Gates Of Sri Hemkunt Sahib To Reopen For Devotees On September 4

Gates will reopen on September 4 All visitors are required to possess their negative coronavirus report and Uttrakhand Entry pass

      

 The gates of the Sikh shrine Sri Hemkunt Sahib are going to reopen on September 4. Usually, the gates of Sri Hemkunt Sahib are opened at the end of May month or in the start of June month, but this year the government didn’t give permission due to  the prevailing coronavirus pandemic.

           

Sri Hemkunt Sahib Management Trust’s chairman Narinderjit Singh Bindra informed that the government has given permission to reopen the gates of Sri Hemkunt Sahib.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all corners of the world come to pay obeisance at Sri Hemkunt Sahib to receive blessings of Guru Sahib. 

Situated at an altitude of 15,197 feet, Sri Hemkunt Sahib is a Sikh shrine in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It is devoted to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh master, and finds mention in the Dasam Granth. With its setting of a glacial lake surrounded by seven mountain peaks, each adorned by a Nishan Sahib on its cliff.

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Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

Dal Khalsa: Punjab Has Legitimate Ownership On Its River Waters, Digging Of SYL Next To Impossible.

    

Reiterating that the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal was planned against universally accepted riparian principles with an eye on looting the scarce water resources of Punjab, the Dal Khalsa said the digging of SYL was next to impossible and that the people of Punjab would not allow this to happen.

The Organization categorically stated that Punjab owns the waters of the Sutlej, Ravi and Beas and no legislation or court could deprive the state of its legitimate right of ownership.

Party spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said the ghost of the SYL canal has cropped up again to haunt the people of Punjab. “We will defend the rights of the state at any cost,” he added.

“We won’t allow the Centre to further rob or take away the waters forcefully with state’s might and if it happens, we have a right to resist and fight back,” he maintained.

Disagreeing with the Punjab Chief Minister on the need for a fresh tribunal to make a fresh time-bound assessment of water availability, he said instead of opting for delaying tactics Captain Amrinder Singh should address the water problem of the state strictly based on riparian principle.

Dal Khalsa blamed the executive and the judiciary for muddling the Punjab river waters issue and vowed not to allow the construction of SYL at any cost.

He further added that the people of Punjab, particularly the agriculture community, was worried that despite the tall claims of politicians of all shades, more than 50 per cent (19 out of the 35 MAF) of Punjab’s water flows to other non-riparian states.

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Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

 

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Expels Rajinder Singh Raja Who Left His Helpless Mother To Die Outside The House

Shiromani Akali Dal (D) president Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has expelled Rajinder Singh Raja Muktsar from the party for abusing his mother .He has also instructed his party workers not to have any connection with him.

          

                  Shiromani Akali Dal (D) president Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

"When I and my Paty workers  marched to free the Shiromani Akali Dal from Badal, I appealed to the people of Punjab to support me," “At that time Rajinder Singh Raja Muktsar contacted me and expressed his desire to work in the party and I included him in the party. But it came to my notice that this man has kicked his mother out of the house and she was in a very bad condition,later she died. We have been and will continue to be the companions of people's suffering, so how can a person who does not belong to his mother belong to the people. People with such a character cannot stay in our party”.

No party worker should have any connection with Rajinder Singh Raja Muktsar as he no longer has any connection with the party.

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Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

MR Sreenivasulu :Software Engineer Has Recreated Amritsar Golden Temple Using Pen Refills

       Sreenivasulu with the Golden Temple pen-refill replica using 1500+ pen refills.

MR Sreenivasulu, a miniature artist from Bengaluru, has done to commemorate his 13th year as a miniature artist in 2020. Sreenivasulu needed two years and four months to complete his labour of love. It is part of his attempts to create awareness about plastics and their hazardous effect on the world. 

There are other world-renowned monuments he has brought to life using pen refills too. 

He began by creating a miniature model of the 'Eiffel Tower' using 200-used pen refills in 2007. Ten years later, he brought the Charminar, Big Ben, Taj Mahal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Gateway of India, Seattle Space Needle, Sydney Harbor Bridge and St Philomena Church, Mysuru, to life using 2500+ pen refills. 

