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Guru Gobind Singh Birthday

CalendarZ — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:43:59 +0000

Guru Gobind Singh was the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikh religion. He was officially inducted as the tenth Sikh Guru at the age of nine, following the beheading of his father for repudiating the conversion to Islam. Guru Gobind Singh was known to be a philosopher, poet, warrior, and most importantly, a spiritual master.

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:30:21 +0000

Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was the ninth Sikh Guru, who was beheaded for refusing the conversion to Islam. According to excerpts from his son’s –Guru Gobind Singh– records, the Guru had pledged to protect Kashmiri Hindus against persecution and oppression. The Guru, however, was publicly executed by a direct order from Alamgir, the Mughal emperor, on the 11th of November, 1675 – a consequence of his refusal to renounce his faith and convert to Islam.

Guru Nanak Birthday

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:50:12 +0000

One of the most sacred ceremonies in Sikhism is Guru Nanak Gurpurab, which commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. Generally, the ceremonies in the Sikh religion are dedicated to the celebration of the birth of the ten Sikh Gurus.

Birth of the Guru Granth

CalendarZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:44:57 +0000

The Guru Granth is the holy book of Sikhism, which is an agglomeration of the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus. It includes texts, hymns, and prayers of the Sikh religion, and is considered as an eternal living guru that imparts the principles and core beliefs of Sikhism. The first rendition of the book was known as Adi Granth, and it was collated by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan. The second and final rendition of the book was collated by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, under the name of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:58:25 +0000

Guru Arjan was the fifth Sikh Guru in a lineage of ten Sikh Gurus, and was one of the two Sikh Gurus who perished for not renouncing their faith – the other being Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, the ninth Sikh Guru. He was known for compiling the first rendition of the holy book of Sikhism, called Adi Granth. Guru Arjan was tortured by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his refusal to abandon the teachings of Sikhism, until his execution in 1606. It is unclear to this date whether he perished during torture or was executed by drowning.

Birthday of Guru Angad Dev

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:19:03 +0000

Guru Angad was the second Sikh Guru, leading the Sikh teachings after the death of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, in 1539. He was born in 1504 to a Hindu family, and was given the name Bhai Lenha. Prior to embracing the teachings of Sikhism, he worked as a religious teacher; promoting the preachment of goddess Durga, until he met the first guru and became a Sikh. Bhai Lenha was given the name Angad by Guru Nanak after many years of being his acolyte. Shortly after, Guru Nanak announced Guru Angad as his successor in delivering the messages of Sikhism, favoring him over his own sons.

Vaisakhi

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:18:56 +0000

Vaisakhi is a religious ceremony that marks the beginning of the new year in Sikhism. It is tantamount to the Tamil Punthandu –the Tamil New Year, which is celebrated by Tamils– and falls on the same date, the 14th of April on the Gregorian calendar. The Vaisakhi festival honors the founding of the Khalsa tradition, which was inaugurated in 1699 by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

Hola Mohalla

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:18:38 +0000

Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival that was instigated by Guru Gobind Singh, originally as a day of mock battles and poetry contests. It is usually observed in March, occurring the day following the Hindu spring festival, yet oftentimes concurring with it.

Lohri - Maghi

CalendarZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:39:54 +0000

Lohri is a religious and cultural festival that usually falls on the 13th of January of every year. It marks the beginning of longer sunny days as the winter season has come to an end, and it is observed by Hindus and Sikhs from the Punjab region. Lohri is an official holiday in India, and is typically celebrated by singing, dancing, and lighting bonfires.

Diwali

CalendarZ — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:56:49 +0000

Diwali is one of the most popular festivals in Hindu countries. It is also known as the Festival of Lights and it symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The lamps are lit as a sign of hope and celebration. The celebration of this festival lasts for five days and five nights during the Hindu month of Ashwayuja.