Sunday, 16 October 2011

ਮੈਂ ਨੀਵਾਂ ਮੇਰਾ ਮੁਰਸ਼ਿਦ ਉੱਚਾ,ਅਸੀਂ ਉੱਚਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਲਗਾਈ,

ਸਦਕ਼ੇ ਜਾਵਾਂ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਉੱਚਿਆਂ ਦੇ,ਜਿਹਨਾਂ ਨੀਵਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਨਿਭਾਈ.

Thursday, 6 October 2011

                                                        Golden Temple

Wednesday, 5 October 2011


Sri Akal Takht Sahib




Akal Takht Sahib literally means Eternal Throne. It is also part of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. It's foundation was laid by Guru Hargobind Sahib . The Akal Takht is situated opposite to Harmandir Sahib and are connected by a passage. The building of the Akal Takht opposite the Golden Temple has a special meaning. While the Golden Temple stands for spiritual guidance the Akal Takht symbolizes the dispensing of justice and temporal activity. During the day the Guru Granth Sahib is kept in the Golden Temple, while at night it is kept in the Akal Takht Sahib. In earlier days all Sikh warriors sought blessings here before going to battle fields. During the 18th century while Sikhs were fighting a guerrilla war in the forests they used to gather at the Akal Takht on special occasions such as Baisakhi and Diwali. Here the community used to have general meetings and approve resolutions. The Akal Takht is the oldest of the Five Takhts. Click here to see the video for Akal Takht

Takht Sri Damdama Sahib


Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated in the village of Talwandi Sabo near Bhatinda. At this place Guru Gobind Singh stayed here for approximately a year and compiled the final edition of Guru Granth Sahib also known as the Damdama Sahib Bir in 1705.

Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib


Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is situated at Anandpur Sahib. It is the birthplace of the Khalsa. The order of the Khalsa was founded here by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Some of the weapons of Guru Gobind Singh are displayed here. Click here for the video of Sri Keshharh Sahib.

Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib


Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib is situated on the banks of Godavari river in Maharashtra state. This is the place where Guru Gobind Singh left for Heavenly abode. The inner room of the temple is called Angitha Sahib and is built over the place where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated in 1708. Click here to see the video of Hazoor Sahib.
Takht Sri Patna Sahib


Takht Sri Patna Sahib is situated in Patna city which is also the capital of Bihar state. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born here in 1666 and he spent his early childhood here before moving to Anandpur Sahib. Besides being the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh , Patna was also visited by Guru Nanak and Guru Tegh Bahadur at different points of time.

Ten Gurus of Sikhs


Sri Guru Nanak dev Sahib ji
Sri Guru Angad Sahib ji
Sri Guru Amardas Sahib ji
Sri Guru Ramdass Sahib ji
Sri Guru Arjan Sahib ji
Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib ji
Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib ji
Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib ji
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib ji

sikhism

Sikhism
A progressive religion well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is ranked as the worlds 5th largest religion. Sikhism preaches a message of Devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.