Sreenivasulu's wish is to re-create all the famous landmarks across the world and to use them as education material for architecture students. 

A native of Dharmavaram, Andhra Pradesh, he began making miniature house models using marriage invitation cards at a tender age.

It was his hobby of collecting used pen refills from friends that would lead him to recreating the Golden Temple and the other famous monuments. 

As part of 'Say No to Plastic' programme, which he organises for awareness on global warming in schools and colleges, he set up pen refill collection boxes. The refills collected in this manner too went into the making of other miniature structures.

He has exhibited his artworks in various prominent events and been featured in various record books too.

Sreenivasulu will take part in an upcoming international event the Rosanna Orlandi(RO) Plastic Prize. He is among the finalists across the world for this award. This award is part of Milan Design Week in Milan, Italy in September-October. He will be exhibiting miniature artworks in Milan and RO Plastic Prize function will be happening at the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, Milan,Italy.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/aug/17/this-software-engineer-has-recreated-amritsar-golden-temple-using-pen-refills-2184631.html

Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

DSGMC's Dil Se Sewa :" Langar On Wheels" in different Parts Of Delhi

Pics Courtesy,
Mr.Manjinder Singh Sirsa
President
DSGMC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Greets People on Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of the first Parkash Purab of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib . 

The Prime Minister said, "The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji teaches us service, compassion and furthers harmony. It lays out the path towards a just and equal society. It also teaches us never to bow to injustice. Best wishes on the first Parkash Purab of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji." 

The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji illuminates the entire world with its pure teachings.

Inspired by it, Sikhs globally have done pioneering service in several spheres. Their courage and kindness are remarkable. 

May the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji keep guiding humanity forever."

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Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

Covid Norms Forgotten As Hundreds Take Part in Nagar Kirtan in Amritsar to Mark 416th Parkash Purb of Guru Granth Sahib

Ignoring district administration, SGPC’s appeal to devotees to watch live telecast of the procession amid pandemic, hundreds turned up without maintaining social distancing or wearing masks. 

 

The procession, which began from Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib and culminated at Golden Temple, took an hour to cover a distance of 1km. Most devotees were without masks and social distancing was not observed. 

The hour-long procession started from Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib and culminated at Golden Temple.Golden Temple head granthi Giani Jagtar Singh initiated the procession after ardas (offering prayers) at Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) functionaries, including senior vice-president Rajinder Singh Mehta, were present.

The district administration declared a holiday in Amritsar on Wednesday on the occasion of the Parkash Purb.

Deputy commissioner Gurpreet Singh Kehra appealed to people to celebrate the occasion by staying home and ensuring safeguards to contain the spread of coronavirus but his plea went unheard as devotees gathered in large numbers

The procession, which began from Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib and culminated at Golden Temple, took an hour to cover a distance of 1km. Most devotees were without masks and social distancing was not observed. 

RESPLENDENT GLORY

On the occasion, the holiest shrine of the Sikhs, Harmandar Sahib, was decorated with 30 tonnes of flowers.

The floral decoration has been done with 45 varieties of flowers brought from Kolkata, Pune, Kerala and Bangalore.

According to the SGPC, the floral decoration has been done by 80 artists from Uttar Pradesh. The flowers have been provided by a devotee, KK Sharma.

An SGPC spokesperson said the shrine will be illuminated on Wednesday night. He said besides the deep mala (lighting of lamps and candles), a fireworks display is planned for two minutes at the shrine.

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Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

DSGMC: Celebration of First Prakash Gurpurab at Gurdwara Moti Bagh,New Delhi

The first Prakash Parv of Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib  was solemnly celebrated by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee at Gurdwara Moti Bagh Sahib.

On this occasion, Executive Chairman of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Bibi Ranjit Kaur, Kulwant Singh Bath, General Secretary Harmeet Singh Kalka, President of Takht Patna Sahib Jathedar Avtar Singh addressed the gathering.

