Leicester Sikh Youth Forum

LEICESTER SIKHS PRESS UPDATE: 2011/12

2012-01-02T19:47:00.001Z

LEICESTER SIKHS PRESS STATEMENT: 2011/12

Happy New Year to all!

It’s been a very busy year for us here at Leicester Sikhs with over 6 camps this year for campers aged between 5 and 18. With the Guru’s grace an average of 260 campers attended the camps. Thank you to all parents/guardians and youngsters who have been supporting the Sikhi Camps.

Following on from these camps, a regular Panjabi and Sikh School has been established at Oadby Gurdwara. The classes have now been running for over eight months and with the Guru’s grace, as of 21st December, the student count is 92 with classes running daily.

Since September, we have been blessed with a number of (youth) kirtan programs, Yoga classes, santheya classes, talks and seminars with De Montfort University and University of Leicester Sikh Societies as well as a regular Gatka class that takes place every Sunday evening at East Park Road Gurdwara.

You may visit http://www.leicestersikhs.com to view previous posters and event photos.

Some of you may be aware of the Rik Basra Campaign. Rik as diagnosed with a blood cancer (AML) in Sept 2011. In order to survive Rik was told he would require a bone marrow transplant. Doctors told Rik his chances of finding a match were very small, as there is a real shortage of Asian blood stem cell donors on the Anthony Nolan database, Only 4% of.registered donors are Asian. To address these issues Rik's family, friends, and Police colleagues set up the Rik Basra Campaign. The aim of the group is to increase the number of Asians registered on the Anthony Nolan database.

The Rik Basra Campaign was launched at Diwalli.A follow up event was held at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara (GTB) at East Park Road on the 11th Dec. The event was organised by the Rik Basra Campaign, Leicestershire Police and the GTB Gurdwara. A great deal of support was given by the Gurdwara Committee and sangat. Further events are planned, for 2012 details to be announced shortly. The event was a huge success with just over a 1000 new Asian donors registered in Leicestershire and records numbers across the country following the publication of Rik's story. Rik himself has found a match from a Punjabi male living in Germany. Rik is recovering from the transplant that took place on Christmas Eve.

Following on from this event, the Leicester Sikh Lobby Group (SLG) have organised a ‘Save a Life’ campaign which will run during Vaisakhi 2012. Representatives from the Rik Basra campaign will be in attendance. The launch of this blood donation campaign is taking place on 15th January 2012 at Oadby Library, led by the Mayor of Oadby and Wigston. The event is in association with Leicestershire County Council, NHS Blood and Transport dept., and all Leicester Gurdwara and Mandirs. Please show your continued support for these campaigns. Event Poster can be seen in our Profile Pictures.

Finishing off on another very high note, Leicester Sikhs sevadars have been informed that the project for Leicester’s Sikh School is progressing with the grace of the Satguru. Weekly meetings are held to discuss the progress of this project.

The Leicester Sikh School website is updated regularly: http://www.leicestersikhschool.org/.

We urge all friends to visit this website and click on the ‘support’ page and fill in the online survey’s to show your support for the Sikh school.

Also please like the Leicester Sikhs School FACEBOOK page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leicester-Sikh-School/301162073260123

Again, wishing you all a happy new year and with the Guru’s grace may this year bring us all happiness, peace and more love for one another and the Satguru.

If you would like to get involved with any of the projects/seva, or if you have questions about events, Sikhi, projects, getting around in Leicester (gurdwara locations, gym, classes etc), please contact us by email - info@leicestersikhs.com

Calling all young professionals: We have a number of projects we’re working on (as well as the Leicester Sikh Lobby Group and Leicester Sikh School projects) and there is always space for more Young like-minded professionals to join the Leicester Sikhs network. So please get in touch! (“,)

Sikh 2 Inspire

2011-11-08T20:28:00.002Z

Nirvair Khalsa Jatha - an event not to be missed!!

2011-11-02T20:25:00.002Z

Happy, Healthy, Holy...Part 3

2011-09-04T18:30:00.001+01:00

Mata Baljeet Kaur will have a divan an Oadby Gurdwara all week in the evening.

Mata Jee's times @ Oadby Gurdwara are as follows:

Sunday 11th Sept - 11.30am to 12.15pm

Monday 12th to Saturday 17th - 7 to 8pm

Sunday 18th Sept - 11.30am to 12.15pm

Happy, Healthy, Holy...Part 2

2011-09-04T11:56:00.003+01:00

after the success of the camp last month, another one has been arranged at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadhar Gurdwara Sahib, 106 Eastpark Road, Leicester.

Happy, Healthy, Holy...

2011-08-26T08:21:00.001+01:00

Camp Promo **

2011-08-04T20:08:00.001+01:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C59wOj4LWnI&feature=youtu.be

spread the word and please attend.

Yep, you heard right - the next Lesta Sikhi Camp is SOON!!!

2011-07-25T20:30:00.001+01:00

Sikhiiiii Caaaaammmmpppppppp - NEXT WEEK!

2011-07-13T18:36:00.004+01:00

KHALSA ROOTS - SIKHI CAMPPPPPP!!

2011-05-01T11:15:00.001+01:00

view the camp trailor @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQz0Xg1AhWc

Life after Death **Audio

2011-04-14T13:49:00.004+01:00

you can listen to the LIFE AFTER DEATH talk that took place at the gurdwara a few weeks ago.

listen to all three parts (1), (2) and (3)

>>> http://cid-a91bf9aad4a34194.office.live.com/browse.aspx/KATHAA?uc=3 <<<

Happy Vaisakhi to ALL from LeicesterSikhs.com

2011-04-14T13:29:00.003+01:00

Vasakhi: What Really Happened?

From the eye witness accounts…

According to the Gohj pothi Sahib (diary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, kept by Bhai Har Singh Ji) read by Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Via Bhai Hajoora Singh Ji (head Granthi: Hazoor Sahib at the time).

Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj set up a Tent of 2.500,000 in Takhhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib (Anandpur Sahib) Where Guru Granth Sahib Ji was parkaash according to the (hand written) Gohj Katha pothi Sahib. Maharaaj had fully bathed (Kes and body) in Anandgarh. All Sikhs have gathered in the city upon invitation to Sikhs from all over the country where numbers have totalled to 10,00,000, all bowing to the great master of masters who have all 5 Kakaars already worn and have seated on the throne at Kesgarh Sahib. After Asa Di vaar Kirtan booming the blissful grounds of Anandpur Sahib, Guru Sahib took centre stage and in a lashing fashion drew a Kripan out of their myaan.

Before this, guru sahib had stayed in ‘ikaant des’ (on their own in solitude focus) for 13 months where nobody had appeared whilst Guru Ji prepared the roop of the Khalsa panth. As the electricity lashed off the Kirpan being drawn out with force, Guru Sahib demanded: “There is a need for one head”. At this stage the masands became afraid that Guru Sahib would want the heads of their own Sikhs and some sangat approached Mata Gujri Ji and said that Guru Ji had gone crazy and suggested that Sahibzaada Ajit Singh Ji should be given the Guruship, and Guru Sahib should be locked within the house. Thus Mata ji sent their servants to see what miracle Guru Sahib was doing.

