Sikhism

Rochester Gurdwara Kirpan Ban lifted; Judge acknowledges the authority of Akal Takht over global Sikh Issues

International film maker Meera Dewan produced documentary on “Langar”

Prof. Bhullar’s issue remained in focus during Khalsa Sajna Nagar Kirtan in Toronto

Caste discrimination set to become unlawful in the United Kingdom

Sikhs must follow Jews in the field of education: Baba Sewa Singh Khadur Sahib

Sikh Environment Day declared Annual Sikh event by Five Takhats; EcoSikh Welcomes the move

Six Sikh devotees died, 32 injured, in tragic mishap near Anadpur Sahib

SGPC launched Live Kirtan app for iPhone, iPad

Understanding the Kirpan (by World Sikh Organization of Canada)

Waheguru’s grace: Wisconsin shooting victims Sikh preacher Bhai Punjab Singh shows the signs of improvement

Claremont Lincoln University (Southern California) to inaugurates Sikh Studies Center

Paying glowing tributes to Sahibzada’s, SYP urges youth to overcome petty temptations and fears

More than a million expected to pay homage to Sikh martyrs (Chhote Sahibzade) at Fatehgarh Sahib

EcoFest – Environmentally tied talent competition is announced for Punjab Students

White House Celebrates Guru Nanak’s Gurpurab for the third Time amidst applause from US Sikhs

US President Barack Obama’s statement on Parkash Gurpurb

Aap sabh noo, Guru Nanak Sahib Ji de parkash utsav dee lakh lakh vadaee hove ji, says NDP Leader

Guru Nanak Sahib’s Parkash Gurpurb observed by Sikhs

Leicester Sikhs gathered in thousands on Nagar Kirtan to observe Gurpurb celebrations

Stockton Sikh Gurudwara’s 100th anniversary noted in US Congress

Respecting freedom of Religion, California school allowed Kirpans for Sikh students

Rubabi Bhai Lal passed away; He was 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana Ji

Rubabi Bhai Lal admitted to hospital after heart attack

Holy City status for Nankana Sahib

Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib Joining the Green Pilgrimage Network (GPN) at XI CBD at Hyderabad

United Sikhs initiates community outreach: Opens Guru Nanak Food Pantry in Greater Los Angeles Area

Muslims offered Eid payers in Sikh Gurudwara

Through the eyes of Sikh kids: A profound lesson in tolerance

UK Advertising Standards Agency banned advert for offending Sikhs

BBC expresses regret over suggestive misconception regarding Sikh religion

Guru Gobind Singh Ji – by Prof. Puran Singh

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Sikh Thanksgiving – by Dr. Satpal Singh

Guru Teg Bahadur- Daram di chaadar

Pakistan PM discusses establishment University named after Guru Nanak

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Greetings on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ram Dass Ji

October 9, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 09, 2013): Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) extends greetings on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ram Dass Ji to all the readers/visitors.

Nagar Kirtan held at Amritsar on the occasion of Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ram Dass Ji

October 8, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 09, 2013): Sikh sangat in large numbers participated in a Nagar Kirtan held in the historic city of Amritsar on October 08 to mark the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ram Dass Ji. The Nagar Kirtan started from Sri Darbar Sahib complex and passed through various places.

Conference on Sri Guru Grant Sahib at Sikh Gurdwara San Jose on Sept 14

September 8, 2013

San Jose (September 08, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh Gurdwara San Jose and Chardi Kalaa Foundation is going to hold 2nd annual conference on Sri Guru Granth Sahib from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, September 14, 2013.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Ji: Shabad ton Shahadat Takk – Speech of Sikh Scholar S. Ajmer Singh

July 3, 2013

New Delhi, India (June 03, 2013): This is video recording of speech of Sikh Scholar and Historian Sirdar Ajmer Singh on "Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji - Shabad ton Shahadat Takk". This speech was delivered during a program held by the Sikh Youth Forum on June 29, 2013 at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Mukharjee Nanar, Delhi.

Sikhpoint announces new magazine focusing on Sikh life-style

June 20, 2013

Orange County, CA (June 19, 2013): According to a press release by the Jessi Kaur, Editor of the Sikhpoint, a newly revamped website focusing on Sikh lifestyle was launched on June 14, 2013.

