Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 08-Guru Harkrishan, 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Community, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
In Sikh history, moments of transition hold profound significance, signaling shifts in leadership that shape the course of the faith. Such a pivotal juncture occurred with the passing of Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru, and the ascension of Guru Tegh Bahadur as the ninth Guru.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Events, Gurpurbs
Video of the annual Sikh Community of Southern California Vaisakhi Celebration which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, April 7, 2024…
Posted by Rupinder Kaur Khalsa& filed under 03-Guru Amar Das, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Amar Das left an indelible mark on Sikhism and humanity at large. His teachings continue to resonate with seekers of all backgrounds, reminding us of the transformative power of faith and service.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 09-Guru Teg Bahadur, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Teg Bahadur was born in Amritsar, India, on April 18, 1621. The name Teg Bahadur, means mighty of the sword and was given by his father, Guru Hargobind, after showing unimaginable valor in a the battle of Kartarpur against the Mughals. As a child, Guru Teg Bahadur was trained in the martial-arts of archery, horsemanship, and swordsmanship.
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Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 05-Guru Arjan, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
A cousin of Guru Ram Das Ji came to Amritsar from Lahore especially to ask Guru Sahib to attend his son’s wedding. Guru Ji said, “I will not be able to go because I can’t leave my duties as Guru. Perhaps I can send one of my Sons instead.” Guru Ram Das Ji had three…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 01-Guru Nanak, Events, Gurpurbs
Sikh Dharma International will be bringing our global community together for a special 12-hour live event to celebrate Guru Nanak's birthday! We invite you to join us on November 26, 2023, for 12 hours of live recitation of the first pauree via Zoom.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Around the World, Community, Events, Gurpurbs, Music, Shabad Guru
You are invited to join the global community to celebrate the birthday of Guru Ram Das Ji with 24 hours of chanting from October 8-9, 2023 via Zoom.
Sangats from China, Germany, Chile and HGRD (the Mother Ashram) in the US will be sharing their 2.5-hour Special Sadhanas during this time.
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Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 08-Guru Harkrishan, Gurpurbs, Publications, Sikh History
Pundits (scholars) and other village intellectuals were not happy, to say the least, about having to bow to a little child as their Guru. To test his spiritual authority, they asked Har Krishan to give them a dissertation on the Bhagavad Gita.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Events, Gurpurbs, Videos
For the first time since 2019, the annual Sikh Community of Southern California Baisakhi Celebration was held in-person at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 2, 2023. Watch full coverage of this event provided by Chardikla Time TV North America!…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under Community, Events, Gurpurbs
Join online or in person. Here's more information....For the first time since 2019, the annual Sikh Community of Southern California Baisakhi Celebration will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Sunday, April 2nd…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji was born on January 20, 1682, in the village of Pahuwind, district Amritsar. His father's name was Bhai Bhagtu Ji. At the age of 12, Baba Deep Singh Ji went with his parents to Anandpur Sahib to meet Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru.…
Posted by Sikh Dharma International& filed under 10-Guru Gobind Singh, Around the World, Events, Gurpurbs
Sikh Dharma International will be bringing our global community together for a special 24-hour live event to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Ji's birthday! We invite you to join us for 24 hours of live Gobinday Mukhanday recitation on Zoom starting on December 30, 2022!…
Posted by Sikhnet& filed under 06-Guru Hargobind, Gurpurbs, Sikh History
Guru Hargobind's actions almost 400 years ago are a lesson today for all of us, Sikhs or otherwise. Instead of a celebration of a historical event, I find this history now to offer a personal challenge. I must ask myself: in the spirit of Bandi Chhor Divas, what am I doing today to carry on…
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