because the truth needs to be told
With the annual marking of Guru Gobind Singh’s birth anniversary in January, a few Sikhs, swoop down on the community in person, through writings and social media to create a fuss and commotion over dates, semantic issues followed by name-calling and mudslingi... More »
Jagdeesh Singh expresses a heart-felt appreciation of the unique sacrifices given by Guru Gobind Singh through his four beloved sons. His pen is steeped in the blood that runs through his veins, infusing and vibrating an intense Sikhi spirit. From Akalpurakh ... More »
With barely a few hundred Afghan Sikhs and Hindus left in the country, an entire bunch of the brave and courageous Sikh leadership and Hindus killed by a suicide bomber while they were on their way to meet the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. As Sikhs protest w... More »
This Parkash Purab of the Tenth Sovereign Guru Gobind Singh pause for a few moments and read this amazing poem of savant poet Bhai Vir Singh, beautifully transcreated by illustrious author Inni Kaur. Enjoy the imagery and yearning of the seeker. This Parkash P... More »
As the campaign for celebrating Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh on 23 Poh Nanakshahi corresponding with 5 January Christian Era and adoption of all dates of Mool Nanakshahi Calendar in future gains momentum across the world, Sikh Sangat hopes that there is ... More »
Gurdwaras in South Kanpur join the 5 January Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab movement. Kanpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has invariably stood with Panthic decisions in religious, social and even religio-political matters. It is no surprise that many Gurdw... More »
As Gurdwaras across New York and Sikh umbrella bodies across the United States resolve to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab on 5 January, the movement for implementation of the correct and original Nanakshahi Calendar is catching up and the day may not be f... More »
The Inspirations sessions at the Jakarta Gurmat School are a unique attempt to instill Sikhi spirit and love for Sikhism. The young student-activist briefly shares her experiences. The regular inspirational sessions organised by graduates -one boy and six girl... More »
Stepping-in to stem the confusion regarding the date of celebration of Guru Gobind Singh birth anniversary, the Global Sikh Council has appealed to Sikh Sangats worldwide to celebrate the Dasam Patshah Parkash Purab on 5 January 2018 and to pave the way for fu... More »
Takht Jathedars declare 25 December as Guru Gobind Singh anniversary even though Sikhs are confounded and angry at Parkash Purab and Sahibzadas Shaheedi Fortnight falling during the same period as per the Akal Takht-SGPC amended Nanakshahi calendar. The decisi... More »
Like the opening ceremony, once again Patna Sahib gears for grand closing ceremony for 350 year Parkash Purab celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh as thousands of pilgrims are expected to reach. In continuation with the glorious manner in which the 350 year Parka... More »