Rochester Gurdwara Kirpan Ban lifted; Judge acknowledges the authority of Akal Takht over global Sikh Issues

June 14, 2013

It is important to note that while lifting the complete ban on Kirpan at Gurdwara of Rochester, Judge Rosenbaum referred to Sri Akal Takht Sahib as the supreme Sikh authority and acknowledged its influence over Sikh affairs around the globe.

International film maker Meera Dewan produced documentary on “Langar”

May 17, 2013

Khadoor Sahib, Punjab (May 17, 2013): According to a press release by PRO Nishan-e-Sikhi: "after dedicating many documentaries to society disseminating positive messages before it, the international award winning film maker Meera Dewan now came with her new production piece “Gur Prasad; The Grace of Food”, an interesting and introductory documentary of 58 minutes on India’s tradition of food sharing (called ‘Langer’ in Sikh tradition) basically made for Film division of ministry of information and broadcasting, Government of India".

Prof. Bhullar’s issue remained in focus during Khalsa Sajna Nagar Kirtan in Toronto

May 7, 2013

Toronto, Canada (May 07, 2013): It is learnt that more than eighty thousand Sikhs participated in Khalsa Sajna Nagar Kirtan that was held on May 05, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. The Nagar Kirtan started from Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Melton and concluded at Sikh Spiritual Centre, Rexdale.

Caste discrimination set to become unlawful in the United Kingdom

April 24, 2013

London, United Kingdom (April 23, 2013): It is learnt that on April 23, 2013 the UK became the first European country to pass legislation on caste discrimination. Many including all Sikh organisations agree caste discrimination is ‘unacceptable and must not be tolerated’ as stated by the Government Minister.

Sikhs must follow Jews in the field of education: Baba Sewa Singh Khadur Sahib

April 10, 2013

If leaders of any nation are concerned about future of their people, the nation has bright future, but ironically this is not the case of Sikh nation whose leaders should learn something from Jews who were, at once, dying nation but overcome all that with unprecedented wisdom ...

Sikh Environment Day declared Annual Sikh event by Five Takhats; EcoSikh Welcomes the move

March 29, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (March 29, 2013): EcoSikh, a Washington based Sikh body, has welcomed a directive by the Jathedars of Five Sikh Takhats to celebrate Sikh Environment Day on March 14th by all Sikhs.

Six Sikh devotees died, 32 injured, in tragic mishap near Anadpur Sahib

March 27, 2013

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 27, 2013): The celebrations of the Holla Mohalla started at Sri Anandpur Sahib on March 26, 2013 but there is a tragic news also. At least six Sikh pilgrims were reportedly killed while 32 others injured on Tuesday night when the tractor trolley in which they were travelling fell into a gorge near Anandpur Sahib.

The Holy Union of Anand Karaj

March 15, 2013

This week in the UK, the BBC broadcasted two starkly different programmes concerning the Anand Karaj – Sikh wedding ceremony. The first was an Asian Network Report Special which aired live at a drive-time slot on radio and can be heard back online. [...]

SGPC launched Live Kirtan app for iPhone, iPad

March 3, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (March 03, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) launched a new internet application ‘live kirtan’ for the convenience of Sikh Sangat across the globe.

Understanding the Kirpan (by World Sikh Organization of Canada)

January 29, 2013

The Sikh religion is the youngest of the five major world religions. It originated in northern India in the late 1400s, with its founder, Guru Nanak who was a spiritual teacher and social reformer. He directed people to meditate daily (nam japna), work hard (kirat karna), and share their earnings with others without discrimination (vand shakna). These three enjoinders have become the pillars of Sikh society.

Waheguru’s grace: Wisconsin shooting victims Sikh preacher Bhai Punjab Singh shows the signs of improvement

January 21, 2013

Wisconsin, United States (January 21, 2013): Day after day, Raghuvinder and Jaspreet Singh hovered by their nearly comatose father and repeated a single word — a word their dad probably spoke more than any other in his lifetime: “Waheguru.”