After the third announcement of their initial spoken line, Bhai Daya Ram Ji, (previous birth: the son of Bhai Ram Chandar Ji, where they lived the avtar of Lowe who had established Lahore) humbly put their hands together and offered that his head was present before Guru Sahib “Please forgive me for not getting up on the 1^st and 2^nd call, I am sinful, please remove my head”. Guru Sahib asked whether he had any bodily pain or was affected by enemies in any way, and the reason for wanting to give his head. The humble servant replied: “Guru Ji, this head was yours from the day that I appeared in your sanctuary.” At this stage, Bhai Daya Ram Ji was beheaded and his head was offered before Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj.

Those faithless, loveless people who have stated that any breed of animals were cut, is false information. Guru Ji exited the tent with a blood dripping Kirpan and demanded for one more head (note: it was not specifically said who’s head: male or female, Guru Ji just stated “one head”, thus no women had come forward), the sangat was shocked at seeing this and some started to shake in fear. Thus, the next servant Bhai Dharam Singh Ji (Previous birth: Bhagat Dhunna Ji, born Gurdwara Mothi Baag, Delhi) offered their head who was beheaded and donated to Guru Granth Sahib Ji. This evidence is also provided by the English witnesses in their accounts. The third call after this, brought along Jagan Naath Puri habited: Bhai Himmat Singh Ji (previous Birth: Fandhak a hunter who upon the request Chandarak Munni, went to hunt a Chattar Pujji: a 4 armed bird. After so much searching of this unheard animal, his wife ran away after stating that there is no such thing and that the Chandarak Munni has just tricked Fandhak, leading to us dying of starvation because all time was being spent on look for the 1 bird. Upon giving up, when about to light himself dead on a pyre, Vishnu took the form of this nonexistent 4 armed bird and appeared to save committing suicide. Thus, the hunter quickly caught the bird and offered it to the Chandarak Munni where god had done this just to fulfil the desire of his devotee who longed to meet Vishnu through worship. Thus, Fandhak regretted that he had thought of committed such a sin and begged for forgiveness, god then stated that he will be forgiven when god will take their 10^th form in Kaljug and beheads him.) The 4^th call brought Bhai Mokham Singh Ji (previous birth: Bhagat Naam Dev Ji). The 5^th Servant from Bidharpuri: Bhai Sahib Singh Ji (previous birth: Bhagat Senn Ji) who was also beheaded. Thus the 5 were strictly tested. Guru Ji then prepared Amrit and fed it to through dead corpse’s mouths to alive them again and bless them new lives.

(Please note: All Bhagats were previously liberated and 1 with god BUT only returned to take a human form for service of god: like Gurbani states can happen)

Whilst Preparing the Amrit, water was used from the river: Satlug and the 5 prayers were recited (Jap Ji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tveh Prsaad Svayeh, Chaupai Sahib and Anand Sahib) in a slow, peaceful, blissful manner spending 2 ½ hours. Whilst the Amrit lay in the iron Bata, 2 birds arrived and upon pecking some Amrit in, they ended up fighting each other so ferociously that they killed one another. At seeing this, Bhai Gurbakhs Singh writes in his eyewitness account that they hurried to Mata Ajeet Kaur Ji and stated that the Sikhs would become so vicious as such that upon drinking this Amrit they would end up killing each other through fighting, thus something should be done and added to the combination to keep the love amongst each other. Thus Mata Ajeet Kaur took pataseh (sugar flakes) in the presence of Guru Ji, where Guru Ji stated that “good you have arrived” because now there may be some sweetness, some love amongst the Sikhs whereby then on, alongside giving birth to warriors, there will also be love within those offspring. (Note: some are confused by the wrong assumption that Mata Sahib Kaur had inserted the sugar flakes, but Mata Sahib Kaur’s wedding proposal had not even come at this stage, they were married a year later). Thus the 5 beloved ones were blessed with Amrit which after, Guru Ji then put their hands together and begged for the blessings of Amrit also from the 5. At this stage, the 5 questioned Guru Ji as to what they will give in exchange for this blessing as they had given their heads, and Guru Ji replied that “ I will sacrifice by entire family for the Khalsa Panth” (where later 22 immediate family members had become martyred).

Some have recently questioned that Guru Ji has stated that only Amritdharee GurSikhs are allowed to be part of the 5 beloveds to bestow Amrit to others, so how did Guru Gobind Singh Ji bestow Amrit without have Amritdharee originally? The answer is simply that the ‘Amrit Sanchaar’ as we know it was previously known as “Charan Poul”, where devotees would drink form the water that Guru Ji has inserted their feet in to, from which one would become Amritdharee. This was the ceremony from Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s time to Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s time. Thus Guru Gobind Singh Ji had taken ‘Charan Poul’ from their father and ninth form: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Maharaaj and the ceremony was changed as Guru Ji was aware that they were going to pass on the Guruship to Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj, and control of the Khalsa Panth would be bestowed to the 5 beloved Amritdharee Singhs, thus knowing there would not be a bodily formed Guru as such to bless ‘Charan Poul’.

Amazing discovery: when baba Attar Singh Ji (Mastuaan Vaaleh) had dug the foundation stone of Takhhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib for seva, they had actually found the papers of names of the 4 Sahibjaadey, Mata Ajeet Kaur Ji and Mata Sundar Kaur Ji’s entry in to the Amrit Sanchaar. In total, estimated 20,000 Sikhs took Amrit on this precious day which rose to 80,000, leaving all differences of previous mistakes, colours, casts and creeds behind. Thus, Guru Ji had released a total new colour as one ultimate race with all qualities (scholarship, warrior ship, honest work employment and serving others).

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT

2011-04-03T10:21:00.004+01:00

the audio from the SECOND FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT can be downloaded

<<< CLICK HERE >>>

TWO NEW AND EXCITING TALKS

2011-04-02T12:31:00.004+01:00

please attend both talks and learn what SIKHI says about both topics.

these are new, fresh and interesting talks. they will be in both ENGLISH and PANJABI.

see you thereee.. please bring family and friends.

both talks are going to be at Guroo Tegh Bahdahar Gurdwara, 106 East Park Road, Leicester.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT

2011-03-29T20:06:00.000+01:00

Vaheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa, Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh.

Dearest BROTHERS and SISTERS,

Please accept this as a personal invite to attend

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT.

This a brand NEW event that will be taking place for the YOUTH by the YOUTH.

Every FRIDAY NIGHT from 7:20PM to 8:30PM the evening program at Guroo Tegh Bahadhur Gurdwara will take place in ENGLISH.

Please come along, bring your friends and family, and ENJOY the vibe, the warmth, the comfort and the love of Sri Guroo Granth Saahib Jee.

And you know the score, CHIPS and BEANS for LANGAR!!!

MISS IT :: MISS OUT

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT - COME AND GET SOME ANSWERS.....

Follow the link to hear last Friday's program >>>> FRIDAY 25th MARCH <<<<

Vaheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa, Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT

2011-03-05T17:23:00.003Z

a new WEEKLY event is starting in LEICESTER.

TIME 7 - 8:30 pm

WHEN EVERY FRIDAY

WHERE GTBG Gurdawara,Leicester

These are definitely MISS IT, MISS OUT type of events.

## come and join like minded people and discover the treasures of Sri Guroo Granth Saahib Jee ##

CAMP PHOTOS.

2011-02-28T14:10:00.002Z

thank you to everyone who attended and took part in the wings of compassion sikhi camp.

it was amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!

please see the photos ~~ wings of compassion ~~

Sikhi Camp Promo!!!!

