India is a land of great diversity. It described as a land of many religions and innumerable languages‚ it might well be described as a land of festivals as well. Indians love celebrating. Every little occasion from the harvesting of crops‚ welcoming the spring or rain‚ to seeing the full moon lends itself to joyous celebrations splashed with colors‚ music‚ folk dances and songs. Even the birthdays of divine beings are celebrated by connecting them with particular festivals. The Indian calendar
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The birth of the Khalsa‚ (Summary from p. 56/57 (750 words) of a book entitled “Essence of Sikhism‚ Meditate-Earn honestly-Share” by Kartar Singh Bhalla.) For the annual harvest festival of Baisakhi in 1699‚ Guru Gobind Singh had asked thousands of Sikhs to attend. On the morning of the day‚ The Guru stepped out of his tent holding a sword and asked the audience whether anyone was willing to offer his head. He had to repeat his call three times before someone came forward. A first man came offered
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☬ 2nd Annual – 2013 - Sikh Games NY ☬ Email – SikhGamesNY@gmail.com / www.SikhGamesNY.Org August 24 - 25‚ 2013- (Saturday & Sunday 8am – 8pm) Extended Registration Deadline - July 31‚ 2013 Fees Schedule Basketball 11-14yrs => $100 / Team (5-10 Players) 15-18yrs => $150 / Team (5-10 Players) 19yrs & Over => $200 / Team (5-10 Players) ============================================================== Tug of War ==> (11-14yrs) & (15-18yrs) => $ 10 / Team (6-10 Players) (19-39yrs) & (40yrs
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Kaller Syedan‚ Haveli of Baba Khem Singh Bedi The Haveli of Baba Khem Singh Bedi‚ a significant architectural site in Pothohar region‚ is located in Kaller Syedan sub-division‚ 41 Km east of Rawalpindi on Grand Trunk Road. Kaller Syedan is marked as a historical and cultural town in Rawalpindi district and the Haveli of Khem Singh Bedi is the most outstanding monument in this town. The haveli was built by Sir Baba Khem Singh Bedi in late nineteenth century. Khem Singh Bedi‚ a founder of the Singh
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Temple (West - Gujarat). The Char Dham are often considered the most revered sites for Hindus that have to be visited in one’s lifetime. Harmandir Sahib Sikkhism 3) Harmandir Sahib (Sikhism):- Harmandir Sahib popularly known as Golden Temple is located in Amritsar district of Punjab. Built by the fourth Guru of Sikhs and completed by his successor‚ Harmandir Sahib is the holiest site of Sikhism. Moinuddin Chisti Islam 4) Moinuddin Chisti (Islam):- The dargah of Moinuddin Chisti popularly known
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Jahan in 1631‚ in memory of his wife Mumtaz‚ the Taj Mahal is one of the top 7 wonders of the world. Golden Temple‚ Amritsar The Golder Temple (Harmandir Sahib/Darbar Sahib)‚ is the holiest shrine of Sikhism. Guru Ram Das Ji founded the city of Amritsar in the 16th centurywhen it was constructed. An active place of worship for Sikhs‚ the Harmandir Sahib is also visited by people from other religion. Mysore Palace The Palace of Mysore was built during 1897-1912. It is the official residence of
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Kuka Movement 1857 During the pre-independence days‚ the British followed the policy of ‘Devide and Rule’. It was their strategy to become offensive against the roots of Indian culture. During those days‚ so many Butcherkhanas (Slaughter houses) in different parts of Punjab. During the days of Maharaja Ranjit Singh‚ there was total ban on cow slaughter. When British annexed Punjab‚ they printed these words on copper plates – “COW are not to be killed in Amritsar. The Penalty of killing cow is
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“Religious Background of India” I am an Indian‚ so I have a lot to say about my religious background India is home to population of over 1.2 billion people‚ speaking more than 24 languages and following a wide range of religious communities. India is also the birthplace of four of world’s major religions‚ namely Hinduism‚ Sikhism‚ Jainism and Buddhism. This diverse religious nature of India is result of social integration of religions brought in by invaders and conquerors like Greeks in 180
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military operation which occurred between 3 June and 8 June 1984‚ ordered by the then Prime Minister Mrs.Indira Gandhi in order to establish control over the Harmandir Sahib Complex in Amritsar‚ Punjab‚ and remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his armed followers from the complex buildings. Bhindranwale had earlier taken residence in Harmandir Sahib and made it his headquarters in April 1980. The ’blue star operation’ was not directed to cause damage to AKAL TAKTH. In addition‚ the CBI is considered
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Reserve | | | | Pench Tiger Reserve | | | | Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve | | 3 | The official name of Golden Temple is ………….. | | | Guru Nanak Darbar | | | | Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib | | | | Shri Harmandir Sahib | | | | Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib | | 4 | Which of these is not a famous place of Srinagar? | | | Nishat Garden | | | | Chashm-e-Shahi | | | | Hazratbal Shrine | | | | Mughal Garden | | 5 | Ajmer is famous
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