Traditional Punjabi musical instruments
Punjab has a long musical history, with traditional instruments dating back centuries. Such instruments had left an indelible mark on…
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Vaisakhi – the harvest festival
Vaisakhi, also spelled Baisakhi, is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It will be celebrated on…
Read MoreSikh History This Week- April 7, 2023, to April 13, 2023
7th April 1924 3rd Shaheedhi Jatha of 500 Akali Satyagrahies, led by Sardar Santa Singh courted arrest upon reaching Gangsar,…
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Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi
Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi Vrat is an auspicious day amongst the Hindu community. The day is celebrated to offer prayers to…
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Guru Arjan: The embodiment of godly devotion, selfless service
Guru Arjan Dev Ji is the fifth Master of the Sikhs. He stood against the Moghul rulers of the time…
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Guru Tegh Bahadur: The ninth master of Sikhs
Guru Tegh Bahadur ji is the ninth Master of the Sikhs who sacrificed his life to secure the right to…
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Easter: The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from…
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Good Friday: The crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. The day in 2023…
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Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha, during the month of Chaitra (the Chaitra Pournimaa).…
Read MoreSikh History This Week- March 24, 2023, to March 30, 2023
24th March 1664 Guru Har Krishan Ji visited Aurangzeb’s court. This is the time Guru Sahib visited Aurangzeb’s court, when…
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Ram Navami: The birth of Lord Rama
Ram Navami, also marks as the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is being observed on…
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Sheetala Saptami
Sheetala Saptami is considered an important festival in Hinduism. On the day of Sheetala Saptami, women fast for the whole…
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Hola Mohalla- the Sikh festival of display of martial prowess
Falling on the second day of the month of Chet, which usually comes in March as per the Gregorian calendar,…
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Here are some of the key beliefs and practices associated with Phalgun Purnima
Phalgun Purnima’ Phalguni Purnima falls on the full moon day in the month of Phalguni, which typically falls…
Read MoreHolashtak: Eight days before the Holi festival
Holashtak is said to be an important day in Hinduism. Holashtak falls in the month of Falgun in Hinduism. The…
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Tridevi – Three supreme Goddesses
Tridevi “three goddesses” is a trinity of the supreme deity in Hinduism, combining a trio of distinguished goddesses as either…
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Indian-origin Sikh boy asked to remove turban during football match in Spain
MADRID (TIP): In Spain, a Sikh boy was asked by a referee to remove his turban during a football match. The…
Read MoreSikh History This Week- January 27 to February 2
27th January 1682 Janam Din Baba Deep Singh Ji. Known as Deepaa in his childhood, he was born on 14…
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Magha Ganesh Jayanti
Ganesha Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. As per the Hindu calendar, it is observed…
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Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami is a famous festival of North India. This festival belongs to Hindus, some Hindus know this festival as…
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Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is an important Hindu festival celebrated in different forms in India and Nepal. The festival is celebrated when…
Read MoreSikh History This Week-January 13, 2023, to January 19, 2023
13th January 1588: Foundation stone of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, laid by Sain Mia Mir. Foundation stone of Sri Harmandir…
Read MoreSikh History This Week- January 6, 2023, to January 12, 2023
6th January 1846 Battle of Budowal between Sikhs and British. 1989 Sirdar Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh hanged for gunning…
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Paush Purnima
Paush Purnima refers to the full moon of the “Shukla Paksha” in the month of Pausha, as per the Hindu…
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Guru Gobind Singh: A Saint warrior
Guru Gobind Rai, who later became Guru Gobind Singh, is the tenth and last Sikh Guru, a spiritual leader, philosopher,…
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The Wisdom of Isa Upanishad
The Isa Upanishad or Isavasya Upanishad is found in the 40th chapter of the Vajasaneya Samhita of the Yajurveda. Isa…
Read MoreSikh History This Week- December 30, 2022, to January 5, 2023
30th December 1734 Mata Sahib Kaur sent a Hukamnama for Bhai Mann Singh Ji. 1922 Second meeting of Babbars at…
Read MoreVeer Baal DiwasCelebrated at the Indian Consulate in New York
An impressive exhibition of pictures narrating the story of martyrdom of Chhote Sahibzadas impressed visitors NEW YORK (TIP): The Consulate…
Read MoreVeer Baal Diwas Celebrated with enthusiasm in the US
‘Veer Baal Diwas’ Celebrated at the Indian Embassy in Washington Reports of the celebration of the maiden Veer Baal Diwas…
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DECEMBER 23, 2022, TO DECEMBER 29, 2022 22nd December 1666 Parkash Utsav, Patshahi Tenth, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Gobind…
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