2011-02-22T21:51:00.002Z

Please check out the video for the forthcoming camp!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55doSHNhMjg&feature=fvst

See you all on the weekend :)

lesta SIKHI CAMP is baaaaaaaaaaaackk!!!!

2011-02-11T22:35:00.002Z

PLEASE ATTEND AND BRING OTHERS TOO.

KUNDALINI YOGA IN LEICESTER!!!!

2011-02-06T14:26:00.003Z

KAMAI CAMP - SINGHS.

2011-01-18T21:37:00.005Z

What can you expect from the Kamai camp

A chance to experience a more focused approach to being a camper!Over the last few years there have been many camps and workshops addressing needs of younger children and newcomers into sikhi however a gap has always existed in regards to developing the spirituality and motivation towards spiritual effort for practisingamritdhaaris. Seeing this gap sevadaars sought to address it by taking inspiration from Sant Baba Harnam Singh Rampur Khere wale’s Naam Abhiaas Kamai smagams which are still being held to this day in India. Albeit slightly modified, several camps have taken place in and around the Uk with the motivation and optimism of sevadaars around the UK. Now we hope to make this a regular occurrence.

So what can you expect:

Collective Amrit Vela ishnaan and Parkash darshan

Personal Nitnem and collective sangat time

Simple Langar and sleeping arrangements

Personal Challenge

Hukamnama Veechar of Mahapurkh recordings

Also your personal requirements added in

A quick energiser which will keep you going for months

Sangat of like minded practising Gursikhs

A chance to just focus on naam bani,veechar and sangat without distractions

Separate Singh/ Singhni camps.

If you are interested please fill out the form at the boss website asap! Places are limited and it is strictly first come first served. We will email you a campers pack and a list of what essentials to bring when you have a place confirmed. There is no cost for this camp although donations are always welcome for future initiatives.

Closing date for Singhnia camp is Fri 21^st January 2011

Singhnia Camp is on the 28^th to 30^th January 2011

Closing date for Singhs Camp is 28^th January 2011

Singhs camp is 4th to 6^th February 2011.

Both begin at evening times so that it bodes well with people travelling from home towns. The camps will take place at Leicester Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara.

Any questions pls contact 07882 340954 or emailkhandeydhar@gmail.com

Strictly over 18’s only.

KAMAI CAMP - KAURS.

2011-01-17T21:23:00.006Z

What can you expect from the Kamai camp

A chance to experience a more focused approach to being a camper! Over the last few years there have been many camps and workshops addressing needs of younger children and newcomers into sikhi however a gap has always existed in regards to developing the spirituality and motivation towards spiritual effort for practising amritdhaaris. Seeing this gap sevadaars sought to address it by taking inspiration from Sant Baba Harnam Singh Rampur Khere wale’s Naam Abhiaas Kamai smagams which are still being held to this day in India. Albeit slightly modified, several camps have taken place in and around the Uk with the motivation and optimism of sevadaars around the UK. Now we hope to make this a regular occurrence.

So what can you expect:

Collective Amrit Vela ishnaan and Parkash darshan

Personal Nitnem and collective sangat time

Simple Langar and sleeping arrangements

Personal Challenge

Hukamnama Veechar of Mahapurkh recordings

Also your personal requirements added in

A quick energiser which will keep you going for months

Sangat of like minded practising Gursikhs

A chance to just focus on naam bani,veechar and sangat without distractions

Separate Singh/ Singhni camps.

Closing date for Singhnia camp is Fri 21^st January 2011

Singhnia Camp is on the 28^th to 30^th January 2011

Closing date for Singhs Camp is 28^th January 2011

Singhs camp is 4th to 6^th February 2011.

Both begin at evening times so that it bodes well with people travelling from home towns. The camps will take place at Leicester Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara.

Any questions pls contact 07882 340954 or email khandeydhar@gmail.com

Strictly over 18’s only.

Please attend...

2011-01-02T10:07:00.001Z

Latest Camp Photos!!!

2011-01-01T23:56:00.004Z

vaheguroo jee kaa khalsa, vaheguroo jee kee fateh.

enjoy the photos from the camp that took place on the 28th and 29th of december 2010...

TAKHT SRI HARMANDIR JEE CAMP PHOTOS

Sikhi Camp Photos

2010-07-29T16:02:00.003+01:00

pictures from the THE TIMELESS THRONE - Sri Akaal Takht Sahib Camp are now online!!!

Please click to see the pictures...

THE TIMELESS THRONE

with Guroo Saahibs kirpaa the camp was beautiful... lots and lots of children attended and everyone (including the smiling sevadaars) all had lots and lots of FUN!!

SIKHI CAMP PHOTOS

2010-05-24T19:51:00.004+01:00

sikhi camp was absolutely amaaaazing!!! we hope all who attended enjoyed themselves as much as we did!!

please see the following links to see pictures from the fantastic SAINT SOLDIER CAMP that took place on 22nd and 23rd May 2010 at Guroo Panth Prakaash Gurdwara.

http://cid-64d0cd39d3d45600.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Sikhi%20Camp%20May%202010

http://cid-a91bf9aad4a34194.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Saint%20Soldier%20Camp%202010

DHAN DHAN GUROO AMAR DAAS SAAHIB JEE

DHAN DHAN BABA BANDA SINGH JEE BAHADHAR

SIKHI CAMP IS BAAAACK!!!!

2010-05-15T20:29:00.004+01:00

please spread the word and let all know that camp is happening over NEXT weekend (22nd and 23rd May 2010).

UNITED WE STAND : DIVIDED WE FALL

Listen to the "POWER OF ARDAAS" talk

2010-05-15T17:13:00.003+01:00

please click on the following link to listen to part one and part two of a powerful, thought provoking and inspirational "POWER OF ARDAAS" talk that took place at GTBG on 02-May-2010. Many thanks to paajee for taking time out and presenting the talk to us.

POWER OF ARDAAS

** PLEASE ATTEND AND SUPPORT FUTURE EVENTS **

The Power of Ardas

2010-04-30T23:44:00.005+01:00

'The Power of Ardas'

inspirational talk (in english)

EVERYONE WELCOME!!!

3pm

Sunday 2nd May

Day Centre, Guru Tegh Bahadur Gudwara
106 East Park Road, Leicester.

Please Spread the word and invite others!!

Bhai Niranjan Singh Jee comes to Leicester!!

2010-04-19T16:34:00.006+01:00

** Vaisakhi Keertan Darbar **

BHAI NIRANJAN SINGH JEE JAWADHI KALA WALE

Saturday 24th April 2010 :: 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Sri Guru HarKrishan Sahib Gurdwara, Leicester
Please see poster below for more information.

Vaisakhi Camp 2010 - PHOTOS ARE ONLINE

2010-04-14T15:09:00.002+01:00

vaheguroo jee kaa khalsa, vaheguroo jee kee fateh.

photos from the Vaiskahi Camp are now online...

enjoy.

ps ** HAPPY VAISAKHI **

~ Vaisakhi Fun Day 2010 ~

2010-03-27T12:07:00.003Z

... coming to you on Saturday 10th April and Sunday 11th April

VAISAKHI, IDENTITY and NITNEM

Please attend, join in, have fun and learn about sikhi

Guroo Panth Parkaash Gurdwara Saahib,
Ashford Road, Leicester, LE2 6AA

Days/Ages
Saturday :: 5 - 11
Sunday :: 12+

Registration is at 8:30am. Finishing at 4pm.

Check back for more details of what will be happening during the camp!!!

