Nanakshahi Calendar

SGPC Jatha Denied Visas to visit Pakistan for observing Shaheedi Gurpurab as MEA did not grant clearance

Dal Khalsa Releases Orignal Nanakshahi Calender (Samvat 549) From Shri Akal Takhat Sahib

Sikh bodies mark Gurpurab of Guru Ram Dass Ji as per Original Nanakshahi Calendar

SYP to mark Guru Granth Sahib Prakash Dihara on Sept. 1 as per ‘Original’ Nanakshahi Calendar

Sikh Youth of Punjab marks Shaheedi Gurpurb of Guru Arjan Dev Ji as per ‘Nanakshahi’

Australian Prime Minister and Vic Premier sends message on Nanakshahi New Year

PSGPC raises Nanakshahi Calendar as rider to handing over Kartarpur Sahib Kar Seva to SGPC

Sikh Jatha reaches Lahore to mark martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Ji

Hold Sarbat Khalsa at Nankana Sahib on Nanakshahi Calendar issue: Sarna

Nanakshahi Calendar Row: SGPC Jatha denied visas by Pakistan; PSGPC to mark Shaeedi Gurpurb on June 16

Nanakshahi Calendar Issue: SGPC warns Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee

Committee on Nanakshahi Calendar issue put on back burner

Sikh groups release Nanakshahi calendar in Frankfurt (Germany)

Dal Khalsa releases unammended version of Nanakshahi Calendar

Sikh diaspora bodies oppose move to replace Nanakshahi Calendar

Pakistan Gurdwara committee to continue with original Nanakshahi calendar

Committing fraud, the SGPC has killed Nanakshahi calendar systematically and buried it secretly: Dal Khalsa

SGPC likely to revert to Bikrami Calendar, may keep ‘Nanakshahi’ label; Media reports

Dal Khasla, AGPC object to Penal announced on Nanakshahi Calendar issue

Jathedars announce 18 member committee on Nankshahi Calendar issue

Don’t listen to Sant Samaj and revert back to original Nanakshahi Calendar, Jathedars urged

Pak minister says Gurdwaras in Pakistan will continue to follow Original Nanakshahi calendar

Sikh bodies to discuss hot issues, support Jathedar Nandgarh in 15 January meeting at Talwandi Sabo

Sant Samaj want Sukhbir Badal to get Jathedar Nandgarh removed

Nanakshahi Calendar issue: Sikh bodies to meet Akal Takht Jathedar on Jan. 01

Sant Samaj want Akal Takht to discard Nanakshahi calendar and revert to Bikrami Calendar

Implementation of the original Nanakshahi calendar is vital for the unity of the Sikhs: SYP

Jathedar again changes Parkash Gurpurb date to Dec. 28; Demand for permanent solution grows stronger

American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee seeks restoration of original Nanakshahi Calendar

Nanakshahi Calendar issue is in focus again: Pakistan Gurdwara Committee to convene ‘Sikh Convention’

Dal Khalsa want Jathedar to decalre date for Parkash Gurpurb of 10th Guru as per Original Nanakshahi Calendar

“Closed door” meeting between Sarna and Akal Takhat Jathedar, media repot

Five Jathedars to meet today, 6 June violent clash, Nankshahi Calendar also on agenda

Sikh Jatha leaves for Pakistan to mark Shaheedi Gurpurb of Guru Arjan Ji; SGPC & DSGMC accused to creating hurdles

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Nanakshahi Calendar

Dal Khalsa Dedicates 552 Nanakshahi Calendar to Kartarpur Corridor

March 6, 2020

The Dal Khalsa today repressed Nanakshhi year 552 calendar after an Ardas at Akal Takht Sahib.

By Removing ‘Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism’ Canadian Govt. Corrects Its Own Mistake: Dal Khalsa

April 14, 2019

Dal Khalsa and its youth wing Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) welcome the removal of "Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism" reference in the Canada Public Safety Report 2018. This correction of mistake by the Canadian government was a victory of lobbying and diplomatic efforts of Sikh Canadians and Diaspora, said leaders of both the groups.

