Sikh Mission Haryana Will Conduct Beautiful Dastar Competition at District Level

             

सिख मिशन हरियाणा जिला स्तर पर कराएगा सुंदर दस्तार प्रतियोगिता

सिख गुरुओं ने पगड़ी की परंपरा को धर्म के साथ जोड़ा और इसकी आन, बान और शान रखने का हुकम दिया था। पहले पगड़ी सामान्य तरीके से सजाई (बांधी) जाती थी, मगर आज इसी पगड़ी को युवा व व्यस्क अलग-अलग तरीकों से सजाते हैं। पंजाबी गीतकारों व फिल्म सितारों को कॉपी कर युवा नए तरीके अपनाते हैं और अब “वट्‌टां वाली पगड़ी’ का क्रेज युवाओं के सिर चढ़ बोल रहा है।

पगड़ी बांधने की ओर युवा ज्यादा आकर्षित हों, इसको लेकर एसजीपीसी के अधीन सिख मिशन हरियाणा द्वारा “सिखी स्वरूप मेरा असली रूप, सुंदर दस्तार मुकाबला’ आयोजित किया जा रहा है। पहली बार जिला स्तर पर दस्तार मुकाबले हो रहे हैं। मुकाबले के लिए अम्बाला को 8 जोन में विभाजित किया गया है और हर जोन से चुने गए विजेताओं का फाइनल मुकाबला ऐतिहासिक गुरुद्वारा पंजोखरा साहिब में 4 अक्तूबर को होगा। जिले के विजेता रहे प्रतिभागी तो राज्यस्तर पर स्पर्धा के लिए भेजा जाएगा।

2 वर्गों में होगी प्रतियोगिता, 15 सितंबर से मुकाबले प्रारंभ

सिख मिशन हरियाणा की ओर से भाई तारो सिंह जी के 300 सालां जन्मदिवस को समर्पित दस्तारबंदी प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। 8 जोन में स्पर्धा होगी और प्रत्येक जोन से 5 प्रतिभागी चुने जाएंगे। पहला मुकाबला 15 सितंबर बराड़ा के श्री कलगीधर सिंह सभा में, दूसरा 17 सितंबर को मरदो साहिब में, तीसरा 20 सितंबर को गुरुद्वारा रातगढ़ साहिब नारायणगढ़ में, चौथा बादशाही बाग 23 सितंबर को, पांचवां 25 सितंबर गुरुद्वारा सुखमणि साहिब सेवा सोसाइटी अम्बाला कैंट, छठा 26 सितंबर गुरुद्वारा सिंह सभा डिफेंस काॅलोनी, सातवां 29 सितंबर गुरुद्वारा सिंह सभा साहा और आठवां 30 सितंबर गुरु नानक सिंह सभा बलदेव नगर में होगा। फाइनल 4 अक्टूबर पंजोखरा साहिब गुरुद्वारे में होगा।

सिखों में पगड़ी सजाने के 5 मशहूर तरीके

यंगस्टर पगड़ी सेंटर से प्रदीप सिंह रिंकू बताते हैं कि पगड़ी सजाने के 5 तरीके काफी प्रचलित हैं जिनमें पटियालाशाही, अमृतसरी पग, मोरनी पग व वट्‌टां वाली पग प्रचलित है। इसके अलावा पगड़ी सजाने का जो सबसे सुच्चा तरीका माना जाता है वह सतकार पग है। गुरुद्वारों में कथा व शबद कीर्तन करने वाले रागी व पाठी ज्यादातर सतकार पग सजाते हैं। युवाओं में तो आजकल वट्‌टां वाली पग का पूरा क्रेज है। सामान्य पगड़ी 5 से 8 मीटर तक होती है। उन्होंने बताया कि ट्विन सिटी के युवाओं को पगड़ी सजाने का काफी क्रेज है और वह 8 अलग-अलग स्थानों पर युवाओं को पगड़ी बांधना सिखा रहे हैं। बता दें कि प्रदीप सिंह पीएम मोदी के अलावा सीएम खट्‌टर व विधायकों को भी किसी विशेष समारोहों के दौरान पगड़ी बांध चुके हैं।

https://www.bhaskar.com/local/haryana/ambala/news/sikh-mission-haryana-will-conduct-beautiful-dastar-competition

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

Surender Singh Kandhari :'Mann Jeete Jag Jeete' (If You Can Control Your Mind, You Can Control The World)

          

      Surender Singh Kandhari ,Chairman of Al Dobowi Group

           

Surender Singh Kandhari  known for is for being one of the founders of Guru Nanak Darbar, the UAE's only Gurdwara.

The need of the hour is to promote tolerance at all levels. Long-time Dubai resident Surender Singh Kandhari believes this so strongly that he has dedicated his second book, Lighthouse of Tolerance - set to launch on September 23 - entirely to the subject.

