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British play on Sikh tenets enthralls audience in Chandigarh

Posted January 22nd, 2009 by administrator

CHANDIGARH: A British play "Guru Manyo Granth", based on history and Sikh tenets was recently staged in Chandigarh by the London based Punjabi Theatre Academy.

Staged in Punjabi and English, the play traced the history of the Sikh religion by incorporating quotations and power point presentations on the various Sikh religious leaders or 'Gurus'.

Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurb in Pictures 2009

Posted January 8th, 2009 by administrator

Punjab Heritage News brings a round up of the celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh birth anniversary in pictures.

Guru Nanak Dev ji

Posted November 11th, 2008 by administrator

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee came to this earth in mortal form 539 years ago and Sikhs all over the globe will be celebrating the arrival of Guru Nanak on the 13th November. But why did Guru Nanak need to come to the earth?

The benefactor Lord listened to the cries (of humanity) and sent Guru Nanak to this world ... Guru Nanak came to redeem humanity in Kalyug. (Bhai Gurdas Jee)

PM’s visit inconveniences devotees

Posted October 30th, 2008 by administrator

Hazur Sahib, October 30
A 300-year-old handwritten Bir of Guru Gobind Singh’s time was taken in a golden palanquin from Gurdwara Nagina Ghat, situated on the banks of the Godavari to Takht Hazur Sahib in a procession to commemorate the century-old tradition of Gurta Gaddi.

Offspring of Guru’s horse attract devotees

Posted October 27th, 2008 by administrator

Nanded (Hazur Sahib), October 27
One of the attractions during the tercentenary celebrations of Gurta Gaddi Diwas at Nanded has been the stable where the offspring of Dilbagh, the famous horse of Guru Gobind Singh, have been kept.

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Sending money to India

Three ways to send or transfer money to India from U.S.A.
1.Cash Transfer-Money transfer companies have higher fees than other companies, but the money is transferred fast - in an hour or less
2.Money Orders: Available at banks and post offices.Special low cost wire transfers available at the post office and selected banks.
3.Banking Transfers; Such as checks, debit cards, and electronic transfers .

When you use a wire transfer company, save your receipt and any other document...(more)