Sikh Monologues in Washington D.C. on December 11th

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The Sikh Monologues is debuting in Washington D.C. in less than 2 weeks, on December 11!
We have set aside tickets for advance reservation.

What is the Sikh Monologues Project?

In 2013, Jasleen Singh, Director of the Sikh Monologues, embarked on a journey to record the stories of Sikhs in America. After visiting 15 cities and interviewing over 150 people, she wrote 10 short stories based directly on the interviews. These stories were then turned into a stage performance to be shared live! The Monologues ask the audience to think about everything from judgement, discrimination, immigration, to domestic violence. After four successful performances in California and New York, the Sikh Monologues is excited to be premiering in Washington, D.C. this December! For more information, please check out sikhmonologues.com or like our Facebook page!

Please visit http://bit.ly/2eUYAlP to reserve your seat! Admission is free. Space is limited! This is a family-friendly event.

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Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Jyoti Jot Diwas: 04Dec2016

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Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Jyoti Jot Diwas: 04Dec2016
Please join us in commemorating the Shaheedi Gurpurab of Guru Tegh Bahadurji. Guruji showed the world

that being a Sikh meant more than defending the rights of other Sikhs, more than honoring and respecting other religions. It meant defending the rights of people of all faiths, even if that meant making the ultimate sacrifice.

Akhand Paath for the Gurpurab will commence on Friday Dec. 02 with Samapti on Sunday Dec. 04. This will be followed by the regular Sunday Diwan.

Please refer website for more details.

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Program Schedule

Asa di vaar                                    –       8:00 am to 10:00 am
Sukhmani Sahib                            –       10:00 am to 11:00 am
Kirtan by Bhai Harjeet Singh Ji      –       11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Kirtan by Bhai Surinder Singh ji     –       12:00 noon to 1:15 pm
Langar                                            –       1:45 pm

NOTE: There is ample amount of free parking on Sunday in DC next to Gurdwara Sahib and also in parking lot in basement.

We look forward to your visit along with friends and family.

 

Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji Jyoti Jot/Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji Gurgaddi Diwas

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Saadh Sangat Ji,

We will be remembering Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji this week on his Jyoti Jot Diwas and will celebrate Gurgaddi diwas of Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji this Sunday (16-Oct-2016) in Sikh Gurdwara DC.

Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji:

He was the seventh of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji. Before Guru Ji died, he nominated Guru Har Krishan Ji, his son as the next Guru of the Sikhs. The following is a summary of the main highlights of Guru Ji life:

1. Continued the military traditions started by his grandfather Guru Har Gobind Ji
2. Kept 2200 mounted soldiers at all times.
3. Was disturbed as a child by the suffering caused to plants when they were accidentally destroyed by his robe.

Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji:


Guru Har Krishan Ji was the eighth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. Before Guru Ji died, he nominated Baba Bakala ji, as the next Guru of the Sikhs. The following is a summary of the main highlights of Guru ji’s short life:

1) Guru Har Krishan was of a small age when he attained the leadership of the Sikh people. There are very few devotees of God in human history who have achieved a high level of spirituality in such small age. Prahlad, Dhruv was one of them and Guru Har Krishan can also be included in the same list. All other Sikh Guru’s sat on the “Gaddi”, the “throne of Guruship” when they were over the age of 12, but only Guru Har Krishan Ji sat on the Gaddi when he was just 5 of age.

2) When Guruji stayed in Delhi there was a smallpox epidemic which resulted in many deaths. By Guru ji’s blessing, the lake at Bangla Sahib provided a cure for thousands. Exposing himself to his many devotees he too died succumbed to smallpox. Thus he unselfishly, without the thought of danger to himself, served many people. This is true Sewa to care for the sick even at the risk of one’s own life.

3) Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was constructed in Guru ji’s memory. This is where he stayed during his visit to Delhi. This was originally the palace of Raja Jai Singh, who was a strong and powerful Sikh and a devotee of the Guru.

