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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with major event at Anandpur Sahib
. NEW DELHI: The Punjab government will observe the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with a large-scale event in Sri Anandpur Sahib, expected to draw millions of devotees from across the country and abroad. Officials said the three-day commemoration beginning November 23 may see a turnout of over 10 million people, including thousands of non-resident Indians from countries such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Dubai and Malaysia. The lead-up to the main event will include a four-day 'Mashaal-e-Shahadat Yatra' from Srinagar starting November 19. Similar yatras from Punjab's Majha, Doaba and Malwa regions will converge at Anandpur Sahib. These will feature Panj Pyare, Panj Nishan, kirtan groups, Gatka performances, Kashmiri representatives and exhibitions on Sikh history. Main events will include Akhand Path Sahib, cultural exhibitions, interfaith conferences, heritage walks, poetic storytelling, drone shows, and a unity event themed 'Sarbat Da Bhala.' Organisers said special arrangements are being made for international attendees, including tent cities, guided tours and translation services. Sikh organisations and gurdwara committees from Canada, the UK and the US have extended their support to the anniversary, calling it a moment of global significance for the Sikh community.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Battle of the Takhts
In a faith where five thrones symbolise unity, two just went to war. On May 21, a religious cannonball was fired from the east: Takht Sri Patna Sahib, one of Sikhism's five revered seats, located in Bihar. The Panj Pyare or 'five beloved' leaders of Patna have declared as tankhaiya, i.e. guilty of religious misconduct, two of their senior clerical peers back in Punjab: the acting jathedar of Akal Takht, the supreme seat of Sikh authority in Amritsar, as well as the Takht Damdama Sahib head.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: SGPC panel meets Takht Patna Sahib mgmt over edict dispute
In an effort to resolve the ongoing controversy stemming from the rejection of an edict issued by the Akal Takht, a delegation from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) met with the management committee of Takht Sri Patna Sahib on Thursday. The meeting aimed to address the discord caused after the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones) of Takht Patna Sahib opposed the directive from the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism. The SGPC delegation included senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk, members Gurcharan Singh Grewal and Gurbachan Singh Karmunwala, and assistant secretary Jaswinder Singh Jassi. The team was constituted by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami specifically to engage in dialogue with the leadership of the Bihar-based Takht and seek a resolution to the conflict. Speaking after the meeting, SGPC member Gurcharan Singh Grewal stated that the differences following the Akal Takht's edict had significantly impacted the Sikh community. 'To address the situation, the SGPC chief formed this committee to hold discussions with the Takht Patna Sahib management. The aim is to restore harmony through dialogue,' he said. Grewal added that the Takht Patna Sahib committee had expressed its support for the edict issued by its Panj Pyare. 'We conveyed the SGPC's position, which aligns with the Akal Takht's directive. Despite the disagreement, both sides are committed to resolving the issue amicably,' he stated. The SGPC committee will now prepare and submit a detailed report of the meeting to the SGPC president for further action.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Uttarakhand: Doors of Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara open for devotees
The doors of Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara , a famous Sikh pilgrimage site in the upper Garhwal Himalayan region in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, opened for devotees on Sunday. After the arrival of 'Panj Pyare' in the morning, the doors of the gurudwara were opened for the devotees amidst Guru Ardas, Shabad Kirtan and Gurbani. With this, the pilgrimage to Shri Hemkund Sahib has begun. On this occasion, the gurudwara, situated at an altitude of 15,000 feet, was decorated with flowers and colorful flags. President of Hemkund Gurudwara Trust Narendrajit Singh Bindra and other officials were also present. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health: This unbreakable military watch is making seniors happy this year Indestructible Smartwatch Undo Snow is still covering the area around the gurudwara. However, a path has been made for devotees by clearing snow. On Saturday, the first batch of Sikh devotees led by 'Panj Pyare' from Govindghat Gurudwara left for Hemkund Sahib with the holy Nishan Sahib. This group stayed the night at Ghangaria Gurudwara. Live Events In the morning, this group left for Hemkund Sahib amid chants of "Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal". After reaching there, the doors of the gurudwara were opened for devotees at an auspicious time. The pilgrimage to Hemkund Sahib begins in the month of May every year and continues till October. During this, lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad reach there to pay obeisance. Arrangements have been made by the police to ensure the safety and smooth journey of the devotees. Teams of State Disaster Response Force have also been deployed at the main stops of pilgrimage route
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Patna Sahib row: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee team to hold talks
Amritsar: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has constituted a delegation that would go to Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib to hold discussions regarding the directives issued by the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones) of the Takht. The instructions were given following a meeting of the five Sikh high priests held at Akal Takht, which issued directions for summoning the jathedar of Takht Patna Sahib and others. The delegation, constituted by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, includes SGPC senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk, member Bhai Gurcharan Singh Garewal, and Gurbachan Singh Karmunwala. Additional secretary Jaswinder Singh Jassi has been appointed as the coordinator. Amritsar: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has constituted a delegation that would go to Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib to hold discussions regarding the directives issued by the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones) of the Takht. The instructions were given following a meeting of the five Sikh high priests held at Akal Takht, which issued directions for summoning the jathedar of Takht Patna Sahib and others. The delegation, constituted by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, includes SGPC senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk, member Bhai Gurcharan Singh Garewal, and Gurbachan Singh Karmunwala. Additional secretary Jaswinder Singh Jassi has been appointed as the coordinator.