Raag Darbaar Keertan

2010-02-04T20:14:00.001Z

the keertan from the Raag Darbaar is online at...

http://www.g5sikhmedia.co.uk/component/content/article/19-live-recorded-kirtan-katha-a-simran/190-leicesters-raag-darbar.html

vaheguroo.

Bhai Harbaljeet Singh Jee will also be attending...

2010-01-18T14:26:00.003Z

Leicester Sikhs are proud to announce that Bhai Harbaljeet Singh Jee will also be attending the Raag Darbaar in Leicester.

RAAG DARBAAR

2010-01-05T20:54:00.001Z

With blessings from Guru Granth Saahib Jee Maharaaj and for

the first time ever in leicester...

** RAAG DARBAAR **

In this Nidharat Raag Darbaar, all Shabads will be sung in the

Raag that Guru Jee has written them in.

30th January 2009 : 7pm - 11pm

GURU TEGH BAHADAR GURDWARA
106 East Park Road,

LEICESTER

LE5 4QB

Jatha's that are confirmed to attend:

- Bhai Jasbir Singh Jee Khalsa (Siri Darbaar Saahib Vale)
- Bhai Harjinder Singh Jee Lallie
- Bhai Sukhwinder Singh Jee (Sukhi Baba)
- Bhai Jagjeet Singh Jee Juggy
- Bhai Balwant Singh Jee Josh

more Jathae still to be confirmed...

Shabads will be sung from Dhan Dhan Guru Granth Saahib Jee Maharaaj,

Siri Dasam Guru Granth Saahib Jee and Bhai Gurdaas Jee's Vaaran

please attend with family and friends and spread the word.

RAAG DARBAAR

2010-01-05T17:43:00.002Z

"BROKEN SILENCE" Comes to Leicester..

2009-11-17T15:36:00.003Z

BROKEN SILENCE

TRUTH ABOUT THE DANGERS FACING OUR YOUTH IN BRITAIN TODAY

What Are the dangers?
What Are the Solutions?

Please All Youth Attend!

SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2009
GURU TEGH BAHADAR GURDWARA, 106 EAST PARK ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 4QB

WWW.SASORG.CO.UK
HELP@SASORD.CO.UK

talk at GTBG on 29th december 2009 at 12:30 - main divaan

2009-11-15T19:56:00.005Z

please support the cause by attending and spreading the word about this talk.

it is in english and panjabi so no excuses.

pasta and chips!! :D

1 hour of your time - to learn about the dangers that face your sisters and brothers - your faith - you can make a difference.

its up to you to make a stand - do you care? - 1 hour of your time. please attend.

LIVE BROADCAST FROM AMRITVELA

2009-06-20T22:46:00.001+01:00

Watch live video from LeicesterSikhs's channel on Justin.tv

AMRITVELA SIMRAN PART II - THIS SUNDAY!!!

2009-06-14T19:21:00.002+01:00

In rememberence of Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Shaheedi, Gurdwara Gur Panth Parkaash, Ashford Road, in LEICESTER, will be holding a 3-day Smagam with 10 Sukhmani Sahib Jaap Paat, including Special Amritvela Simran Smagam...

This Friday.. 19th June 2009: 5pm - Arambh of Sukhmani Sahib Paat
Saturday 20th June: 6.30pm - Monthly Youth Simran
Sunday 21st June: 4am to 6am - Amritvela Simran
Sunday 21st June: 5pm - Bhog of Sukhmani Sahib Paat

Please all Attend and Forward!

Visit: LeicesterSikhs.com
Download the Simran from PART II: http://www.akaalproductions.com/kirtan/index.php?q=f&f=%2FKeertan%2FAmrit+Vela+Gurdwara+Gurpanth+Parkash+%2811th+Jan+%2709%29

Vaisakhi 2009

2009-04-05T15:26:00.003+01:00

Learn about Vaisakhi at Oadby Gurughar...

Saturday 9th May from 10am til 3pm

Ages 4 - 11...

Great fun for everyone:

Workshops

Gatka

Badge Making

Games

Chips, Beans, Milkshakes and Cake for Langar!

Everyone's Welcome...

Broadcast

2009-03-07T10:14:00.000Z

Watch live video from LeicesterSikhs's channel on Justin.tv

Chaupaee Sahib Programme - Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurughar

2009-02-14T01:11:00.003Z

Vaheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa, Vaheguroo Jee Kee Phateh!

Sangat Jee... 12 Hour Chaupai Sahib Jaap will be held

Supporting the National ChaupaiSahib.org roadshow

on:

Saturday 7th March 2009

Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurudwara
106 East Park Road
Leicester
LE5 4QB

Please attend!...

Play your part, Pray for the Panth!!!

Chaupaee Sahib Programme - Oadby Gurughar

2009-01-27T22:35:00.005Z

In rememberance of 25 Years Since 1984 & for the Chardi Kala of the Khalsa Panth, the Sangat has done ardas to complete 1 Million Chaupai Sahibs by June 2009.

To count towards this Jaap, there will be a Jaap of Chaupai Sahibs on:

Saturday 7th Feb
from 7pm to 8.30pm
at Oadby Gurdwara: Guru HarKrishan Sahib Gurdwara

42 Kenilworth Drive,

Oadby,

Leicester

LE2 5LG

PLEASE bless us with your darshan.

http://www.chaupaisahib.org/

Play your part, Pray for the Panth! Be Counted

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2009-01-13T21:34:00.000Z

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Amritvela Programme - Ashford Road

2009-01-05T00:16:00.009Z

Amritvela Simran - Ashford Road - Sunday 11th

Sunday 11th January 2009

Gurdwara Gur Panth Parkaash,
Ashford Road, Off Welford Road,
LE3 6AA

3:45am Parkaash Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Mahraaj
4:00am to 6:00am Youth Simran

Followed by Nitnem and Asa di Vaar

Everyone Welcome!

Please forward and let sangat know of this Amritvela Program

Contacts: (Ravi Singh) 07 538 078 172
(Manjeet Singh) 07 944 242 244

Amritvela@LeicesterSikhs.com

The Amrtivela Program will finish off with Chaupai Sahibs for http://www.chaupaisahib.org/ in Sangat form.

Baba Thakur Singh Ji Barsi - LEICESTER - 22nd to 24th Dec 2008

2008-12-21T19:27:00.002Z

4th Annual Barsi Of Sant Baba Thakur Singh Ji - COMES TO LEICESTERRRRRRRRRR!!!