4) Guru Sahib caused the illiterate water-carrier Chhaju Ram to expound the philosophy of the holy Gita on challenge from Pandit Lal Chand. On hearing this narration of the holy Gita, Pandit Lal Chand was deeply humiliated. Gurudwara Panjokhara Sahib is situated there.
Program Schedule

Asa di vaar                                    –       8:00 am to 10:00 am
Sukhmani Sahib                            –       10:00 am to 11:00 am
Kirtan by Sangat                            –       11:00 am to 11:45 am
Kirtan by Bhai Surinder Singh ji     –       11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Langar                                            –       1:45 pm

NOTE: There is ample amount of free parking on Sunday in DC next to Gurdwara Sahib and also in parking lot in basement.

Guru Granth Sahib Ji Prakash Utsav on 04Sep: Akhand Paath Seva starts 02Sep

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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, 06-Sep-2016 in DC Gurdwara. Please find schedule mentioned below.

Also, Akhand Paath starts from tomorrow Friday, 02Sep2016. So, please join for paath (prayer) sewa or listening sewa.
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Program Schedule

Asa di vaar                                         –       8:00 am to 10:00 am
Sukhmani Sahib                                –       10:30 am to 11:30 am
Kirtan by Sangat                               –       11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Kirtan by Bhai Surinder Singh ji       –       12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Langar                                                –       2:00 pm

Shaheedi Dihada of Guru Arjan Dev Ji: Jun 17 – Jun 19, 2016

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Saadh Sangat Ji,

Please join us in remembering Shaheedi of Guru Arjun Dev Ji on Sunday, 19-June-2016. Also there will be Akhand Paath seva starting from 17-Jun-2016 and ending on 19-Jun-2016.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the first martyr of the Sikh faith and fifth of the ten Sikh Gurus, who compiled writings to create our holy book Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

One of the greatest contribution of Guru Arjan Dev Ji made to the Sikh faith was to compile all of the past Gurus’ writings, along with selected writings of other saints from different backgrounds which he considered consistent with the teachings of Sikhism into one book, now the holy scripture: the Guru Granth Sahib.

Guru Arjan was arrested under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and asked to convert to Islam. In June 1606, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ordered that Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru be tortured and sentenced to death after the Guru had refused to stop preaching his message of God as started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Guru was made to sit on a burning hot sheet while boiling hot sand was poured over his body. After enduring five days of unrelenting torture, Guru Arjan Dev Ji was taken for a bath in the river. As thousands watched he entered the river, never to be seen again.

Program Schedule

Asa di vaar                                            –       8:00 am to 10:00 am
Sukhmani Sahib                                  –       10:00 am to 11:00 am
Kirtan by Sangat                                  –       11:00 am to 11:45 am
Kirtan by Bhai Surinder Singh ji      –       11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Langar                                                   –       1:45 pm

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Sikh Day Parade : May 7th 2016 at 12:30PM in DC

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Saadh Sangat Ji,

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Please join us for Sikh Day Parade on 07May,2016 to celebrate Sikh presence in America. PFA the brochure for details.

Gathering place: National Mall lawns near 19th Street and Constitution Avenue
Kirtan Diwan: 10:00 am

Parade Starts at 12:30 pm &
Ends at 3rd Street and Madison Dr. at 02:30pm

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Agenda for Sikh Day Parade in DC on 07-May-2016
 
Morning Diwan: Lawns near 19th street and Constitution Avenue
 
Parkash:                            10:00am
Kirtan:                               10:00am – 11:00 am
Anand Sahib and Ardas: 11:00am to 11:30am
Bhog:                                 11:30am
 
Parade:                              12:30pm (from 19th street and Constitution Avenue)
 
Sequence:
 
Large Banner (Sikh Day Parade)
Nishan Sahibs
Panj Piyaras
Float with Guru Granth Sahib
Gurdwaras with Banners in the following order:
      – Sikh Society of Baltimore
      – Sikh Gurdwara, DC
      – Sikh Foundation of Virginia
      – Sikh Center of Virginia  
      – Sikh Association of Baltimore
      – Raj Khalsa Gurdwara
      – Guru Nanak Foundation of America
      – Guru Gobind Singh Foundation
      – Guru Gian Sagar Gurdwara
     
Second float in the middle after Sikh Center of Virginia.
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Amrit Sanchaar in GNFA Gurdwara on Apr 13th 2016 – 6AM

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Amrit Sanchaar is planned to happen in GNFA Gurdwara. Details are as follows:

Date: 13-Apr-2016

Time: 6AM (try to be there at 6AM or so)

Venue: 12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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NOTE: Please do come after taking full bath including head.