Claremont Lincoln University (Southern California) to inaugurates Sikh Studies Center

January 11, 2013

Claremont/California, United States (January 11, 2012): As per media reports with major support from the Sikh Americans, Claremont Lincoln University will inaugurate a Center for Sikh Studies in this city in Southern California February 1, 2013.

Paying glowing tributes to Sahibzada’s, SYP urges youth to overcome petty temptations and fears

December 27, 2012

Kartarpur/Jalandhar (December 27, 2012): To commemorate the martyrdom day of two younger sons and mother of Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh, the 'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) today organized a ‘Khalsa March’ in the town of Kartarpur, 15 kms from here.

More than a million expected to pay homage to Sikh martyrs (Chhote Sahibzade) at Fatehgarh Sahib

December 25, 2012

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (December 25, 2012): More than a million Sikh devotees are expected to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib as part of the three-day Shaheedi Jor Mela, that begun here on December 25, 2012.

EcoFest – Environmentally tied talent competition is announced for Punjab Students

December 22, 2012

Washington, United States (December 22, 2012): EcoSikh, an international environmental body, launched an art and a creativity contest for youth of Punjab in collaboration with a Punjab NGO called Sukrit. Hundreds of Students from all across North India are expected to take part in this unique competition.

White House Celebrates Guru Nanak’s Gurpurab for the third Time amidst applause from US Sikhs

December 14, 2012

Washington DC, USA (December 11, 2012): Birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was celebrated by the White House in the presence of 160 Sikhs from across the United States.

US President Barack Obama’s statement on Parkash Gurpurb

November 29, 2012

I send my best wishes to all those here in America and around the world who are observing the anniversary of birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. As always, this is a time to celebrate the principles of equality, respect, service and interfaith cooperation that are the core of the Sikh faith, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions that Sikh Americans make to our country every day.

Aap sabh noo, Guru Nanak Sahib Ji de parkash utsav dee lakh lakh vadaee hove ji, says NDP Leader

November 29, 2012

Statement by Official Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair on Guru Nanak’s birthday To all followers of the Sikh faith, I extend my best wishes during Gurpurab. [...]

Guru Nanak Sahib’s Parkash Gurpurb observed by Sikhs

November 28, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (November 28, 2012): Guru Nanak Sahib's Parkash Gurpurb was today celebrated by the Sikhs across the globe. In Punjab, Guru Sahib's Gurpurb is observed in almost all Gurudwaras. Thousands of Sikhs gathered in various historic Gurudwaras across the State to pay their obeisance to the founder of Sikh religion.

Leicester Sikhs gathered in thousands on Nagar Kirtan to observe Gurpurb celebrations

November 27, 2012

Leicester, UK (November 27, 2012): It is learnt that thousands of people lined the streets on Sunday, November 25, 2012 during a Nagar Kirtan at Leicester, UK to observe the celebrations of Guru Nanak Ji's 544th Gurpurb (birth anniversary).

Stockton Sikh Gurudwara’s 100th anniversary noted in US Congress

November 15, 2012

California, US (November 15, 2012): According to media reports a US Congressman from Northern California on November 13, 2012 honoured the state’s long-standing Sikh community by formally acknowledging the Stockton Sikh Gurudwara or Stockton Temple’s 100-year anniversary in the Congressional Record.

Respecting freedom of Religion, California school allowed Kirpans for Sikh students

November 6, 2012

California (November 05, 2012): According to reports a Southern California school district has allowed Sikh students to wear the Kirpan in school. It is learnt that at least three high school students in the Jurupa Unified School District will be allowed to wear the approximately 2-inch Kirpan at school after ensuring certain safety measures.

Rubabi Bhai Lal passed away; He was 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana Ji

November 6, 2012

Lahore/Pakistan (November 05, 2012): Rubabi Bhai Lal has passed away. He was 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana Ji – a companion of first Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He was undergoing treatment in a hospital at Lahore as he had suffered a heart attack few days back.

Rubabi Bhai Lal admitted to hospital after heart attack

October 29, 2012

Ludhiana, Punjab (October 29, 2012): According to media reports Rubaabi Bhai Lal was admitted to a hospital in Lahore (Pakistan) as he suffered a heart attack. Bhai Lal, a Muslim by religion is 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana a champaign of Guru Nanak Ji, the founder of Sikh religion.

Holy City status for Nankana Sahib

October 27, 2012

Nankana Sahib, Pakistan (October 27, 2012): According to reports Pakistan has accorded the “holy city” status to Nankana Sahib - the birthplace of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib Joining the Green Pilgrimage Network (GPN) at XI CBD at Hyderabad

October 15, 2012

Hyderabad/India (October 14, 2012): On the 7th day of the U.N.’s COP 11 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Hyderabad, eleven of India’s holy towns and cities came together to launch the India chapter of the international Green Pilgrimage Network (GPN).

United Sikhs initiates community outreach: Opens Guru Nanak Food Pantry in Greater Los Angeles Area

October 15, 2012

Tustin, California (October 15, 2012): According to a newsletter released by the United Sikhs, the NGO has opened the Guru Nanak Food Pantry in Los Angeles in collaboration with Orange County Second Harvest Food Bank. “The Pantry derives its purpose to serve the Greater Orange County area from a cornerstone tradition in the Sikh faith […]

Muslims offered Eid payers in Sikh Gurudwara

August 27, 2012

Dehra Dun (August 27, 2012): The Sikhs of Uttrakhand have set tremendous example of coexistence, accepting the otherness of the others in a respectful manner and they have shown a Sikh solution to the problems of growing intolerance and hatred.

Through the eyes of Sikh kids: A profound lesson in tolerance

August 26, 2012

Last weekend, I had the unenviable task of teaching Sikh children about the massacre in Oak Creek. The kids sat at picnic tables overlooking a lake at sunset at a summer camp in New York state. They chattered excitedly in anticipation of the evening campfire that was to follow. I stood in front of them trying to compose my thoughts, wondering if children in elementary school could even comprehend what happened. I stroked my beard nervously, looked around the class and decided to find out what the kids already knew.

UK Advertising Standards Agency banned advert for offending Sikhs

August 15, 2012

London, England (August 15, 2012): As per media reprots Britain's advertising watchdog has banned an advert by a furniture shop that included an image of Guru Nanak and distorted sacred Sikh verses to suit the company.

BBC expresses regret over suggestive misconception regarding Sikh religion

May 17, 2012

London, England (May 17, 2012): As per a news report of "The Telegraph" "the BBC has expressed regret to Sikhs over comments on a radio discussion suggesting that their faith is “made up of other religions” such as Islam and Hinduism".

Guru Gobind Singh Ji – by Prof. Puran Singh

January 5, 2012

They of India have not understood Him. Gandhi calls him a "misguided patriot." Men of this world, who wish to comprehend Truth by their own intellectual measures, are forever incapable of understanding the true nature of Inspiration, which is the life-breath of the really great. Whenever they approach such inscrutable personalities, they make but grotesque estimates. After centuries of intellectual advancement, they stand still exactly on the same spot, utterly incapable. In one age to them, Joan of Arc is but a witch and the end of the intellectual justice is to case her in fire.

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Sikh Thanksgiving – by Dr. Satpal Singh

November 24, 2011

November 24, 2011 This Thanksgiving, I am doubly thankful. The day falls on the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life for the protection of a people under brutal religious persecution. We cherish this principle in the United States today: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled […]

Guru Teg Bahadur- Daram di chaadar

November 23, 2011

Amritsar, Punjab (November 23, 2011): Reaffirming that Guru Teg Bahadur is ‘dharam di chadar (cover for religion) and not ‘hind-di-chadar’ (cover for Hindus), the Dal Khalsa said ‘ninth guru sacrificed his life to uphold human rights and religious freedom of the oppressed class irrespective of their religion and caste.

Pakistan PM discusses establishment University named after Guru Nanak

November 16, 2011

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is reported to have discussed the establishment of a university named after Guru Nanak. This move is considered to be meant to empower minorities in the country. The idea was discussed in a meeting between the prime minister and the Sikh pilgrims in Lahore. “Prominent at the gathering was […]

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