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Sikh24.com - Breaking News & Opinion Information on Sikh Gurdwaras and Sikh News Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture was compiled and edited by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan in 1604.

The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469 in the village Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib near Lahore (now in Pakistan). Right from his childhood, his keen mind would not accept all of the groundless rituals, superstitions and dogmas which passed for religion in those days. Guru Nanak and the nine Gurus who succeeded him, set a wonderful example of living spiritually, whi

le yet taking an active and secular part in the world. The Tenth and last Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1699-1708) initiated the Sikh Baptism ceremony in 1699; and thus gave a distinctive identity to the Sikhs. The first Five Baptised Sikhs were named Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones), who in turn baptised the Guru on his request. Shortly before passing away, the Guru ordained that Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture would be the ultimate spiritual authority and eternal Guru; the temporal authority would be vested in the Khalsa Panth–The Sikh Commonwealth. This is the only scripture in the world which has been compiled by the founders of a faith during their own life times. Guru Arjan also built the world famous Gurdwara, Darbar Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple), at Amritsar Sahib, the nucleus of Sikhism. During the eighteenth century the Sikhs were subjected to various oppression and persecution by the authorities of the time motivated by communal fanaticism. Sikhs had to make supreme sacrifices to protect and preserve their faith and separate identity. The Mughal Empire was on the verge of disintegration. The Afghans had started invading the country under Ahmed Shah Abdali. The Sikhs availed of this opportunity to establish their own kingdom which they ultimately achieved under Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). The Sikh Empire lasted for half a century and was annexed by the English in 1849. During the Indian freedom movement, a large number of Sikhs came close to death, faced all the brutalities, braved the bullets and suffered long term imprisonments in order to liberate the country. Although Sikhs constitute only 1.7 percent of India’s population, they have made a name for themselves in almost all walks of life such as armed forces, agriculture, sports, industry, education, medicine and engineering through hard work and dedication. Their adventurist and enterprising nature has taken them to almost all countries in the world. Sikhism is now the world’s fifth largest religion.

FYI: SGPC Continues to Deny Historic Importance of Old Structure Found at Darbar Sahib
04/08/2021

FYI: SGPC Continues to Deny Historic Importance of Old Structure Found at Darbar Sahib

Even as the Archaeology Survey of India (ASI), after Punjab-based historians and heritage experts, has recognized old building structure found underneath at Sri Darbar Sahib as ‘historic’, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is continuing to deny this historic importance. In a fre...

FYI: Beleaguered over Destruction of Heritage, SGPC Plans to Initiate Sikh Archives Project
03/08/2021

FYI: Beleaguered over Destruction of Heritage, SGPC Plans to Initiate Sikh Archives Project

Under fire for indifferent attitude toward the heritage buildings, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today announced the initiation of a project of Sikh Archives. The SGPC president Jagir Kaur said a Sikh Archives Project will be established at Jathedar Gurbachan Singh Tohra Inst

FYI: Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America
02/08/2021

FYI: Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America

AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab: The Indian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Taranjit Singh Sandhu and his wife Reenat Sandhu who is secretary (west) in the Ministry of External Affairs today paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple). On this occasion, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parba

ICYMI: SGPC Continues to Deny Historic Importance of Old Structure Found at Darbar Sahib
02/08/2021

ICYMI: SGPC Continues to Deny Historic Importance of Old Structure Found at Darbar Sahib

Even as the Archaeology Survey of India (ASI), after Punjab-based historians and heritage experts, has recognized old building structure found underneath at Sri Darbar Sahib as ‘historic’, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is continuing to deny this historic importance. In a fre...

ICYMI: Beleaguered over Destruction of Heritage, SGPC Plans to Initiate Sikh Archives Project
01/08/2021

ICYMI: Beleaguered over Destruction of Heritage, SGPC Plans to Initiate Sikh Archives Project

Under fire for indifferent attitude toward the heritage buildings, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today announced the initiation of a project of Sikh Archives. The SGPC president Jagir Kaur said a Sikh Archives Project will be established at Jathedar Gurbachan Singh Tohra Inst

FYI: Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib Management Quits Following Massive Uproar After Violation of Gurmat Maryada
01/08/2021

FYI: Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib Management Quits Following Massive Uproar After Violation of Gurmat Maryada

On the demand of local sangat, management of Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib has resigned from the office for violation of Maryada at the historic Gurdwara during a visit of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. It was disclosed by Jagir Kaur, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Co

SGPC Continues to Deny Historic Importance of Old Structure Found at Darbar Sahib
01/08/2021

SGPC Continues to Deny Historic Importance of Old Structure Found at Darbar Sahib

Even as the Archaeology Survey of India (ASI), after Punjab-based historians and heritage experts, has recognized old building structure found underneath at Sri Darbar Sahib as ‘historic’, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is continuing to deny this historic importance. In a fre...

