Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth master of Sikhs, was born on January 5, 1667, as “Gobind Rai” at Patna Sahib, Bihar. He became Guru on November 24, 1675, at the age of nine, following […]
Ancient martial art of ‘stick-fighting’ was in vogue for self-defence since times immemorial and Sikh martial art ‘Gatka’, based on stick-fight, developed as self-defensive style after fourteenth century in old Punjab. It is associated with […]
Punjab has a long musical history, with traditional instruments dating back centuries. Such instruments had left an indelible mark on Punjab’s heritage. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s follower Bhai Mardana used to play the Rabab, a […]
Vaisakhi, also spelled Baisakhi, is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It will be celebrated on April 14 this year. It also commemorates 1699, the year Sikhism was born In Punjab […]
7th April 1924 3rd Shaheedhi Jatha of 500 Akali Satyagrahies, led by Sardar Santa Singh courted arrest upon reaching Gangsar, Jaito. 1948 Akali Dal passed resolution to keep its independent entity. 8th April 1929 Bhagat […]
Guru Arjan Dev Ji is the fifth Master of the Sikhs. He stood against the Moghul rulers of the time for the human rights of the people of India. His birth anniversary in 2023 falls […]
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji is the ninth Master of the Sikhs who sacrificed his life to secure the right to practice one’s chosen faith. His birth anniversary in 2023 falls on April 11. Guru Tegh […]
24th March 1664 Guru Har Krishan Ji visited Aurangzeb’s court. This is the time Guru Sahib visited Aurangzeb’s court, when Ram Rai emphatically declared that the decision of his father in selecting his younger brother […]
3rd March 1644 Sixth Patshah, Guru Hargobind Ji departed from this planet at Kirtapur. This is the actual date of Joti Jot, although it is observed on a different date by Guru Khalsa Panth. 1762 […]
Falling on the second day of the month of Chet, which usually comes in March as per the Gregorian calendar, Hola Mohalla is all about exploring the essence of Punjabi culture. Organized at a grand […]
27th January 1682 Janam Din Baba Deep Singh Ji. Known as Deepaa in his childhood, he was born on 14 Magh Sunmat 1737 to mother Mata Jeeonee and father Bhai Bhagtoo at Paahoowind, Amritsar. He […]
20th January 1706 Guru Gobind Singh Sahib reached Talwandi, where he set camp, outside the village, is the location of Gurduara Damdamaa Sahib. Dam damaa means breathing place. That is take a breather after the […]
Makar Sankranti is an important Hindu festival celebrated in different forms in India and Nepal. The festival is celebrated when the sun enters into Makar rashi in Pausha month. It is celebrated every year either […]
Maghi is the occassion when Sikhs commemorate the sacrifice of forty Sikhs, who fought for Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh master. Maghi, Makara Sankranti, the first day of the month of Magh. The eve […]
13th January 1588: Foundation stone of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, laid by Sain Mia Mir. Foundation stone of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, was laid down by the renowned Sufi Saint of Qadiry order, Mir Mohamed […]
6th January 1846 Battle of Budowal between Sikhs and British. 1989 Sirdar Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh hanged for gunning down Indira Gandhi. As Prime Minister of India, she had ordered the June 1984 attack […]
Guru Gobind Rai, who later became Guru Gobind Singh, is the tenth and last Sikh Guru, a spiritual leader, philosopher, poet and a great warrior. He emerged as tenth Sikh Guru at age nine after […]
30th December 1734 Mata Sahib Kaur sent a Hukamnama for Bhai Mann Singh Ji. 1922 Second meeting of Babbars at Jassowal, Dec. 20-31, to decide the reformation of the Jholichuks. 31st December 1612 Guru Hargobind […]
DECEMBER 23, 2022, TO DECEMBER 29, 2022 22nd December 1666 Parkash Utsav, Patshahi Tenth, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Gobind Singh, born as Gobind Das or Gobind Rai, was the tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual […]
16th December 1634 Battle of Lahara Gaga between Moghals and Sikhs. 1665 Guru Tegh Bahadhur released from Aurangzeb’s detention. 1705 Guru Gobind Singh reached Rai Kot. 1971 Pakistani solidiers surrendered to General Jagjit Singh Arora. […]
The martyrdom of the four “Sahibzaade” (Sons) is an important and integral part of the Sikh history and the occasion of their martyrdom is remembered, and commemorated both with great vigour and very acute sadness, […]
1710 Baba Gurbakhash Singh (Banda Bahadur) escapes Mughal forces. 1946 Nehru introduces assurances for Sikhs in Constituent Assembly. 1979 The Dal Khalsa in its first annual conference at Gurdaspur passed a resolution demanding the declaring […]
“Guru Nanak’s message can be briefly summarized as a doctrine of salvation through disciplined meditation on the divine name. The divine name signifies the total manifestation of God, a single Being, immanent both in the […]
15th-century inter-continental globe-trotter sans cash, credit/ATM-card & multi-million airplane Humble Tribute on the 553rd Anniversary of the Blessed Advent of Satguru Nanak Rai Sahibji The Vision and Mission of Oneness, as enunciated by Guru Nanak […]
I am reminded of a story – call it a fable – dating back to 1986. A middle-aged Sikh, travelling from Toronto to Delhi, had a memorable encounter with a young boy at an international […]
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