SGPC Agrees to Send Jatha to Pakistan on Sher-E-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Barsi

June 21, 2018

SGPC has reportedly decided to send a Sikh jatha to Pakistan to observe the Barsi (death anniversary) of Sher-E-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Dal Khalsa Releases Original Version Of Nanakshahi Calendar At Hoshiarpur

March 16, 2018

The pro-freedom party of the Sikhs, Dal Khalsa while sticking to the original version of Nanakshahi calendar adopted in 2003, released the copy of current year Samat 550.

Pity That Disgraced & Rejected Jathedar’s Are Passing Sermons: Dal Khalsa

November 13, 2017

Sticking to original Nanakshahi calendar adopted in April 2003, the Dal Khalsa has resolved that they would be observing the Gurpurab of

Dal Khalsa urges SGPC to Bring Damdami Taksal and Dhadrianwale to Table and Resolve Differences

November 12, 2017

Observing that the credibility and authority of Sikh institutions, including SGPC, have been undermined and compromised due to the dabbling of corrupt politics of SAD (Badal), the Dal Khalsa expressed serious concern over the lingering animosity between Damdami Taksal and Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwala and unresolved Nanakshahi calendar issue.

SGPC Jatha Denied Visas to visit Pakistan for observing Shaheedi Gurpurab as MEA did not grant clearance

May 20, 2017

In the midst of on going bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan, the Sikh Jatha from Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) will not travel

Dal Khalsa Releases Orignal Nanakshahi Calender (Samvat 549) From Shri Akal Takhat Sahib

March 14, 2017

In a meticulous attempt to step up its campaign to restore the original Nanakshahi Calendar, the pro-freedom Sikh party Dal Khalsa launched the year 549 calendar

Sikh bodies mark Gurpurab of Guru Ram Dass Ji as per Original Nanakshahi Calendar

October 9, 2016

Panthic Talmel Sangathan and Akal Purakh Ki Fauj celebrated Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Ram Dass Ji today in accordance with the original Nanakshahi Calendar.

SYP to mark Guru Granth Sahib Prakash Dihara on Sept. 1 as per ‘Original’ Nanakshahi Calendar

August 29, 2016

Commemorating the 412th anniversary of first parkash of Guru Granth Sahib as per the original version of Nanakshahi calendar, the Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) will organize a conference on Sep 1 at Tanda.

Sikh Youth of Punjab marks Shaheedi Gurpurb of Guru Arjan Dev Ji as per ‘Nanakshahi’

June 16, 2016

To commemorate the martyrdom day of fifth Guru Arjan Dev as per original Nanakshahi calendar, the Dal Khalsa’s youth wing -Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) organized a seminar titled Martyrdom-then and now here today.

Australian Prime Minister and Vic Premier sends message on Nanakshahi New Year

March 10, 2016

Australian Prime Minister Mr. Malcolm Turnbull has congratulated the Sikh Community worldwide on the start of 548th Sikh or Nanakshahi New Year.

PSGPC raises Nanakshahi Calendar as rider to handing over Kartarpur Sahib Kar Seva to SGPC

August 8, 2015

A day after making an announcement to hand over the ‘kar sewa’ of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib to the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhdak Committee (SGPC), the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) has clarified that there were certain pre-conditions to the handing over of the Kar Seva. PSGPC said that the SGPC needs to fulfil these condition before getting the ‘kar sewa’.

Sikh Jatha reaches Lahore to mark martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Ji

June 15, 2015

Unimpressed by arguments of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee continues to follow 'original' version of Nanakshahi Calendar.

Hold Sarbat Khalsa at Nankana Sahib on Nanakshahi Calendar issue: Sarna

May 26, 2015

Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) led by Sarna Brothers of Delhi has said that a “Sarbar Khalsa” should be convened at Nankana Sahib to sort out Nanakshahi Calendar controversy.

Nanakshahi Calendar Row: SGPC Jatha denied visas by Pakistan; PSGPC to mark Shaeedi Gurpurb on June 16

May 23, 2015

Nanakshahi Calendar row has clouded the aspirations of some of the Sikh devotees to observe martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Ji at the place of his martyrdom in Lahore as the Pakistan High Commission has denied visas to SGPC Jatha.

Nanakshahi Calendar Issue: SGPC warns Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee

May 23, 2015

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has asked Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) to start following amended version of Nanakshahi Calendar. In a written statement issued from Amritsar, SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar advised Pak Gurdwara panel to “follow directives of Akal Takht Sahib”.