The Indian expat has been at the forefront of promoting interfaith harmony over the years, making news (and warming hearts) especially during Ramadan, when free iftars are hosted by Gurdwara - and Muslims and non-Muslims are welcomed alike to share a meal. He has also represented the UAE as a delegate at various global summits to promote tolerance and peace.

He notes that the principles of Sikhism - that "we are all equal and should respect all religions" - is the bedrock for his stance on interfaith harmony. "People use money and politics to create divides and this is harmful to peaceful coexistence," states Surender Singh

"In the UAE, they respect the otherness of others, irrespective of religion, caste and creed," he observes. And that is what he explores in his new book. The self-published 272-pager will be the expat's second authored work after his autobiography, which was published in 2018.

A better understanding of what it means to peacefully coexist is what Surender Singh  is hoping people will eventually take away from his book.

"Peace can only be achieved when one puts one's mind to it," he asserts. "There is a saying in our scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib : 'Mann Jeete Jag Jeete'. It means if you can control your mind, you can control the world. I believe if there is peace in the house, there can be peace in the world."

https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/UAE/in-the-uae-they-respect-the-otherness-of-others

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

"StopIgnoringSikhs":California Sikh Sangat Begins A Campaign For Inclusion in School Curriculum

Sikh Coalition and Jakara Movement poster for campaign #StopIgnoringSikhs.

The Sikh Coalition and the Jakara Movement launched Sept.1, 2020, a campaign to demand California state educational authorities to include the Sikh community in their Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum conversation.

Titled StopIgnoringSikhs, the campaign claims the most recent draft of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum has no meaningful or positive inclusion of the Sikh community with stories about Sikhs.

The campaign began with written petitions from 52 gurdwaras and more than 1,200 signatories. The Sikh Coalition, in a press release, claims the state educational officials public gathering August 13, did not give all 25 California Sikhs a chance to present their testimony on this.

“The most recent draft of the Model Curriculum has stripped out or diluted specific mentions of many different underrepresented communities, including Sikhs; this will, in turn, force individual teachers to pick and choose which groups they teach about in their classrooms, and make it extremely unlikely that any teacher will include a lesson plan about Sikhs. This is unacceptable,” Sikh Coalition Education Director Pritpal Kaur is quoted saying in a press release.

Jakara Movement Executive Director Naindeep Singh said, “Despite us providing detailed examples, recommendations, and extensive community outreach, the Model Curriculum renders hardly a mention of the Sikhs, who have continually shaped California’s history for over 125 years.”

There are believed to be between 500,000 and 700,000 Sikhs in the United States, roughly half of them in the Central Valley of California.

The StopIgnoringSikhs campaign plans to begin an email and phone call campaign directed at the California Department of Education and Instructional Quality Commission during the public comment period.

https://www.newsindiatimes.com/california-sikh-sangat-begins-a-campaign-for-inclusion-in-school-curriculums/

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

Charandeep Singh :Glasgow "Sikh Food Bank" Volunteer Awarded "Points of Light" Award By Prime Minister For Corona Virus Effort

Charandeep Singh (Deputy CEO of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce) helped deliver a staggering 80,000 food parcels since the beginning of lockdown.

Since the corona virus pandemic began, Sikh community in Glasgow pulled together and achieved some incredible things.

Between delivering food parcels to street-wide dance classes, it seemed that everyone did their bit.

Charandeep Singh was one of those people who did an amazing thing - he started ‘The Sikh Food Bank’ and helped to deliver 80,000 meals, alongside Glasgow's Sikh community, to people all across the country.

Today 9th September, he was awarded the Points of Light Award by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in recognition of his incredible effort.

Charandeep Singh, said: "This pandemic has been a testing time for us all - that is why I and many volunteers made it our mission to provide food and support.

“It is a great privilege for 'The Sikh Food Bank' to be honoured with a Points of Light award by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

"Since starting 'The Sikh Food Bank' in March, we have delivered over 80,000 meals to those in need. The Points of Light award recognises those efforts and is dedicated to all our volunteers who stepped up to serve the most vulnerable in our communities.”

The Sikh Food Bank has worked from Queen's Park Baptist Church in Glasgow.

The Sikh Foodbank organises the delivery of groceries and cooked meals, as well as providing a volunteer shopping service for those who are self-isolating and a check-in phone service, available in both English and Punjabi.

Supported by a 50-strong team of Sikh volunteers, Charandeep led the delivery of meals and food parcels to families across Glasgow as well as in Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

In a personal letter to Charandeep, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "Over the last few months we have all been uplifted by the stories of those who have brought their communities together in the service of others.

"So I wanted to write personally to thank you and everyone involved with The Sikh Food Bank for the fantastic support that you have provided during our battle against Coronavirus.

"I was amazed to hear that your team of volunteers have now delivered 80,000 meals and food parcels to families across Glasgow and I am delighted to be able to recognise the scale of this achievement by naming you as the UK’s 1470th Point of Light."

Chris Stephens, MP for Glasgow South West, said: “I am delighted that Charandeep Singh, as the founder of the Sikh Foodbank in Glasgow, has been recognised through the Points of Light Award.

"This award is deserved recognition for Charandeep’s hard work, passion and dedication to helping others.

"While leading a team of 50 volunteers the Sikh Foodbank has delivered over 80,000 meals and food parcels, making a real difference to so many across Glasgow during the COVID pandemic, Charandeep is an inspiration and role model to us all.”

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-sikh-foodbank-volunteer-awarded-

 

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

MHA Nod For FCRA Licence to Golden Temple For 5 years

The Union government has granted a Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence to Sri Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar in Punjab for five years.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) granted the licence after the Golden Temple management applied for FCRA registration on May 27, 2020.

At the Golden Temple, the management aims to run a free community kitchen, give financial assistance to the poor and needy, including children. So far, the management under the aegis of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has been able to fulfill these objectives through domestic donations. Now, it will also be able to receive foreign contributions to meet expenses on these noble endeavors.

The Golden Temple is not only one of the main religious places of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. Everyone, irrespective of caste, creed, or race can seek spiritual solace and religious fulfillment without any hindrance at the holy place.

https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/mha-nod-for-fcra-licence-to-golden-temple-for-5-years/articleshow/78022079.cms?

उत्तम नगर में शिरोमणी अकाली दल की विशाल एकत्रता सैंकड़ों की गिनती में लोग अकाली दल में हुए शामिल

नई दिल्ली, 8 सितम्बरः बाहरी दिल्ली के उत्तम नगर में शिरोमणी अकाली दल की विशाल एकत्रता हुई जिसमंे पार्टी की दिल्ली इकाई के अध्यक्ष हरमीत सिंह कालका ने विशेष तौर पर पहुंचकर संगतों को सम्बोधन करते हुए पार्टी द्वारा की जा रही गतिविधियों के साथ साथ दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबन्धक कमेटी द्वारा कोरोना काल के दौरान की गई मानवता की सेवा और गुरुद्वारा बंगला साहिब में खोले गये बाला प्रीतम दवाखाने की जानकारी भी दी।

सः कालका ने कहा गुरु महाराज ने हमें सेवा बख्शी और हमने संगत के पूर्ण सहयोग के साथ पूरी तनदेही और ईमानदारी के साथ सेवा को निभाया है और आप सभी के सहयोग के साथ आगे भी इसी तरह से बढ़चढ़ की सेवा करते रहेंगे। सः कालका ने कहा हमें इस बात की खुशी है कि आप अपना पूर्ण समर्थन शिरोमणी अकाली दल को देते हुए पार्टी का हिस्सा बने हैं इससे पार्टी को अवश्य मजबूती मिलेगी।

इस मौके पर कमेटी सदस्य गुरमीत सिंह मीता, यूथ अकाली दल नेता जसप्रीत सिंह विक्की मान, एस ओ आई दिल्ली के प्रधान गगन सिंह छयासी, पार्टी के आफिस सचिव बिबेक सिंह माटा भी मौजूद रहे। कार्यक्रम के आयोजक गुरदेव सिंह उपाध्यक्ष दिल्ली इकाई शिरोमणी अकाली दल सहित अन्य प्रबन्धकों और क्षेत्र के गणमान्य शख्सीयतों ने हरमीत सिंह कालका का शानदार स्वागत किया। इस मौके पर बड़ी गिनती में संगतों ने शिरोमणी अकाली दल में शामिल होने का ऐलान भी किया।

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DSGMC

 

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New Learning Centre At Sikh Gurdwara in Wolverhampton Approved

       
Plans to build a Sikh learning centre to teach young congregation members of a Wolverhampton temple have been given the go-ahead.

Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Wednesfield has been granted permission to convert disused adjacent offices on Albert Squire Road into the facility.

The two-storey learning centre will feature eight classrooms, a kitchen, toilets, storage facilities, a service room as well as 12 dedicated parking spaces.

There will also be space for a retail shop as well as a two bedroom flat, which the temple says would suit a small family

As well as holding Punjabi classes and teaching about Sikh heritage, the temple committee said it would also use the space for meetings.

The offices were previously a family advice centre and were owned by the City of Wolverhampton Council, before being taken over by the temple, which says the development will benefit young people.

 

"The aim of the project is to teach the youth Punjabi classes/culture and make them aware of Sikhism to its roots. This will help the youth to integrate with others and learn the social skills."

City of Wolverhampton Council planning officer Colin Noakes said: "The proposed use will bring this vacant building back into and acceptable use.

"The proposal will allow the adjacent temple to provide enhanced facilities for its users."

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/new-learning-centre-sikh-temple-18896711

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