Sikhism

Baisakhi 2024: Best Wishes, Messages And WhatsApp Status To Share With Family And Friends

Punjabis around are getting ready to celebrate Baisakhi, the auspicious harvest festival, in style and grandeur. 

 

Apr 13, 2024, 06:30 AM IST

Baisakhi 2023: Date, Significance, Celebrations And All About The Harvest Festival Of Punjab

Vaisakhi holds great significance and is celebrated as Sikh New Year, based on the solar calendar. We bring you the history, significance and date of this auspicious day.

Apr 12, 2023, 18:45 PM IST

Pakistan to organise Saka Panja Sahib this week; aims to portray its secular stance

The akhand path of SGPC will begin on October 28 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib and the bhog will be performed on October 30 when the main function will be held.

Oct 26, 2022, 20:55 PM IST

Golden Temple asked to remove harmoniums from Kirtans, read the controversy in detail

Giani Harpreet Singh, the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to remove harmonium from Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) 

May 23, 2022, 16:38 PM IST

Dec 26 to be observed as 'Veer Baal Divas' as tribute to Guru Gobind Singh's sons: PM Modi

"Veer Baal Divas will be on the same day Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji attained martyrdom after being sealed alive in a wall. These two greats preferred death instead of deviating from the noble principles of Dharma,” Modi wrote on Twitter.

Jan 09, 2022, 12:37 PM IST

After Golden Temple, another man lynched over sacrilege attempt in Punjab's Kapurthala

Another man was beaten to death over an attempted sacrilege in a Gurudwara in Punjab’s Kapurthala village on Sunday. 

Dec 19, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

Happy Gurupurab! Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh and others extend wishes on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Several political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh among many others extended their wishes on Gurupurab. 

Nov 19, 2021, 08:01 AM IST

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: Guru Nanak Dev's teachings that will change the way you look at life!

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's mool mantra is: Ik Onkar, Satnam, Karta Purakh, Nirbhau, Nirvair, Akal Murat, Ajuni Sae Bham, Guru Prasad.

Nov 18, 2021, 16:12 PM IST

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to be reopened today, Punjab cabinet to be part of 'first jatha' to visit holy shrine

The Corridor provides rare visa-free travel from India to Pakistan and vice versa for pilgrims to pray at Holy Gurudwara Darbar. The Centre had earlier decided to reopen the Corridor ahead of Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism - Guru Nanak. 

Nov 17, 2021, 06:07 AM IST

Guru Tegh Bahadur's 400th Prakash Purab: His early life, teachings, and important works

This year, the auspicious day of Guru Tegh Bahadur's 400th Prakash Purab falls on May 1. To celebrate the occasion take a look at the religious leader's life, teachings, and popular works.

May 01, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

Gurpurab 2021: On Guru Gobind Singh's Jayanti, his famous Shabads will inspire you!

The great spiritual master was born as Gobind Rai to parents Guru Tegh Bahadur and Mata Gujri. The 10th spiritual master of Sikhs lost four of his sons during the Mughal-Sikh wars—two were killed in the battle while the other two were executed by the Mughal army. Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Sikh warrior community - Khalsa in 1699 and established the Five Ks - which hold utmost importance in Sikhism. 

Jan 20, 2021, 13:10 PM IST

COVID-19 pandemic casts a shadow on Sikh jatha's visit to Pakistan

Pakistan government has decided not to allow the movement of Sikh devotees within in Nankana Sahib.

Oct 28, 2020, 21:54 PM IST

SC refuses to block the release of 'Nanak Shah Fakir' film

After the earlier apex court order, the film released on Friday (April 13).

Apr 16, 2018, 22:33 PM IST

SC to hear plea against Guru Nanak film - after its release

The Supreme Court had directed the states on April 10 to ensure that there was no opposition to the release of 'Nanak Shah Fakir'. 

Apr 13, 2018, 15:40 PM IST

Gurpurab 2017: Guru Gobind Singh Ji's 351st Prakash Parv celebrations begin

Here's wishing the readers a happy Gurpurab!

Dec 25, 2017, 14:08 PM IST

Guru Hargobind Prakash Utsav: The Sixth Sikh Guru birth anniversary celebrated across the nation

Sri Guru Hargobind ji happens to be the sixth Sikh Guru. He is also known as 'Miri Piri Ka Malik' among the devotees as he carried two swords of Miri and Piri. This year, the birth anniversary or Prakash Utsav of Guru Hargobind Ji happens to be celebrated on June 5, 2017.

Jun 10, 2017, 12:12 PM IST

Nawazuddin Sidduiqui’s DNA test report reveals his true religion – WATCH

The video establishes the true spirit of an artist who knows no barriers of caste, creed or religion. His talent makes him the person he is.

Apr 24, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Harbhajan Singh hits out at fan who asked him to 'have mercy on Sikhism'

Veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed one of his fans on Twitter who told him to 'have mercy on Sikhism'

Apr 24, 2017, 12:21 PM IST

US Sikhs launch campaign to spread awareness about Sikhism

Sikhs in the US have launched a nationwide million-dollar campaign to spread awareness and address the "collective misunderstanding" over the minority community amid a spike in hate crimes against them in the country.

Apr 15, 2017, 13:17 PM IST