In Gurudwara Moti Bagh Sahib, like every year, this time also,on the occasion of first Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Kirtan Diwans were arranged in the morning, in which Bhai Manohar Singh, Gurwinder Singh, Harjeet Singh Gurdeep Singh, Bhai Chamanjit Singh Lal performed heartsoul Kkirtan of Gurbani.The story of Gur Itihas was narrated by Bhai Banta Singh. Naam Simran was conducted by Baba Bachan Singh .

While congratulating and addressing sangat on Guru Parva, Harmeet Singh Kalka said that we should do easy recitation of Guru Granth Sahib at home and especiallywe need to  connect our children with it, only then Sikhism can flourish. Children needs to learn  mother tongue to connect with Guru Granth Sahib.

                                  Gurdwara Moti Bhagh

Mr. Kalka said that DSGMC has rendered gratitude to the Sangat for the services rendered in the last few days with the full cooperation of the Sangat.H econveyed that  preparations are being made by the committee to celebrate the 400th centenary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. 

Jathedar Avtar Singh Hit said that Guru Granth Sahib is a scripture in which the words of many devotees and saints are recorded, that is why it has been given the status of a living Guru by Gurus.

News Courtesy,
Sudeep Singh
Honorary Media Advisor
DSGMC

Devotees Takes Out 'Nagar Kirtan' On Prakash Parv of Guru Granth Sahib in Amritsar

         

'Nagar kirtan' leaves from Ramsar Sahib to Harmandir Sahib on 'Prakash Parv' of Guru Granth Sahib

In the wake of 'Prakash Parv' of Guru Granth Sahib, members of the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) attended 'nagar kirtan' (religious procession) from Ramsar Sahib to Sri Harmandir Sahib [Golden Temple]  on Wednesday morning19th August. However, due to the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic, the celebrations remained muted with no band party or Gatka attraction.

"The kirtan will be headed by the five beloveds and will end at the Sri Harmandir Sahib. Usually, there is a much bigger rush. Many people have not come due to fear of infection. This year, we have not organised a band party or a Gatka attraction due to the pandemic," said Bhagwant Singh Siyalka, a member of the SGPC .

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Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

1991 Balwant Singh Multani Torture And Disappearance Case : Fresh Trouble For DGP Sumedh Saini As Former Cops To Testify In Hope Of Pardon

Latest updates reveal that the Court has accepted the request of two former police inspectors to turn approver in the enforced disappearance case of Sikh youth Balwant Singh Multani. Notably, the duo cops had secured anticipatory bails in May this year along with two other cops namely Har Sahai Sharma and Anoop Sing

In 1991, the Chandigarh police had abducted Balwant Singh Multani from his residence immediately after an attack on Sumedh Saini in Chandigarh. Four cops deployed in the security of Saini were killed in this attack while he survived the attack.

                                    DGP Sumedh Saini 

After abducting Balwant Singh Multani, the cops had committed inhuman torture on him at the behest of Sumedh Saini. “During the night of December 13, 1991, the cops of Sector-17 police station produced Balwant Singh Multani before Sumedh Saini. He was tortured so cruelly that he was left unable to stand. When he fell down, Sumedh Saini kicked him so cruelly that his eye came out. Next morning, he was lying unconscious in a pool of blood. Saini came and ordered the cops to put him inside a vehicle and they took him along with them,” an eyewitness Gursharan Kaur Mann had revealed in May this year.

                       An eyewitness Gursharan Kaur Mann

In 2007, the Punjab & Haryana High Court had ordered a CBI inquiry into this case. The CBI had found enough evidence against Sumedh Saini after which an FIR was registered against him, along with three other cops namely SP (Operations) Baldev Singh Saini, SI Harsahai Sharma and Jagir Singh on July 4, 2008. Later, this FIR was quashed by the Supreme Court of India after Saini challenged CBI inquiry and the High Court’s decision.

On May 6, the Mohali police had registered a fresh FIR on the complaint of victim Balwant Singh Multani’s brother Palwinder Singh Multani against Sumedh Saini, SP (Operations) Baldev Singh Saini, SI Harsahai Sharma, SI Jagir Singh, SI Savir Singh, SI Anoop Singh, Kuldeep Singh and other unknown police cops.

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Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi