“Guru Nanak’s environmentalism upholds the ethical objectives of contemporary eco-theologians—their concern with justice based on care pertaining to our present lives. We cannot be waiting for the future ‘kingdom’ of God, caution feminist scholars. The […]
There is a striking verse in Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), the Sacred Sikh Scripture. Its author, Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhi-sm: ਗੁਰੂਸਮੁੰਦੁਨਦੀਸਭਿਸਿਖੀਨਾਤੈਜਿਤੁਵਡਿਆਈ॥– Guru Nanak Dev. SGGS, p. 150 Gurū samunḏ naḏī sabẖ […]
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism, one of the youngest religions. Guru Nanak became the first Sikh Guru and his spiritual teachings laid the foundation on which Sikhism was formed. Considered a religious innovator, […]
Bandi Chhor Divas, i.e., “the day of release of detainees” holds a great significance for the Sikhs since it was on this day in 1619 that the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Hargobind, returned […]
Guru Ram Das was the fourth Sikh Guru of the 10 Gurus of Sikhism. He is founder of Ramdaspur, later known as Amritsar, the centre of Sikhism and the site of the Sikhs’ principal place […]
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, renowned as the Lion of the Punjab or Sher-e-Punjab was born on November 13, 1780, in Gujranwala, (now in Pakistan). The great ruler and great warrior was the founder of the Sikh […]
38 years after it took place, the infamous Operation Blue Star is a festering wound for the Sikh community the world over whose psyche was terribly hurt to find their Holiest Shrine desecrated, the Holy […]
Guru Arjan (April 15, 1563 – May 30,1606) was the first of the two Gurus martyred in the Sikh faith and the fifth of the 10 Sikh Gurus. He compiled the first official edition of […]
Guru Tegh Bahadur Jayanti 2022 or Prakash Parv 2022 is being celebrated on April 21 to mark the birth of the Ninth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Tegh Bahadur. This year marks the 400th year of […]
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a harvest festival celebrated in India and in parts of the world largely by the Sikh community. The day holds great significance and is celebrated as Sikh New Year, […]
The creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh was the greatest achievements of his genius. It gave birth to a movement which had far reaching effects. It brought a new belief into being and […]
Following the death of Teg Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the most important of all the Gurus with the exception of Guru Nanak, assumed leadership of the Sikhs. Gobind Rai, whose name was altered to […]
“The Spirit of Charhdi-kala is all about rising to the occasion, whenever standing up and speaking out becomes quintessential, whether for one’s own rights or to protect another who is being subjugated, oppressed, tormented and […]
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): More than a dozen lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to designate April 14 of each year as National Sikh Day. Observing that […]
NEW DELHI/NEW YORK (TIP): The Centre in coordination with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) will be holding a two-day commemoration event at Red Fort in New Delhi on April 20 and 21, to […]
Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival that takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chet, which usually falls in March. This, by a tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh, follows the Hindu […]
NEW DELHI/NEW YORK (TIP): Indian mountaineer and Padma Shri Awardee Major HPS Ahluwalia has died at the age of 85. The Indian Spinal Injuries Centre founder breathed his last on Friday, January 14, 2022, according […]
LUDHIANA/NEW YORK TIP): Padma Shri awardee Gurmat Sangeet legend Prof Kartar Singh (94) passed away in Ludhiana on January 2, 2022, according to a belated report. Prof Kartar Singh won several prestigious honors for his […]
Commemorating the 356th Sacred Anniversary of his Blessed Advent in the city of Patna, State of Bihar in India, the disciples of Guru Gobind Singh Sahibji offer homage to the multi-dimensional Prophet, the Beacon-of-Light, who […]
Makar Sankranti is the first major festival to be celebrated in India and usually takes place in January, this year the festival will be celebrated on January 14. Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival […]
The three-day annual Shaheedi Sabha (Jor Mela) was held in the sacred memory of Guru Gobind Singh’s two younger sons- Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, who were buried, alive in a brick wall here. The […]
As the Sikh community across the world remembers the sacrifice of the ‘Chaar Sahibzade’, Parivar Vichora Gurdwara deserves a special mention, as this is where the family of Guru Gobind Singh’s family got separated. Unfortunately, […]
“The Vision and Mission of Oneness, as enunciated by Guru Nanak Rai Ji (circa 1469 to 1539) The Prophet of Unification of Humanity, is based on the premise: “There is One Light of Our Creator […]
The ‘Kirat’ (endeavor) philosophy, the ethos of work-culture, espoused by Guru Nanak Dev Ji revolves around the basic concepts of honest earnings, compassionate sharing and remembrance of Divine Noumenon to remain in a blissful state […]
Five centuries ago, Guru Nanak undertook a worldwide journey to alert people of both the Sindhu civilization east of Sindh River Delta, and those of Turk civilizations west of Sindh Delta against clergy-concocted religion. Everywhere […]
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