FYI: Punjab CM writes to PM Modi seeking reopening of Kartarpur corridor
31/07/2021

FYI: Punjab CM writes to PM Modi seeking reopening of Kartarpur corridor

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor, in view of the improvement in the Covid situation, to facilitate people to visit the historic shrine in Pakistan. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Captain Amarinder

ICYMI: Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America
31/07/2021

ICYMI: Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America

AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab: The Indian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Taranjit Singh Sandhu and his wife Reenat Sandhu who is secretary (west) in the Ministry of External Affairs today paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple). On this occasion, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parba

Beleaguered over Destruction of Heritage, SGPC Plans to Initiate Sikh Archives Project
31/07/2021

Beleaguered over Destruction of Heritage, SGPC Plans to Initiate Sikh Archives Project

Under fire for indifferent attitude toward the heritage buildings, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today announced the initiation of a project of Sikh Archives. The SGPC president Jagir Kaur said a Sikh Archives Project will be established at Jathedar Gurbachan Singh Tohra Inst

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31/07/2021

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Even as the Archaeology Survey of India (ASI), after Punjab-based historians and heritage experts, has recognized old building structure found underneath at Sri Darbar Sahib as ‘historic’, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is continuing to deny this historic importance. In a fre...

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31/07/2021

Beleaguered over Destruction of Heritage, SGPC Plans to Initiate Sikh Archives Project - https://www.sikh24.com/2021/07/31/beleaguered-over-destruction-of-heritage-sgpc-plans-to-initiate-sikh-archives-project/

Under fire for indifferent attitude toward the heritage buildings, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today announced the initiation of a project of Sikh Archives. The SGPC president Jagir Kaur said a Sikh Archives Project will be established at Jathedar Gurbachan Singh Tohra Inst

Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America
30/07/2021

Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America

AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab: The Indian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Taranjit Singh Sandhu and his wife Reenat Sandhu who is secretary (west) in the Ministry of External Affairs today paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple). On this occasion, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parba

Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America - https://www.sikh24....
30/07/2021

Hate Crimes in United States: SGPC Asks Indian Ambassador To Ensure Safety of the Sikhs in America - https://www.sikh24.com/2021/07/30/hate-crimes-in-united-states-sgpc-asks-indian-ambassador-to-ensure-safety-of-the-sikhs-in-america/

AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab: The Indian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Taranjit Singh Sandhu and his wife Reenat Sandhu who is secretary (west) in the Ministry of External Affairs today paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple). On this occasion, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parba

FYI: Maryada violated on arrival of Uttarakhand Chief Minister at Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib
30/07/2021

FYI: Maryada violated on arrival of Uttarakhand Chief Minister at Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib

Grave violation of maryada (religious decorum) at historic Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib in Uttarakhand during chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s recent visit to the shrine has hurt sentiments of the Sikhs. In the video shared by the Akal Takht office, pro-BJP slogans are being raised by Dhami’s s...

ICYMI: Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib Management Quits Following Massive Uproar After Violation of Gurmat Maryada
30/07/2021

ICYMI: Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib Management Quits Following Massive Uproar After Violation of Gurmat Maryada

On the demand of local sangat, management of Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib has resigned from the office for violation of Maryada at the historic Gurdwara during a visit of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. It was disclosed by Jagir Kaur, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Co

FYI: Pak Sikhs Urge Navjot Singh Sidhu to Seek Reopening of Kartarpur Corridor by the Indian Government
29/07/2021

FYI: Pak Sikhs Urge Navjot Singh Sidhu to Seek Reopening of Kartarpur Corridor by the Indian Government

Happy over cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu assuming charge as president of Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee (PPCC), Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) today urged him to play for reopening of Kartarpur Sahib corridor. The PSGPC which manages affairs of the historic

ICYMI: Punjab CM writes to PM Modi seeking reopening of Kartarpur corridor
29/07/2021

ICYMI: Punjab CM writes to PM Modi seeking reopening of Kartarpur corridor

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor, in view of the improvement in the Covid situation, to facilitate people to visit the historic shrine in Pakistan. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Captain Amarinder

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