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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Saadh Sangat Ji,

This Vaisakhi festival is very special and important for the Sikh community as it marks the establishment of the Khalsa which is also termed Khalsa Sirjana Divas. Also, Vaisakhi is a Punjabi harvest festival for people of the Punjab region. This day is also observed as a thanksgiving day by farmers whereby farmers pay their tribute, thanking God for the abundant harvest and also praying for future prosperity.

Akhand Paath will commence on Friday, 11-Apr-2025 around 06:00 AM EST with Samapti on Sunday, 13-Apr-2025 around 08:00 AM EST. So, please join us for paath (prayer) sewa and listening sewa.

Akhand Paath:
Paath Start Date: 11-Apr-2025, Friday around 06:00 AM onwards
Paath End Date:  13-Apr-2025, Sunday around 08:00 AM

NOTE: Sangat is requested to come for the paath sewa (including listening sewa). Please contact Bhai Sahib Surinder Singh Ji at (202) 957-7794 for path sewa time slots.

Let’s celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji Janam Diwas, the first Sikh Guru. Apart from Sikhs, Hindus and other followers of Guru Nanak’s philosophy also celebrate this festival. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, was born on April 15, 1469.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji travelled far and wide teaching people the message of one God who dwells in every one of His creations and constitutes the eternal Truth. He set up a unique spiritual, social, and political platform based on equality, fraternal love, goodness, and virtue.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teaching is understood to be practiced in three ways:

• Vaṇḍ Chakko: Sharing with others, helping those with less who are in need
• Kirat Karo: Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud
• Naam Japna: Meditating on God’s name to control the five weaknesses of the human personality.

These five weakness are kaam (lust), krodh (rage), lobh (greed), moh(attachment) and ahankar (conceit).

Program Schedule: Sun, 04/13/2025
Till 12:00 noon: Kirtan by sangat
12:00 noon to 02:00 PM: Kirtan by Bhai Surinder Singh Ji and Jatha
02:00 PM onwards: Nishan Sahib Ji Sewa followed by Guru ka LangarNOTE: There is ample amount of free parking on Sunday in DC next to Gurdwara Sahiband also in parking lot in basement.

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

Warm Regards,

Sikh Gurdwara, DC

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day on which Guru Hargobind Sahib was released with 52 Kings from Gwalior Prison. The word “Bandi” means “imprisoned”, “Chhor” means “release” and “Divas” means “day” and together “Bandi Chhor Divas” means Prisoner Release Day. It is celebrated with great joy as it was a time when “right” prevailed over “wrong”. The Mughals had held many hundreds of prisoners who were effectively “political prisoners” and were otherwise innocent leaders of their communities. They had been held without trial or any other legal process; jailed by brute force; held against their wishes. The lives of 52 local kings had been saved without a single shot and without a battle!

Special Diwan in evening: 
Date: Fri, 01-Nov-2024 (07:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST)
Rehras Sahib Paath: 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Kirtan: 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM
Ardaas and Samapti: 08:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Langar: Served during Diwan time

You are most welcome! (Jee Aayan Nu!)

Warm Regards,

Sikh Gurdwara, DC

Sikh Gurudwara DC invited all Sikh Institutes & Gurughars in DMV area to join in their 10th Annual DMV Youth Shaheedi Samagam. On the morning of 10th Feb, 101 youth participants ages 3 to 25 years filled up the Diwan hall of the Gurughar to pay tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s awe- inspiring personal life, the historical events & sacrifices of Singh’s in the Poh of 1704. The hall was filled with youth who came from tri state. The event started with seeking the blessings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji with Ardas & Hukamnama by Kareen Kaur. The entire Diwan was conducted by Youth.Kids did kirtaan in raags in Veer Ras. Sakhis of the The Char sahibzade, Mata Gujri, Bhai Kanhaiya ji, Mai Bhago in their speeches. Many kids recited Kavitas in Punjabi. The various aspects of the sikh history was covered via power point presentations and group poems.The enthusiasm of the sangat was reflected in their jakaras. It was a family event with children, parent & grandparents attending the event together.

The highlight of this Samagam was the “The Mata Gujri Inspiring Grand Parent’s Award”which the Gurudwara Committee Awards to a Family that has preserved Gursikhi saroop in families for 3 generation inspire of the pressure of the age & time. The receiver of the award this year was Sardar& Sardarni Jaspreet Kaur & Parminder Singh Sawhney of Maryland.It was an emotional & touching moment for the family & sangat.

The children were awarded trophies,books & certificates by Dr Daljit Singh Sawhney, Dr Pavan Sawhney & Bhai Surinder Singhji.lt was day long program starting at 10:30am in the morning with sampati at 5:30pm. The langar committee of the Gurudwara known for its hospitality lived up to their name. Inderjit Kaur the langar coordinator at the Gurudwara Sahib had a kid friendly menu of pancakes, pasta, samosas, cookies,pizza and fruits besides a day long traditional langar. Sangat was highly appreciative of the efforts put in by the Gurughar to make one and all feel comfortable.

The event inspired all to make efforts to preserve Sikhi & pass the legacy of Sahib- e-Kamal Guru Gobind Singh for youth born & raised in USA & other forgein lands. As Guru Granth Sahib aptly says for such events”Babaneeya Khaneeya puut sapuut Karen”.This Event was organized by the sevadars of Khalsa School.

Saadh Sangat Ji,

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!

We are honored to announce that Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar wale, a renowned and esteemed ਕੀਰਤਨੀਏ, will be visiting the DMV area from May 31st to June 4th for a series of mesmerizing kirtan programs. This is an event that the sangat in the DMV area has been eagerly anticipating and is not to be missed!

Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar wale is a well-known figure in the Sikh community for his soul-stirring kirtan. His captivating voice, profound understanding of Gurbani, and unwavering devotion to the Guru have earned him a special place in the hearts of Sikhs around the world. His kirtan is characterized by its deeply meditative and uplifting nature, leaving the listeners spiritually enriched and inspired.

The kirtan programs with Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar wale will take place from May 31st to June 4th in various locations across the DMV area. The specific details of the programs, including the Gurdwaras and timings are included in the Flyer. We urge all the sangat in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland to mark these dates on their calendars and make arrangements to attend these programs.

The arrival of Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar wale in the DMV area presents a unique opportunity for the sangat to experience the bliss of kirtan and connect with the divine through the universal language of music. It is a time for reflection, inspiration, and spiritual rejuvenation.

We sincerely request the sangat to attend these kirtan programs with Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar wale and make them a resounding success. Let us come together in unity and devotion to immerse ourselves in the divine vibrations of kirtan and seek solace in the eternal wisdom of the Guru. Don’t miss this opportunity to be in the presence of a legendary kirtan performer and experience the magic of ਕੀਰਤਨੀਏ. We look forward to welcoming Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar wale to the DMV area and creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime!

We would like to welcome all of you to please join the same. Please refer all details on the enclosed flyer. Jee Aayan Nu (All are most welcome!)

Warm Regards,

Sikh Gurdwara, DC