Committee on Nanakshahi Calendar issue put on back burner

May 11, 2015

Committees constituted to 'sort out' Nanakshahi Calendar issue and to prepare the draft for norm regarding appointment, retirement and jurisdiction of Jathedars of Sikh Takhats, have been put in cold storage.

Sikh groups release Nanakshahi calendar in Frankfurt (Germany)

April 20, 2015

Frankfurt: Local committee of Gurudwara Sikh Center Frankfurt organized a Gurmat Samagam dedicated to ‘Khalsa Pragat Dihara’ in which Sikh from various places participated in this samagam. Kirtani Jatha of Bhai Amrik Singh Kathiali, Hazoori Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib, recited Gurbani Kirtan and Dhadi Jatha of Bhai Gurdial Singh Lakhpur shared history of the […]

Dal Khalsa releases unammended version of Nanakshahi Calendar

March 23, 2015

The Dal Khalsa today released the original version of the Nanakshahi calendar at a Gurdwara built in memory of June 1984 martyrs within the premises of Darbar Sahib putting the SGPC in a spot.

Sikh diaspora bodies oppose move to replace Nanakshahi Calendar

March 17, 2015

Jalandhar, Punjab: Sikh organizations across the globe stands divided on the issue of amendments to the Nanakshahi Calendar. Whereas the SGPC has reportedly reverted back to Bikrami Calendar (a lunar calendar) this year, various Sikh organizations, majority of which comprises Sikh diaspora bodies, have taken a stand in favor of 'original' Nanakshahi calendar (a solar calendar).

Pakistan Gurdwara committee to continue with original Nanakshahi calendar

March 16, 2015

Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has expressed reservations on amended version of Nanakshahi Calendar recently released by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Amritsar, India. The SGPC has released provisional calendar for the year 547 Nanakshahi (2015-16 AD).

Committing fraud, the SGPC has killed Nanakshahi calendar systematically and buried it secretly: Dal Khalsa

March 15, 2015

Stating that the cat is out of the bag, the Dal Khalsa today fired a salvo against the SGPC accusing the so-called premier institution of the Sikhs for playing a fraud on Sikhs. The organization has stated that committing sin, the SGPC has killed Nanakshahi calendar systematically and buried it secretly.

SGPC likely to revert to Bikrami Calendar, may keep ‘Nanakshahi’ label; Media reports

March 12, 2015

There are reports that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) may revert to Bikrami Calendar replacing out Nanakshahi Calendar. As per media reports SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar yesterday met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to seek clarity over the issue of calendar for the Sikh New Year beginning March 14, 2015.

Dal Khasla, AGPC object to Penal announced on Nanakshahi Calendar issue

March 10, 2015

Sikh bodies- Dal Khalsa and American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (AGPC) have raised objections against penal announced by Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, on Nanakshahi Calendar issue. Terming it as "one-sided" move Dal Khalsa chief spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said that the committee seems to have been formed with the sole motive reimposing 'Bikrami Calendar'.

Jathedars announce 18 member committee on Nankshahi Calendar issue

March 9, 2015

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today announced to form an eighteen member committee to find solution of Nanakshahi Calendar issue. The decision reportedly taken in a meeting of five Sikh Jathedars.

Don’t listen to Sant Samaj and revert back to original Nanakshahi Calendar, Jathedars urged

March 9, 2015

Ahead of Takht Jathedar's meeting on Nanakshahi Calendar issue, former Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Balwant Singh Nandgarh, on March 08, said the views of those who didn’t follow the Sikh “rehat maryada” should not be given any importance while deliberating on the key issue of Nanakshahi calendar. He was apparently targeting the Sant Samaj ahead of the Sikh clergy meeting on March 09.

Pak minister says Gurdwaras in Pakistan will continue to follow Original Nanakshahi calendar

February 19, 2015

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Pir Mohammad Amin-ul-Hasnat Shah has said they would continue to follow the original Nanakshahi calendar of the Sikhs in Pakistan.

Sikh bodies to discuss hot issues, support Jathedar Nandgarh in 15 January meeting at Talwandi Sabo

January 14, 2015

Representatives of various Sikh organisations are expected to hold a meeting at Takht Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo on January 15.