Gurdwara Guru Panth Prakash19 Ashford Road, Leicester
LE2 6AA
From: Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th December Check out the Discussion and the h.y.p.e .. http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?showtopic=41232
Monday :
Arambh of Sri Akand Paat Sahib 5pmFollowed by kirtan and katha by various students of Damdami Taksal.
English Katha - Bhai Kuljeet Singh - Sant ka marag dharam kee paureeTuesday:
Amrit Velah Divaan -

Simran: 4.30am
Nitnem: 5.00am
Asa Dee Vaar 5.45am
Katha 7am

Midday Schedule

Q & A and Gurmat Veechar - Bhai Harjinder Singh & Bhai Sukhraaj Singh @ 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Evening Divaan

Bhog Sri Dasm Granth Sahib Ji Sehaj Paat 5.00pm
Madh Bhog
Rehraas Sahib
Kirtan and Katha Smagam till 11.00pm
KATHA:
Ustaad Gyani Bhupinder Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal U.S.A)
Gyani Pritam Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Singh Sahib Charan Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Satnaam Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Ranjeet Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Balbir Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Jangbeer Singh (Damdami Taksal U.S.A)
Gyani Bickramjeet Singh (Damdami Taksal)
KIRTAN:
Raagi Santokh Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Raagi Gurmej Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Raagi Gursharan Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Bhai Sukjinder Singh Ji (UK)
Bhai Sukhwinder Singh Ji (UK)
Bhai Hari Singh Ji (UK)
and Youth Kirtanees
Wednesday:
Amrit Velah Divaan
Simran: 4.30am
Nitnem: 5.00am
Asa Dee Vaar 5.45am
Katha 7am

**AMRIT SANCHAAR 10am**

**Main Divaan**

Bhog of Sri Akand Path Sahib Ji 5.30 pm followed by
ATAM RASS KIRTAN:
KIRTAN:
Raagi Santokh Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Raagi Gurmej Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Raagi Gursharan Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Bhai Sukjinder Singh Ji (UK)
Bhai Sukhwinder Singh Ji (UK)
Bhai Hari Singh Ji (UK)

KATHA:
Ustaad Gyani Bhupinder Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal U.S.A)
Gyani Pritam Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Singh Sahib Charan Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Satnaam Singh Ji (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Ranjeet Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Balbir Singh (Damdami Taksal)
Gyani Jangbeer Singh (Damdami Taksal U.S.A)
Gyani Bickramjeet Singh (Damdami Taksal)

DHADHI AND KAVISHARI:
Jagowale Jatha (uk)
Bhai Sulakhan Singh Jatha

LIVE BRAODCAST ON
http://www.saintsoldiersounds.com/
EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!

An Open invite to all Sangat, Sampardas and Panthic Jathebandia
Accomodation will be provided

In Loving Memory Of Brahm Gyani Sant Baba Thakur Singh Ji

****Special appearances and international kirtanees will be confirmed closer to the date****

EXHIBITONS, ENGLISH INTERACTIVE TALKS, Q & A, BOSS STALL

http://www.damdamitaksaal.org/

Browse through some Previous Barsi Photos: http://www.boss-uk.org/photos/barsi/imagepages/image81.html (Barsi 2005)
http://www.boss-uk.org/photos/barsi2006/index11.html (Barsi 2006)
Email: Barsi@LeicesterSikhs.com

Dastaar Tying Competition - Oadby Gurughar

2008-12-14T22:39:00.002Z

Dastaar (Turban) Tying Competition 2008 comes to Leicester...

In Celebration of 300th Anniversary of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Gurtha Gaddi Diwas and The Shaheedi of the 4 Sahibzade

Saturday 27th December - 1pm to 5:30pm

At Oadby Gurdwara - Leicester

Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji Gurdwara

Address:
42 Kenilworth Drive,
Oadby,
Leicester,
LE2 5LG

Contact: 0116 271 7977 or 07850 678317

:: Talks :: Workshops :: Activities :: Prizes :: Pizza & Chips ::

Age Categories:
up to 7 years
8 to 10 years
11 to 14 years
15 +

Open to Boys and Girls of ALL ages

Email: Competition@LeicesterSikhs.com

This is a one of annual event; please encourage all families and friends to attend this, especially children!!! It will be a fun family day out!

Please note, any children, with cut or uncut hair are more than welcome to enter the competition!!!

PLEASE SEE POSTER ABOVE:

Supported by: Leicester Sikh Youth Forum, PLC, DMU Sikh Society, University of Leicester Sikh Soc, , The Sikh Times, and above all, Guru Ji's Sangat...

Final Footsteps Camp - RESIDENTIAL

2008-10-03T23:32:00.013+01:00

... Due to Public Demand, and all the "Paji, Paji, sort it out" nagging....

.....Yes, The Residential Camp is backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk (For 12 years and over...)

OH...

And its the Final Camp in this Series (Yep, its Footstep numberó 7! Can Ju Believingh!?) So get ready for the best camp ever...

OH ANDDDDD.....

After a whole whoppin 2 years....

We have Finally Found the ROLE PLAY Videos from the Last Residential camp .... and We promise to play them back to you... errr... sooon..... BUT for the meanwhile, Does anyone Remember THIS??????

>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGP00Yx5U34 <<<>

We will send more information about the camp VERY soon, i.e. what to bring, what not to bring etc....

Oh, And not to forget the Cost..... A residential Camp to Celebrate 300 years of the Eternal Guru, King of Kings, Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji....??

:: PRICELESS ::

Take one Step towards the Guru, The Guru Will take thousands towards you...

Footsteps to Guru Ji

Below is the poster for the camp, the camps are as follows:

Ages 5 to 7 years - Monday 20th 9am to 4pm

Ages 7 to 9 years - Tuesday 21st 9am to 4pm

Ages 10 to 11 years - Wednesday 22nd 9am to 4pm

For ages 12 to 18 (or older) there is a residential camp from Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th, for which campers should arrive for registration at 7pm.

The prize ceremony follows on Saturday 25th ar 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and all campers and parents to attend...

For any more information contact the organisers by:
E-mail - SikhiCamp.Leics@gmail.com
Mobile - 07505127927

Or leave a reply to this message...

Sikhi Camp Reunion - Kirtan Darbaar

2008-09-30T19:50:00.005+01:00

Even if you didn't go to Sikhi Camp this year, you can still attend the Kirtan Darbaar (details below):

Sikhi Camp 2008 Reunion Kirtan Darbar!!!
@
Hall 4
Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Sedgley Street
Wolverhampton
WV2 3AJ

Saturday 4th October
6:00pm-11:00pm

Transport should hopefully be arranged from Leicester, and further details will be posted on the blog.

LEICESTER KAURS!!!

2008-07-29T20:50:00.003+01:00

Who Said Girls Cant play Football..?!?!?!

2008-06-27T15:03:00.002+01:00

GNG Girls Football Club

Girls can play football !!

Girls Football Training

On Saturdays

Starting : Saturday 5th July

Time : 10.00 am till 11.30am

Where : Beauchamp Community College, Oadby

Training shall be provided by fully trained and CRB checked coaches.

For further information contact:

Girls Football Development Officer:

Kamaljit Kaur Thandi - 0750 4465693

For further information view website www.gngfc.com

Pics of Kirtan Darbaar

2008-06-14T19:15:00.003+01:00

Pictures from the Kirtn Darbaar on Saturday (07/06/2008) at Guru Nanak Gurughar:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27654839@N04/

more keertan downloads!!

2008-06-11T19:37:00.002+01:00

download keertan from the keertan darbaar held at Guroo Naanak Gurdwara, Leicester on the 7th June 2008...

http://cid-a91bf9aad4a34194.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/KEERTAN/Monthly%20Keertan%20Darbaars/Guroo%20Naanak%20Gurdwara%20-%2007-Jun-2008?uc=5

more keertan from the nite to be uploaded soon!! check back over the weekend!

enjoy :)

DHAN GUROO NAANAK!!

download now...

2008-06-10T19:17:00.004+01:00

SaNgAt JeE,

vaheguroo jee kaa khalsa, vaheguroo jee kee fateh.

click to download keertan from a house program in march 2008 -

featuring our very own Randeep Singh Ranz_Killa!!!!

http://cid-a91bf9aad4a34194.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/KEERTAN/House%20Program%2015-Mar-2008

watch out :: audio from the Monthly Keertan Darbaar will be available to download in the next few days...

COACH ONE pictures - on the way to drayton manor!!!

