The government of New Delhi recently accepted an eagerly awaited enactment of a separate Sikh Marriage Act. The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (DSGPC) stated that the Delhi government would soon fulfill the demand for the implementation of the Sikh Marriage Act DSGPC delegate met with Law minister, Salman Khurshid recently according to the president of […]
Picture of the Week: Sri Guru Gobind Singh
(CHAKRA) Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a warrior, poet and philosopher. He succeeded Guru Tegh Bahadur (his father) as the leader of Sikhs at 9 years old. He transformed Sikhs into Khalsa (pure) in 1699.
Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti – January 2012
(CHAKRA) Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is a special day in Sikhism and is celebrated by Sikhs around the globe. This year in 2012, Guru Gobind Singh jayanti falls on January 5th. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is the birthday of their 10th and last guru and this day witnesses’ large processions and special prayer gatherings at all […]
Picture of the Week: Khanda (Symbol)
(CHAKRA) The Khanda is among the most special and important symbols in Sikhism. The Khanda is like a “coat of arms’ for Sikhism followers. It was introduced by the 6th Guru, Guru Hargobindji. It is an amalgam of 3 symbols, represented by three different items. It is commonly found on the Nishan Sahib or flag […]
First Martyr for Human Rights? Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
(CHAKRA) Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers. Sikhism followers remember the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24. He was beheaded as he refused to be forced to accept Islam as his religion and now stands as an example of freedom of choosing each one’s religion. Guru […]
Top 5 Sikh Blogs
(CHAKRA) There are dozens of blogs related to Sikhism and Sikh issues on the internet, but most are not updated. To assist you in your search in finding knowledgeable, insightful and educational Sikhism blogs, we have put this top 5 list together. These blogs have have a variety of focuses, from daily experiences as a […]
Picture of the Week: Guru Nanak Devji
(CHAKRA) Guru Nanak (Saturday 15 April 1469 – Monday 22 September, 1539), the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Gurus of the Sikhs, was born in the village of Talwandi. Also called Rai Bhoe-ki Talwandi, the village now known as Nankana Sahib, is near Lahore in present-day Pakistan. He was born, according […]
Sikh Gurudwara Attacked in Australia
Victoria, Australia (CHAKRA) – After a hate crime against a gurudwara in the state of Victoria in Australia, the Sikh community has appealed for security, fearing that further attacks will take place against the minority community in the area. Sikhs from Shepparton, Northern Victoria have appealed to the assailants, that their place of worship be […]
The 10 Sikh Gurus
A Beautiful picture of the 10 Gurus of Sikhism. The First Master: Guru Nanak Dev (1469 to 1539) The Second Master:: Guru Angad Dev (1504 to 1552) The Third Master: Guru Amar Das (1479 to 1574) The Fourth Master: Guru Ram Das (1534 to 1581) The Fifth Master: Guru Arjan Dev (1563 to 1606) The […]
June 16th – The Day of Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom
June 16th (according to the Sikh Calender it is also recognized on June 5th) of every year since 1606 has been very special for Sikhs worlwide since they have commemorated the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, the 5th Guru and the 1st Sikh Martyr. Before the arrest, torture and Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, the Sikhs had nothing […]