(<em>Vada</em> means bigger in Punjabi.) </p><p></p><p></p><p>"I think this was natural," says Parminder. "We did one Raptors game in March and the response was terrific. It was even picked up for broadcast in California." </p><p></p><p></p><p>Starting Nov. 22, the two will call Raptors games televised Sunday on CBC. As with hockey, they'll air on Rogers, Bell and Shaw cable channels across the country. </p><p></p><p></p><p>In the meantime, the two announcers have to come up with a proper lexicon to describe NBA action. They want their call to be colourful and fast-paced – just like the game – and are sure they can pull it off, with assists to NBA sportscasters like Chuck Swirsky. </p><p>Now the voice of the Chicago Bulls, Swirsky called Raptors games for a decade. A pet phrase was "Get out the salami and cheese mama, this ball game is over!" </p><p></p><p></p><p>Parminder will give this a Punjabi spin: "<em>Bebe</em>, bring out the <em>dal</em> and <em>roti </em>... this game's over." <em>Dal</em> is lentil and <em>roti</em> is flatbread, staples in an Indian meal. <em>Bebe </em>is a pet name for grandmothers in Punjabi. By weaving in Punjabi phrases and terms, the two want to make viewing their Raptors broadcasts a family event. </p><p></p><p></p><p>It worked for hockey.</p><p></p><p></p><p>In its second season, <em>Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada</em> has a national audience of about 100,000, says Parminder. </p><p></p><p></p><p>He believes numbers will be equally high for the Raptors, the only NBA team in Canada. </p><p></p><p></p><p>According to the 2006 census, Punjabi is fourth among non-official languages used in Canada. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Raptors play-by-play may get extended to other languages, said Chris Hebb at Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, noting Toronto's evolving demographics. "People should be able to follow their team in their own language." </p><p></p><p></p><p>Basketball is a sport that attracts different cultures, says Harnarayan, a CBC reporter in Calgary. "Raptors' composition is diverse and so is its fan base." </p><p></p><p></p><p>The game gained popularity among local Punjabis when Nav Bhatia, Mississauga's well-known car dealer, became a keen Raptors follower. Nicknamed "superfan," Bhatia is a presence at every game at Air Canada Centre. </p><p></p><p></p><p>If Bhatia made the Raptors popular, Harnarayan and Toronto-based Parminder want to make the team a household name. </p><p></p><p></p><p>In hockey, the pair announce two NHL games back to back, then interact with viewers on a Facebook group, asking game questions and giving prizes. That format likely won't change for basketball.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Punjabi play-by-play will bring the house down, predicted Harb Kahlon, a 27-year-old Raptors fan who enjoys <em>Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada</em>. "I don't watch it because it's in Punjabi, but because it's a tonne of fun."</p><p>Punjabi telecasts help newcomers connect to their adopted country, said Kahlon. "Sports is without any boundaries and play-by-play in a local language helps (immigrants) integrate with mainstream." </p><p>First hockey, now basketball. </p><p>What next? </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Vancouver Olympics, says Parminder. The two are in talks with Omni TV to call selected events in Punjabi. "Probably hockey and figure skating," he said.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tejwant Singh, post: 114673, member: 138"] [B]Sikh Sportscasters Go to the basket, building on NHL telecasts that draw 100,000 viewers nationally[/B] Raptors Nation is getting [I]vada[/I] – and that's a good thing. After the success of [I]Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada[/I], announcers Parminder Singh and Harnarayan Singh will now call Raptors games in the language of north India. ([I]Vada[/I] means bigger in Punjabi.) "I think this was natural," says Parminder. "We did one Raptors game in March and the response was terrific. It was even picked up for broadcast in California." Starting Nov. 22, the two will call Raptors games televised Sunday on CBC. As with hockey, they'll air on Rogers, Bell and Shaw cable channels across the country. In the meantime, the two announcers have to come up with a proper lexicon to describe NBA action. They want their call to be colourful and fast-paced – just like the game – and are sure they can pull it off, with assists to NBA sportscasters like Chuck Swirsky. Now the voice of the Chicago Bulls, Swirsky called Raptors games for a decade. A pet phrase was "Get out the salami and cheese mama, this ball game is over!" Parminder will give this a Punjabi spin: "[I]Bebe[/I], bring out the [I]dal[/I] and [I]roti [/I]... this game's over." [I]Dal[/I] is lentil and [I]roti[/I] is flatbread, staples in an Indian meal. [I]Bebe [/I]is a pet name for grandmothers in Punjabi. By weaving in Punjabi phrases and terms, the two want to make viewing their Raptors broadcasts a family event. It worked for hockey. In its second season, [I]Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada[/I] has a national audience of about 100,000, says Parminder. He believes numbers will be equally high for the Raptors, the only NBA team in Canada. According to the 2006 census, Punjabi is fourth among non-official languages used in Canada. Raptors play-by-play may get extended to other languages, said Chris Hebb at Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, noting Toronto's evolving demographics. "People should be able to follow their team in their own language." Basketball is a sport that attracts different cultures, says Harnarayan, a CBC reporter in Calgary. "Raptors' composition is diverse and so is its fan base." The game gained popularity among local Punjabis when Nav Bhatia, Mississauga's well-known car dealer, became a keen Raptors follower. Nicknamed "superfan," Bhatia is a presence at every game at Air Canada Centre. If Bhatia made the Raptors popular, Harnarayan and Toronto-based Parminder want to make the team a household name. In hockey, the pair announce two NHL games back to back, then interact with viewers on a Facebook group, asking game questions and giving prizes. That format likely won't change for basketball. The Punjabi play-by-play will bring the house down, predicted Harb Kahlon, a 27-year-old Raptors fan who enjoys [I]Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada[/I]. "I don't watch it because it's in Punjabi, but because it's a tonne of fun." Punjabi telecasts help newcomers connect to their adopted country, said Kahlon. "Sports is without any boundaries and play-by-play in a local language helps (immigrants) integrate with mainstream." First hockey, now basketball. What next? The Vancouver Olympics, says Parminder. The two are in talks with Omni TV to call selected events in Punjabi. "Probably hockey and figure skating," he said. [/QUOTE]
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