2008-06-01T01:52:00.005+01:00

vaheguroo jee kaa khalsa, vaheguro jee kee fateh.

click the link to see more pictures... http://picasaweb.google.com/sikhicamp.leic/DraytonManorTripCoachONE

apologies for the low quality. enjoy...

More Pictures!!

2008-05-25T09:26:00.006+01:00

click on the link >> http://picasaweb.google.com/sikhicamp.leic/NagarKeertanPictures

to see pictures from the 2006 nagar keertan!!

peevahu paahul khanddaedhaar hoe janam suhaelaa ...

2008-05-24T20:19:00.010+01:00

... drink the nectar of the double edged sword, accomplish the worth of your birth ...

click on the link to view photo's from the Amrit Sanchar that took place in Leicester @ Guroo Tegh Bahadhur Gurdwara on 19-Apr-2008.

http://picasaweb.google.com/sikhicamp.leic

*** congratulations to the Singh's and Singhnee's who were blessed with the gift of Amrit ***

KEERTAN...enjoy the downloads!!

2008-05-17T15:42:00.006+01:00

Vaheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa, Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh.

SaNgAt JeE,

LIVE Keertan by local Leicester Youth - NOW available for download...

http://cid-a91bf9aad4a34194.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/KEERTAN

Keertan from Friday Nites, Keertan Darbaars and House Programs...

Please check back on a regular basis as more keertan is to be uploaded soon...

Vaheguroo Jee Kaa Khalsa, Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fateh.

ps if something doesn't work leave a message. thanks.

Sikh Youth Program On Vaisakhi Radio :: Click Here ::, TONIGHT :: Friday 4th April, 8.30 to 11pm...

2008-04-04T13:09:00.002+01:00

http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?showtopic=35755

www.PanthRadio.co.uk

LISTEN ONLINE
Leicester 95.1fm
TONIGHT
8:30pm to 11:00pm
Live Kirtan Feed from Studio by Youth..... from about 10pm onwards...
Discussion before then and after then...
Please Listen in, Text in and ring in, email in...
Get yo Popcornssssssssssss on standbyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Text Number: 07921 689 909
Studio Number: 0116 2763232
Email: dmusikhsociety@hotmail.com

Leicester Sikh Youth on BBC

2008-03-23T15:12:00.002Z

MUST SEE:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/videonation/articles/l/leicester_youngsikh.shtml

(Our very own "Akali Nihang Baba Surjinder Singh" tries to teach the nation how to tie a proper damalla) LOL

Camp.... Wahooooo ("D) in Easter Holidays

2008-03-08T20:48:00.007Z

Address:
Gurdwara Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji aka 'Oadby Gurdwara',
Kenilworth Drive,
Oadby
LE2 5LG

Directions from the local Asda store:

At the Asda Traffic lights, take a right onto Brabazon Road
Take the 3rd Right onto Iliffe Avenue
At the end of the Road take a left onto Kenilworth Drive
The Gurdwara is the building on the left hand corner on the bend

Key:
Asda - Blue, Gurudwara - Red

Pic of the Week

2008-02-24T22:32:00.001Z

East Midlands Sikhi Week 2008

2008-02-12T17:21:00.000Z

Sikhi Camp - Footsteps 4

2007-12-03T22:17:00.001Z

Yo Yo Yo… There’s been some interest and questions asked about the next Sikhi Camp...

Well.... Ju no, Rumour on the streets of “Lestawh” has it…..
The Next SIKHI CAMPPPP… (Footstep 4 )

……is around the corner…..!!!!! :-O

Well…. In the last week of December….

Wednesday 26th December to Monday 31st December!!!! :)

ANYONE aged from 5 to 18+ is welcome!!!

And the best thing about it.... ITS WINTER HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!

LOCATION OF CAMP IS BEING 101% CONFIRMED, DUE TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THIS CAMP!!!

SO WATCH THIS SPACE!!!!!!!

THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL "END OF YEAR" ACTIVITY / EVENT ..

But For now.... Just Sit Back and Wait for more details to come through via email, Wait for the letter to come thru the post....

and dont forget to check out any updates on www.LeicesterSikhs.BlogSpot.com and all details will also be posted on www.SikhSangat.com

BUTTTTTT..... 2 things:

1 - Put your thinking Dastaar and ask yourself.... "What THEME might this camp be based on???"
Hint: hmmm... it will be something to do with Sikhi.. 8-)

2 - PLEEEEEEEEEEEZ keep these dates freeee :) and FORWARD this email to Friends + family, and anyone with younger brothers, sisters, friends .. and Chacheh Dhe Mundeh Dhe BabySitter dhe Neighbour!

EVERYONE WELCOME

:: Bouncy Castles :: Sumo Suits :: Archery :: Treasure Hunt :: Shooting ::

:: Cludo :: Jenga :: Discussions :: Courtroom Debates ::

... "BareTingz gwaning"

And obviously… all updates will be on: www.LeicesterSikhs.BlogSpot.com

ALSO ..................

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO TRAILORS ON

THE OFFICIAL LEICESTER SIKHS BLOGSPOT

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR POSTER, UPDATES, AND CAMP DISCUSSIONS!!!!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary:

Sikhi Camp

Footstep 4

Wednesday 26th Dec to Mon 31st Dec 2007

Ages 5 to over 18's.

Also Sevadaaars over 21 needed, please :)

Need more info?

email: sikhicamp.leic@gmail.com

visit: www.LeicesterSikhs.BlogSpot.com

Poster + Details will be uploaded on the BlogSpot shortly.....

Waheguru Je Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Je Ke Fateh!!!!!!

Charan Saran Gur Ek Penda Jai Chal...

Sat Gur Kot Paida Aagai Hoey Laeth Hai

www.LeicesterSikhs.BlogSpot.com

Leicester Sikh Youth Forum in association with De Montfort University Sikh Society, University of Leicester Sikh Society, All Leicestershire College Sikh Societies...

'The Chhote Sahibzade' - DMU Sikh Soc

2007-12-03T17:36:00.000Z

Pic of the Week

2007-12-02T20:55:00.000Z

Dhan Dhan Sahib Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji' Hukamnama

It is better to be dedicated on principles than to win on lies.

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"Jayant a college student, met with the following incident.

Jayant and his couple of friends had gone to Delhi. They rented a taxi for local sight-seeing. The driver was an old Sardar, and boys being boys, Jayant and his pals began cracking Sardarji jokes, just to insinuate the old man. But to their surprise, the fellow remained unperturbed. At the end of the sight-seeing, they paid up the hire-charges. The Sardar returned the change. Moreover, he gave each one of them one rupee extra and said, ''Son, since morning you have been telling Sardarji jokes. I listened to them all and let me tell you, some of them were in a very bad taste. Still, I don't mind coz I know that you are young blood and are yet to see the world. But I have just one request. Here I am giving you one rupee each. Give it to the first Sardar beggar that you come across in this city.' Jayant continued,' That one rupee coin is still with me. I couldn't find a single Sardar begging on the streets of Delhi '

Friends, we all love sardar jokes. But the fact of matter is that Sikhs are one of the most prosperous and diversified communities in the world. The secret behind their universal success, according to me, is their willingness to do any job with utmost dedication. A Sardar will drive a truck or set up a roadside garage or a dhaba, but he will never beg on the streets."

Received in an email from a friend...