Directions: General Directions from various starting points

From Baltimore:

Take 95 South, and take exit 33A towards Burtonsville

Left at Route 29 South

Right at Musgrove Road

Left on Old Columbia Pike

12917 Old Columbia Pike will be on your left side

From Ellicot City and Columbia:

Route 29 South

Right at Musgrove Road

Left on Old Columbia Pike

12917 Old Columbia Pike will be on your left side

From Northern Virginia:

Beltway (Rt. 495) to Silver Spring

From the Beltway, take Route 29 (Colesville Rd) North (Exit 30 A)

Take exit for Randolph Road West

Make first right on Old Columbia Pike.

12917 Old Columbia Pike will be on your right side before Musgrove Road

From Virginia Gurudwara Sahib (SFV):

Take 123 North and right on Braddock Road. Take Beltway North towards Tysons Corner/Bethesda/Silver Spring

From the Beltway, take Route 29 (Colesville Rd) North (Exit 30 A)

Take exit for Randolph Road West

Make first right on Old Columbia Pike.

12917 Old Columbia Pike will be on your right side before Musgrove Road

New Year Celebration in DC Gurudwara

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Please join us in celebrating the new year with Saadh Sagat in DC Gurudwara on 31-Dec-2015.

Timings: 08PM – 12AM midnight
Kirtan:    Bhai Surinder Singh
Langar:  Full Time

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Sikh Gurdwara, DC
3801 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Guru Gaddi Diwas Guru Nanak Dev Ji – 29Nov, 2015 in DC Gurudwara

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Please join us in commemorating the Guru Gaddi Diwas of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on 29-Nov-2015 in DC Gurudwara.

Akhand Paath commenced on Friday Nov. 27 evening with Samapti on Sunday Nov. 29 morning.

This will be followed by the regular Sunday Diwan. We look forward to your visit along with friends and family.

 

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Key Lessons & Teachings from Guru Nanak Dev Ji life:

1) Submission to the Will of God (WAHEGURU)
2) There is One God
3) Goodwill for all – SARBAT DAA BHALAA
4) SACH SUNAISI SACH KEE BELA – (to speak the truth)
5) SEWA AND SIMRAN
6)The three Principals

  • Vand Chako: Sharing with others, helping those with less who are in need
  • Kirat Karo: Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud
  • Naam Japna: Chanting the Holy Name and thus remembering God at all times (ceaseless devotion to God)

7) Shun five Evils (Ego, Anger, Greed, Attachment and Lust.)
8) Importance of Guru
9) No Discrimination
10) Against Rituals/Superstitions

Shahidi Dihada of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji : Nov 20 – Nov22, 2015

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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Please join us in commemorating the Shaheedi Dihada of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (ninth Guru in Sikh Religion) set a remarkable precedent of martyrdom for the cause of freedom of religion (of any human being, irrespective of their faith), when he was publicly executed (beheaded) in 1675 on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi for resisting the forced conversions of Hindus in Kashmir to Islam, and after himself refusing to convert to Islam. For this sacrifice, Guru Tegh Bahdaur is also known as Hind-di-Chaadar (shield of India.)

NOTE: It was proposed by Guru Teg Bahadur Ji that if Aurangzeb can convert him into Islam, then all other Hindus would be converted but he made sure that doesn’t happen by sacrificing his life to save their religion.

Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi mark the places of execution and cremation of the Guru’s body.

Akhand Paath will commence on Friday Nov. 20 evening with Samapti on Sunday Nov. 22 morning. This will be followed by the regular Sunday Diwan. We look forward to your visit along with friends and family.