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Doordarshan will telecast a seven part series Guru Maneyo Granth on the ocassion of 300th anniversary of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Doordarshan has produced an elaborative research based and devotional series or Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
An estimated 50,000 people from all over the UK gathered in Prestwold Hall, Loughborough yesterday, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji - Sikh holy scriptures. Organized by the East Midlands Council of Gurdwara’s, the day will now be known as having the largest gathering of Sikhs in one place outside of India. Guru Ka Langar was served throughout the day which represents important tenants in the Sikh faith, these include, serving others, equality and sharing.
In an effort to check pollution caused by Fireworks, SGPC plans to replace Fireworks with laser shows.
According to S. Avtar Singh Makkar, President, SGPC, "By now, aatishbazi has become an inalienable part of the Golden Temple’s festivities. Being a long-time observer of the damage pollution has done to the temple, I strongly advocate making positive changes in keeping with our tradition. So a light and sound show is the most plausible option. We will begin our feasibility study in a few days".
Former Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, has challenged his removal from the post. In a press conference yesterday, while talking to media persons Jathedar Vedanti questioned the process the SGPC had taken for removing him from the post of Jathedar of Akal Takht.
He said that he had been the Jathedar for nearly eight years and was upset by the way in which he was removed.
ZEE Punjabi a channel of ZEE network has started the telecast the live Keertan from historic Gurdwara Sis Ganj sahib situated in Chandani Chowk, Delhi on Sunday. Talking to media persons, Romila Sharma, Business head of ZEE Network said acting on the demand of Sikhs ZEE has decided to take rights for telecast from Delhi Sikh Gurdwara management Committee.
Congratulating Abhinav Bindra’s the first Indian to win an Individual Gold Medal in Olympics ever, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex body of the Sikhs, today announced that it would honor Bindra for his achievement and would give Abhinav Rs. 2 lakh cash prize.
The Guru Manyo Granth Jagriti Yatra which was started earlier this year from Nanded lovingly showcasing shastars of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and other Shaheed Singh Singhnian has finally reached Nanded yesterday. Huge number of Devotees were present on the last day of Jagriti Yatra which was started to spread the message of Sikh Gurus to masses.
The trecentenray of Gurta Gaddi Diwas of Guru Granth Sahib is being celebrated around the globe through various awareness programs like Guru Manyo Granth Jagriti Yatra.This time PTC News and Kalgidhar Trust, Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, India have started Sehaj - Paath of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