Pic of the Week

2007-11-23T17:01:00.000Z

14 March 1984, Amritsar India - Armed Singhs sit in front of the Amrit Sarovar within Harimandir Sahib

STUDENT KIRTAN DARBAAR

2007-11-19T09:43:00.000Z

DMU Sikh Soc + Leicester Uni Sikh Soc Present....

STUDENT KIRTAN DARBAAAR

Wedensday 21st November 2007

6pm till 10pm

Guru Nanak Gurdwara

9 Holy Bones,

Leicester

Pic of the Week

2007-11-15T17:11:00.000Z

wOw - "Taus, Sing(h)er, Tabla"

Pic of the Week

2007-11-08T18:37:00.000Z

This Gurudwara Sahib is at Gwalior Fort. Gurdwara Data Bandi Chhor marks the place where Jahangir imprisoned our 6th paatishah, Sri Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji, for two years.

Pic of the Week

2007-10-28T18:01:00.000Z

The first generation of Singhneean to wear dastaaran to School

(Everyone recognises the equality in Sikhi -
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1740312007)

Pic of the Week

2007-10-16T17:33:00.000+01:00

Such a wicked picture.. Sant and Sipahi

:: Sikhi Camp :: Mid Term Holidays ::

2007-10-12T13:50:00.000+01:00

SIKHI CAMP :: FOOTSTEP 3::

RAMGHARIA GURDWARA

MID TERM HOLIDAYS

TUES 23RD OCT TO FRI 26TH OCT 2007

PRIZE CEREMONY & KIRTAN DARBAAR: SAT 27TH OCT 2007

DMU SIKH SOCIETY :: ICE BREAKER!!!!!!! :)

2007-10-07T17:52:00.000+01:00

DMU SIKH SOCIETY PRESENTS:

ICE BREAKER

GUEST SPEAKER: Kuljeet Singh

Wednesday 10th October 2007

Hawthorne Building

Room 1.05

FREE CHAA + SAMOSA

:: SIKH YOUTH OF THE MONTH :: JULY 2007 ::

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Name: Amrit Kaur Location: Canada Month: August, 2007

Congratulations on being selected the youth of the month, please tell us a little bit about yourself to begin with including your hobbies, interests, your school and memberships?

Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!

I am very fond of anything spiritual, artistic and thought provoking. I enjoy immersing myself in painting, song-writing; singing and classical guitar, creative writing, poetry... spiritual concepts such as Naam, Amrit, IK, Shabad, and Merging fascinate me, and the occasional mind-blowing spiritual conversations are very dear to me. I love learning and I'm never done learning... During my time at Acadia, I started off in philosophy, then music technology. I transfered to Concordia and now I will complete my BA after all, in psychology.

Were you brought up in a gursikh family? How do you feel your family, friends, and sangat have impacted you looking at yourself now?

No, I was not brought up in a Gursikh family. My father is Catholic, and my mother who was a determined atheist only recently became a new-born Christian. My parents were never married, and did not live together. In my earlier childhood, I stayed with my mother. It was a very frightening time in my life, and a hard time in hers. I was surrounded by alcohol, drugs, bars, poverty and abuse. Because of these circumstances, I was handed over to and brought up by a lot of different people, all of whom have shaped me in some way. These include but are not limited to: strangers in homeless shelters, foster homes, relatives, my grandmother, and family friends.

All these experiences taught me so many things. Firstly, I developed a strong distaste for drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, bars and the like. To me, they are the symbol of pain, broken homes and hearts. This saved me from bad company and situations many a times.

Secondly, because I was changing schools and moving all the time, living out of a suitcase, I came to realize that NO ONE and NO PLACE is ever permanent. I will always have to pack my bags, and go. This is a lesson in Sikhi too: Don't attach to your family, friends, spouse, not even y our own body as you will have to leave it too. I didn't belong anywhere, I never stayed long enough in one place to build close friendships, I was bullied or laughed at more than liked. The Fre nch call me English, and the English call me French, I have Native blood, but I am not Native, and neither am I Punjabi. I am a cultural mutt. Spending so many years like this, belonging nowhere, alone as an outsider and stranger, I was - without a place to call home... I had made my body my temporary walking home and my mind, my companion, and music a soothing ointment - but even these will not stay with me. I was drenched in pain, and on this search for "Home", I came to the shelter of Sikhi, empty handed and thirsty.

In my later childhood, I went under the custody of my father. This changed my life completely. He taught me respect by respecting me. He taught me gentleness, by never yelling or calling me names. He taught me acceptance by laughing with me when I made a mistake, and saying "no one is perfect"... Today he is not only my father, but a dear friend. I used to ask him questions about God, and why we are on the Earth, why do we suffer, and what's the purpose of life... very patiently, he would try to answer them the best he could. This became the seed of my spiritual life, and I continue to ask questions, learn and try to understand.

As for Sangat ... Without sangat, I would never have heard about and learned about Sikhism. I would never have made it to that first and special samagam. I would not have had the courage to walk the path. I would not have met, and been able to look up to the role models before me, in awe and wonder, and secret jelousy which made me all the more thirsty, seeing their radiant faces... I would not have found my real kindred family, and I would not have been able to join them... singing the songs of Gurbani... Without them, I would not be where I am now... and to them, I am indebted a thousand times over. May Waheguru Ji bless them with His grace and Name.

What inspired you to get on the path of Sikhi? What interested you? Was there any one thing that kept your motivation and faith sky high?

The profound experience of pain, made me question why we are on Earth and why do we suffer. Pain brought me on the journey of seeking out the Truth of human existence. For over 10 years, I searched and searched in all directions. I looked at so many religions, and tried many things and ways of life. Nothing stuck, nothing felt right, nothing belonged to me. I didn't know anything about Sikhism, and perhaps I would have never heard of Sikhism if it wasn't for God's grace that one day 3 years ago a sikh lent me a copy of Jap Ji Sahib Ji.

"One Universal Creator God" ----- long pause ----- my mind was enraptured, yet trying to grasp the meaning. The words took life and mesmerized me. Only ONE God? God is All there is? Permeating everywhere and everything? ----- "THE NAME IS TRUTH" ----- I stared at the words in shock, surprise, stung by its purity and truth. It did not say God's name is Allah, Ram, Jehovah, Yahweh... It said God's name is (the essence of) TRUTH. About 10 minutes passed in this way. I read the rest of the Mool Mantr. I can not describe how I felt... but it was like suddenly finding that 'thing' that was inside you all along, this truth that didn't have a voice, was so bluntly, and simply infront of me in written word. And it was at that moment that I met and fell in love with Gurbani.

From there, I learned more about Sikhism and started reading more Gurbani. Some road blocks appeared here and there; doubts, questions, and misunderstandings... But with time, education, discussions, help from sangat, and Gurbani, I started to grasp what Sikhism is all about, and how it is practiced in daily life. If ever any doubts remained, then Gurbani washed it all clean. Slowly, with Guru Ji's kirpa, I decided that I will live the life of a Sikh.

Many things keep me on the path, with faith, and hunger. The stories of the lovers of God, saints and bhagats who've thirsted for and have been blessed with the jewel of Naam. The lives of our Gurus and of Gursikhs. Sangat in it's various forms; inspires and uplifts me, reminding me of the way. And above all, my ultimate companion, sangat and inspiration; Gurbani. Bani is so mystical and deep. It is the poetry of the lover who yearns to merge with the Lord...it is a vast and endless ocean of Truth and peace. Infront of the embodiment of Truth, my small problems become quite insignificant. Infront of the embodiment of Truth, I become even more thirsty for merging... in that thirst, there's no more questions, no more doubts, only LOVE and Melting.