Sant Samaj want Sukhbir Badal to get Jathedar Nandgarh removed

December 31, 2014

Sant Samaj leaders led by Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma reportedly met Sukhbir Badal in New Delhi. Sant Samaj leaders asked Sukhbir Badal to get Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh removed as Jatehdar of Takht Damdama Sahib.

Nanakshahi Calendar issue: Sikh bodies to meet Akal Takht Jathedar on Jan. 01

December 25, 2014

Representatives of certain Sikh organizations announced to meet Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on January 1, 2015 to seek implementation of the original Nanakshahi calendar. The organization, who gathered at Takht Damdama Sahib on Dec. 24, extended support to Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh, the Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, on Nanakshahi Calendar issue.

Sant Samaj want Akal Takht to discard Nanakshahi calendar and revert to Bikrami Calendar

December 23, 2014

Members of the Sant Samaj yesterday (Dec. 22) met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and handed him over a memorandum, seeking revocation of Sikh calendar called Nankshahi Calendar. Members of Sant Samaj also demanded the implementation of the Hindu calendar called ‘Bikrami Calendar’.

Implementation of the original Nanakshahi calendar is vital for the unity of the Sikhs: SYP

December 21, 2014

Dal Khalsa youth wing ‘Sikh Youth of Punjab’ has reasserted it’s stand to follow the original Nanakshahi Calendar. A gathering of the Sikh Youth of Punjab today observed in a resolution that ‘implementing the original Nanakshahi calendar is vital for the unity of the Sikhs’.

Jathedar again changes Parkash Gurpurb date to Dec. 28; Demand for permanent solution grows stronger

November 25, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib, announced that Guru Gobind Singh ji's Parkash Gurpurb will be celebrated on December 28 as per the amended Nanakshahi calendar.

American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee seeks restoration of original Nanakshahi Calendar

November 23, 2014

New York: Following confusion over date of Parkash Gurpurb of 10th Sikh Guru, the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has once again raised the demand of implementing the original Nanakshahi Calendar which was adopted by SGPC in 2003.

Nanakshahi Calendar issue is in focus again: Pakistan Gurdwara Committee to convene ‘Sikh Convention’

November 21, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: The issue Nanakshahi Calendar is once again in focus. The Pakistan Sikh Grudwara Prabhandal Committee (PSGPC) is reportedly preparing to hold a ‘Sikh Conference’ at Nankana Sahib this issue. PSGPC was set to hold the convention on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji but it was postponed after the participants faced visa issues.

Dal Khalsa want Jathedar to decalre date for Parkash Gurpurb of 10th Guru as per Original Nanakshahi Calendar

November 20, 2014

Hoshiarpur, Punjab: The Dal Khalsa has criticized Giani Gurbachan Singh for creating further confusion on the Parkash day of Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh by fixing Jan 7 for this year and not considering Jan 5, the date which was fixed as per original Nanakshahi calendar. Party spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh, Dr Manjinder Singh and […]

“Closed door” meeting between Sarna and Akal Takhat Jathedar, media repot

June 18, 2014

Moga, Punjab (June 18, 2014): Just after he returned from Pakistan, former Delhi Gurdwara Prabandhak committee chief Paramjeet Singh Sarna reportedly meet Akal Takhat Jathedar Giyani Gurbachan Singh behind “closed door”. According to a report published by Punjab Spectrum news portal, Sarna might have discussed issues of Sikhs living in Pakistan and the issue of […]

Five Jathedars to meet today, 6 June violent clash, Nankshahi Calendar also on agenda

June 15, 2014

According to media reports Jathedars Five Sikh Takhats are going to hold a meeting at Amritsar on June 15.

Sikh Jatha leaves for Pakistan to mark Shaheedi Gurpurb of Guru Arjan Ji; SGPC & DSGMC accused to creating hurdles

June 9, 2014

A Sikh Jatha comprising 281 yatris yesterday crossed over to Pakistan by road from Atari-Vagha international border. This Jatha was sent by Shiromani Akali Dal (Sarna faction), Khalra Mission Committee (KMC), Nankana Sahib Sikh Yatri Jatha and Bhai Mardana Yadgari Committee; while the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), controlled by Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), refrained from sending Jathas to Pakistan in Nanakshahi Calendar row.

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