President Trump participates in the White House Diwali ceremony
President Trump speaks at a Diwali Ceremonial Lighting of the Diya in the Roosevelt Room at the White House.
Special Diwan on Fri and Sun: Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab in DC Gurdwara (23Nov and 25Nov)
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Whaeguru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Saadh Sangat Ji, please join all of us to celebrate the Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurupurab with special diwan on Fri, 23-Nov-2018 and on Sun, 25-Nov-2018 in DC Gurdwara. Baljit Kaur Khalsa Jatha will be here for kirtan.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab also known as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Apart from Sikhs, Hindus and other followers of Guru Nanak’s philosophy also celebrate this festival. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, was born on April 15, 1469.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji travelled far and wide teaching people the message of one God who dwells in every one of His creations and constitutes the eternal Truth.He set up a unique spiritual, social, and political platform based on equality, fraternal love, goodness, and virtue.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teaching is understood to be practiced in three ways:
- Vaṇḍ Chakko: Sharing with others, helping those with less who are in need
- Kirat Karo: Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud
- Naam Japna: Meditating on God’s name to control the five weaknessesof the human personality.
These five weakness are kaam (lust), krodh (rage), lobh (greed), moh(attachment) and ahankar (conceit).
Guru Nanak Dev Ji widely acknowledged to have made four major journeys, spanning thousands of kilometres, the first tour being east towards Bengal,Assam and Manipur, the second south towards Sri Lanka, the third north towards Kashmir, Ladakh, Tibet and Arunachal Pradesh and the final tour west towards Baghdad, Mecca and Medina on the Arabian Peninsula.
Baljit Kaur Khalsa: One of her random videos from youtube
Friday, November 23 – Arambh Akhand Paath at 6:00 AM
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM : Baljit Kaur Khalsa
7:45 PM to 08:30 PM: Bhai Surinder Singh Ji
Followed by Anand Saheb, Ardas, Vaak and Sukhasan
Sunday, November 25 – Samapti Akhand paath at approximately 7:30 AM
Asa Di Vaar – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Special Kirtan diwan from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Kirtan by Baljit Kaur Khalsa Jatha
Followed by Kirtan from Sangat
Kirtan by Bhai Surinder Singh Ji Jatha
Diwali (Bandi Chhor Diwas) in Sikh Gurdwara DC – Wed, 07-Nov-2018
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day on which Guru Hargobind Sahib was released with 52 Kings from Gwalior Prison. The word “Bandi” means “imprisoned”, “Chhor” means “release” and “Divas” means “day” and together “Bandi Chhor Divas” means Prisoner Release Day. It is celebrated with great joy as it was a time when “right” prevailed over “wrong”. The Mughals had held many hundreds of prisoners who were effectively “political prisoners” and were otherwise innocent leaders of their communities. They had been held without trial or any other legal process; jailed by brute force; held against their wishes. The lives of 52 local kings had been saved without a single shot and without a battle!
NOTE: Langar sewa is open for the same. Please contact Inderjeet Aunty (443-786-4063) for langar sewa if someone wants to take it.
Diwan Timings: 06:00 PM to 08:30PM
Langar: 08:30 PM onwards
Program Schedule:
Reheras Sahib Paath: 06:00PM – 06:30PM
Kirtan: 06:30PM – 08:00PM
Anand Sahib and Samapti: 08:00PM – 08:30PM
Langar:08:30PM onwards
New Date 14Oct2018 – 13th Annual Unity Walk In DC With Sikh Gurdwara DC
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!
NOTE: New Date 14Oct2018 – 13th Annual Unity Walk In DC With Sikh Gurdwara DC
Saadh Sangat Ji, did you know this?
The sacred scripture of Sikhism is called Guru Granth Sahib in reverence. It’s a large collection of hymns of Gurus and other innumerable Muslim and Hindu saints. This makes it one of the world’s only “interfaith scripture”!
#knowyourneighbor
People of all faiths and cultures from around the DC region will walk down “Embassy Row” and visit houses of worship and other religious centers in a public celebration of unity and support for our diverse community. The Unity Walk is open and free to everyone.
Unity Walk
Sunday, October 14th 01:45PM EST – 06:00 PM EST
Check in and Resource Fair: 01:45 PM – 02:30 PM
Opening Ceremony: 02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Walkers will be visiting the Gurdwara between 3:10 PM and 4:15 PM
Address: Washington Hebrew Congregation
3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016
Closing Ceremony: 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Address: Islamic Center of Washington DC
2551 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
You can also see all other information about the day of the walk here:
https://ifcmw.org/programs/unity-walk/unity-walk-faq/
Guru Granth Sahib Ji Prakash Utsav on 02Sep: Akhand Paath Seva starts 31Aug
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Saadh Sangat Ji,
Please join all of us to celebrate the first prakash purab celebrations of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on Sun, 02-Sep-2018 in DC Gurdwara. Please find schedule mentioned below.
