Thursday, November 10, 2011
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Sikh relics to be auctioned in Britain
New Delhi : Relics and documents from medieval India and the erstwhile Sikh kingdom, including the personal prayer book of former maharaja Duleep Singh, will be auctioned in Britain Nov 17, British auction house Mullocks said Wednesday.
The artefacts include an important 19th century oil on canvas of the Maharaja of Burdwan, British parliamentary papers on India, a 19th century marble statue of Hindu deity Durga and British school paintings of Indian monuments and people, a statement said.
The personal prayer book of Duleep Singh titled, "Sacred Hymns From the German", translated by Frances Elizabeth Cox with an ownership inscription of the Maharaja, signed 'Duleep Singh' is expected to fetch 6,000-8,000 pounds.
The British annexed Punjab under controversial circumstances, forcing the surrender of the famed Koh-i-noor diamond along with other items of Duleep Singh's treasury.
The prayer book is a poignant reminder of how intensely the East India Company had worked to brainwash the young Maharaja to give up his religion, roots and homeland, the statement said.
Important documents from the collection of Sir John Login, Duleep Singh's English tutor and guardian, will also go under the hammer.
These provide a fascinating insight into the early life of the deposed Sikh king.
A "portrait in the European manner of Duleep Singh as a boy" is estimated at 1,500-2,000 pounds, the statement said.
Other priceless relics include an early company school painting of Maharajah Sher Singh (from the collection of Arthur Onslow) expected to fetch 1,500-2,000 pounds, a gold Mohur from the Sikh empire, an antique model of the famous Bhangi Misl Cannon, a book on the Sikh court by Alexis Soltykoff and a fine British painting of an Akali Nihung.
A statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a letter in French by Jean Francois Allard who was the general of the Sikh army and a number of 19th century photographs and illustrations - including a rare glass slide of Kartarpur Gurdwara, the earliest known view of the site commemorating where Guru Nanak breathed his last are also included.
"We are honoured to auction these highly significant pieces, a large number concerning the Sikhs which were brought back by the British after the annexation of Punjab in 1849," Mullocks specialist Richard Westwood Brookes said.
"The British have the utmost respect for the Sikhs - one of the fierce races they had ever encountered - and these relics are a testimony to this," he added.
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8,000 Sikhs arrive in Pak for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary
From Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, Nov 9 (PTI) About 8,000 Sikh pilgrims from various countries, including India, Afghanistan and Britain, have arrived in Pakistan to join celebrations marking the 543rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. The three-day celebrations began at Nanaka Sahib, the birthplace of the founder of the Sikh religion, yesterday. Among the 'yatris' or pilgrims are over 3,000 Sikhs from India who travelled across the border in three special trains. The pilgrims will visit Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib at Hasanaadal, Dera Sahib and other holy sites. The administration and law enforcement agencies have put in place tight security arrangements to prevent any untoward incidents during the celebrations. Additional Secretary (Shrines) Zahid Hussain Bokhari welcomed the Indian Sikhs who crossed over by train at the Wagah border. The government has opened special outlets of money changers and the National Bank of Pakistan at the border to facilitate the pilgrims. Authorities also set up a dispensary, arrangements for food and additional visa counters for speedy clearance of the pilgrims. Sikh leaders Malkar Singh and Jaspal Singh told the media that they were pleased to be in the land of their spiritual leader. They expressed satisfaction at the arrangements made by the Pakistan government for the yatris. They were thankful to the government and people of Pakistan for the hospitality accorded to them. Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee member Sardar Sham Singh urged the governments of Pakistan and India to simplify the visa procedures for Sikh pilgrims. The Indian Sikh pilgrims are expected to return by November 17.
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NANKANA SAHIB City News : 2,600 Sikhs arrive in Nankana
NANKANA SAHIB: As many as 2,600 Indian Sikh Yatrees Wednesday reached Gurdawara Janamasthan by two special trains to participate in the 542nd birthday anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak.
The railway station echoed with traditional slogans “Jo Bolay So Nehal”, “Wahay Guru Gee Ka Khalas Wahay Guru Gee Ki Fateh”. Nankana DPO Dr Haider Ashraf, Nankana ETPB deputy administration Malik Anwaar and other district officers received them. The health department established a dispensary for the Yatrees. Strict security measures were adopted. The pilgrims started their religious rituals including Matha Taki, Ashan and Akhand Part. Meanwhile, talking to journalists at Gurdawara Janamasthan, Indian Sikh Yatrees group leader and executive member of Sharumani Gurdawara Parbandhak Committee Amritsar Sardar Ram Paal Singh Bhaniwal, deputy leader Sardar Ram Singh and Sangta Singh praised steps taken by the administration to facilitate Yatrees.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Happy Gurupurab !
With best regards
B S Vohra
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sierra College students photograph Yuba City Sikh Parade
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In spite of Sikh PM, no justice for '84 riot victims: Ramdev
KAPURTHALA: Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday said it was unfortunate that despite being a Sikh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had not been able to provide justice to the victims of 1984 riots and, asked the people to teach a lesson to the Congress in next year's Punjab assembly polls.
"It was very unfortunate that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being a Sikh has failed to provide justice to the victims of 1984 riots," Ramdev said addressing a rally. He appealed to people to teach Congress a "lesson" in the forthcoming assembly elections for its alleged failure to check the menace of corruption, unemployment and inflation.
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Sikh parade attracts 20,000 worshippers
More than 20,000 worshippers took part in a religious procession to celebrate the birthday of the Sikh founding father Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Bright sunshine and dry weather helped to swell the crowds at the annual walk from West Bromwich to Smethwick held yesterday. The parade, which is one of the biggest to take place in the West, is called a Nagar Kirtan.
Among the participants was Kulbant Singh, aged 54, of Oak Road, West Bromwich, and his family.
“It brings everybody together, Sikhs and non-Sikhs,” he said.
“It is about everybody praying and thinking about God. It’s also good to see people taking part and keeping up the traditions.
“There is free food and fruit and cups of tea being served.
“Sikhism is all about peace, love and respect for others. We also believe there is only one God,” the Sandwell college lecturer added.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the first of the ten gurus and was born in 1469.
The parade followed a route from the Guru Har Rai Gurdwara, in High Street, West Bromwich, to the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in High Street, Smethwick. It lasted more than three hours.
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