Also,Akhand Paath starts from Friday, 31-Aug-2018. So, please join for paath (prayer) sewa or listening sewa.
Kirtan by Gyani Nalinanand Ji – Sun 06May at 12 noon
On Sunday, May the 6th, 2018, we are delighted that Nalinanand ji will perform Kirtan at the DC Gurudwara from 12 noon till 12:45PM. Please be sure to join us on this special occasion and invite others as well.
Gyani Nalinanand ji truly demonstrates the concept of renunciation (Tyag) for ‘Dharma’. Born with the proverbial silver spoon in 1979 in an affluent and respected Sood family of Patiala, he gave up on all his worldly comfort and took up the path of celibacy and ‘Dharma’ at the young age of 21 years.
He has a mastery of many scriptures. His lectures and bhajans are interspersed with examples and quotes from Guru Granth Sahib ji, teachings of Sufi saints, and many others. He works hard to spread the affection among all beings. He is loved and revered by his followers across the globe of various religious beliefs.
Nalinanand ji is a gifted Raagi, who has presented his Kirtan at various Gurudwaras around the world leaving the Sangat mesmerized with his melodious voice and singing style.
Sikh American Story Airs on CNN May 6th – 10PM
The Sikh Coalition is excited to announce that CNN’s Emmy Award-winning United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell will feature the first-ever hour-long cable episode exclusively focusing on the Sikh American community. The episode is scheduled to air on Sunday, May 6th at 10 pm ET/PT.
W. Kamau Bell interviews Sikh Coalition co-founder, Harpreet Singh and Sikh Coalition Social Justice Fellow, Winty Singh along with Yuba City Sikh Mayor, Preet Didbal; Yuba City farmer and community leader, Karandeep Bains; Sikh lawyer, filmmaker and organizer, Valarie Kaur; Sikh soldier and doctor, Lt. Colonel Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi; Sikh actor and designer, Waris Ahluwalia; and Harpreet’s son, Dilzafer Singh.
“This will be an exciting and important moment for the Sikh community to come together and celebrate Sikh awareness,” said Sikh Coalition Executive Director, Satjeet Kaur. “We continue to make progress in our efforts to educate the American public and this is another milestone.”
Thanks to work by Harpreet Singh and support by Valarie Kaur, the Sikh Coalition media and communications team spent six months supporting United Shades of America producers with background resource material, fact-checking and B-roll footage. Over the next week, the Sikh Coalition will be announcing a series of exciting opportunities for the Sikh community to engage and promote the episode to maximize the educational impact.
“The United Shades episode provides a nuanced portrayal of the Sikh experience in America,” said Sikh Coalition co-founder, Harpreet Singh. “It will educate mainstream America about Sikh values and beliefs that have enabled Sikhs to overcome adversity and thrive in this country for over a hundred years.”
Per CNN, all air dates for episodes of United Shades of America are subject to potential change. If that happens, the Sikh Coalition will update you immediately. United Shades of America will also stream live for subscribers via CNNgo (at CNN.com/go and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TV and Android TV). The series will also be available the day after the broadcast premiere on demand via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platforms and CNN mobile apps.
As always, the Sikh Coalition urges you to practice your faith fearlessly.
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The Sikh CoalitionVaisakhi Celebration Akhand Paath and Special Diwan In Sikh Gurdwara DC
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Saadh Sangat Ji,
This Vaisakhi festival is very special and important for the Sikh community as it marks the establishment of the Khalsa which is also termed Khalsa Sirjana Divas.
Also, Vaisakhi is a Punjabi harvest festival for people of the Punjab region. This day is also observed as a thanksgiving day by farmers whereby farmers pay their tribute, thanking God for the abundant harvest and also praying for future prosperity.
NOTE: Khalsa School will remain closed on Sun, 15Apr2018.
Akhand Paath:
Paath Start Date: 13Apr2018, Friday evening
Paath End Date: 15Apr2018, Sunday morning
Special Diwan on Saturday: 07:30PM to 09:30PM
Nishaan Sahib Seva on Sunday afternoon
Sangat is requested to come for paath seva. Langar would be available all the time.
Amrit Sanchar – Sun, 07Apr2018, 11AM in MD, USA
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!
Saadh Sangat Ji,
Amrit Sanchar is happening on Sun, 07-Apr-2018, 11AM in Sikh Association of Baltimore. PFA flyer for all details.
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