In your opinion, whats the best way for youth to learn about Sikhi and to encourage them to take amrit and follow the path of Guru jee?

The best way to learn about Sikhi, is to take the dive. Even if you don't know anything at all about Sikhism (as I started off), ask questions, and find answers. Read as much Gurbani as you can, and find the Guru-ward sangat.

As for Amrit... the only prerequisite is love and thirst. Don't think about if it is convenient for you or not. Don't think about "what others will think". Don't think "later". Remember Vaisakhi - when Guru Ji asked the thousands present "Who will give their head to me"?... Guru Ji asks this very same question on every occasion where there is an Amrit Sanchar. What will you say to Him? "No Guru Ji, not now... maybe later... I'm not ready yet". What kind of love and devotion? Become His now... and He will make you ready, and He will arrange everything for you, He will find ways to teach you what you have to know.

There are no bounds to the joy, bliss and peace that comes from taking the Sacred Amrit, and being soaked in the Lord's love. Pray that Waheguru Ji may give you this rare opportunity in this life, and don't turn back if given the chance.

When did you get blessed with Amrit and what was the reason you wanted to give your head to Guroo Maharaaj? How did being blessed with Amrit change your lifestyle? How were your family with this?

Sunday, September 4th, 2005. It was about my fourth visit to a Gurdwara, and my first samagam. By the miracle of Guru Ji's grace, I was blessed with Amrit, and was named Amrit Kaur. Remembering that day brings me back to that time and place, and all the emotions... it still feels like yesterday.

The reason? Logic is useless, when Love prevails. I was sitting in sangat since the very early morning, listening to simran and kirtan, and something happened inside of me. Memories of all the wrongs I've committed, things I regretted, were flashing in my mind. I was acutely aware of my demerits, my faults, my blunders and sins, my filth and foulness. My stench of a being. But, at the same time... I was also very conscious of the miracle and mercy Waheguru Ji was bestowing upon me, having that chance of sitting among the sangat and listening to His Praises. My soul melted. How could God, be so forgiving, so merciful, so loving... to a dirty blackened sinner like me?! I felt Him calling me, and asking me... if I will give myself to Him. If I would die for Him. I could not say "no" to Guru Ji and I drank the Amrit... I can't tell you my emotions... it is by far the most beautiful day of my whole life...

After Amrit, my life changed. I was living on clouds for many weeks! And I had to get used to the 5k, and other rehit. Keeping my hair wasn't too big of a change for me. I never liked cutting my hair, and shaving seemed pointless. I was already vegetarian since some months because of ethical and ecological reasons, but after Amrit it became set in stone. Just being strict vegetarian is a huge challenge in this society and in my family. It generated a lot of discussion, and my father often got frustrated that I would not eat the same thing as him. Most French Canadians can not even imagine that a vegetarian diet could keep you alive... But now after 2 years, even my father occasionally eats vegetarian meals with me.

Only my father and friends know that I am Sikh. My father accepted that I am sikh, but could not understand the kirpan. It was a very big issue for a long time. To him, it was clearly a weapon and nothing else. I hid it under my clothes the best I could, as to not upset him. Now he is somewhat ok with it, I haven't hurt anyone yet, haha. Covering my head is also a very big problem in my house. I wore bandanas, but my father would call me "pirate" and give me cold looks. One day I wore a turban in front of him. He jumped back, taking a big inhale of air, eyes dilated in shock, horror and fear. It hurt me, because I care for him, he is a really good person, but he doesn't fully understand Sikhism. It is only recently, after all the stories and explanations that he's starting to understand Sikhism, and that it's not related to Islam or Hinduism, and that Sikh women have rights. All this made me realize how uninformed and/or misinformed most westerners are about Sikhism. I, myself didn't even hear the word Sikhism until I met a Sikh who told me. I think it is high time that sikhs realize the importance of connecting with and opening up to the community at large to spread awareness on Sikhism and Sikhs.

Despite the little difficulties, Sikhi is my path, my breathe, my life, and hope of life. And I will continue to follow it, with Guru Ji's Grace.

There seems to be an ever growing battle in the western world to tackle the vices which can seriously affect our Sikhi. What would you say can help overcome these in our day to day life?

With every action, you have a choice to 'do' or 'not do'. Before engaging in anything, ask yourself if it will bring good in the end. If not, don't do it. Don't plant even a seed, though it may seem innocent, but can grow into an opportunity for any of the five vices. Learn to say "No" to situations that can deviate you away from Sikhi and good conduct. Don't let your mind control you no matter how it tries to trick you, you have to control it!

In Sikhi, we are taught to become Saint-Warriors. We must use that Warrior aspect, on our own minds to tackle the five vices. They are our real enemies, they perpetuate duality. How to destroy them? Use Truth as the Sword of your mind. Stay determined and do not waver; keep your mind sharply focused on the Truth - which is found in Gurbani, the Truth that is sharper than a razor blade, straight and hair-thin as the edge of the Sword. In this way, whatever thoughts or impulses that are false will be destroyed.

We must also use the Saint aspect. How? The measure of our success in this world, is Love. If we are thirsty, and melting in love for the Lord, then we know we are on the true path. On the other hand, if we don't have love and thirst for God, then we should reconsider what we are doing, and how we are living. You will know you are on the right path, when love and thirst for God well up to overflow inside. Without the Name and Love for the Lord, everything is false. The falsehoods only bring pain, emptiness, and shame. Realize that these vices, in the end only bring excruciating pain - they eat at us from the inside out. If you don't believe me, test it, see that it is not real happiness. Youth, money, reputation, popularity, 'beauty', and material possessions... the more you care about them, the more they will hurt you in the end. It is only till we turn to God, and become Guru-ward, become the saint-warrior, live a life of sadh sangat, seva, simran (true congregation, selfless service, remembrance), and Gurbani... until we live in the world but become dead from the world... that we will find peace from the burning fire of the vices.

What are your views on Today's youth?

They are full of potential! They are the future of the Sikh Panth! They have the power to revive the spirit of Sikhi, and inspire others to follow on the path. They have the power to unite the Sikh Panth, by realizing that a Sikh is a Sikh is a Sikh. They have the power to bring peace, by realizing a human is a human is a human. They have the power to change the world, through the teachings of the True Guru - and by doing Seva for the Earth, animals, and all humans irrespective of religion, caste, creed, gender, language and country of origin, so that other communities my be inspired to do the same. Today's youth, by the grace of the True Guru, have the potential to become Khalsa, and True Devotees of Waheguru Ji, soaked and drenched in the love of Naam.

May the youth realize this potential, which can be easily forgotten amongst the nitty gritty of everyday life...
And may they act upon it...

What is your message to Sikh youth reading this interview right now?

You have the opportunity to follow the path of Sikhism! Realize your luck! There are millions of truth-thirsty people on the Earth, who would be amazed at the Truth of Gurbani, if only they had the chance. Don't forsake the most beautiful and priceless jewel! Realize your luck!

The time is Now! Don't wait till your old age to begin to jap (chant and meditate) on the Lord. Don't wait till your death bed to remember Him and get thirsty for Naam and Merging. Pray to Waheguru Ji! Who knows when we will have to leave this Earth?

Take the Dive!

Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji ki Fateh!

PS: Please forgive me for anything that I may have said that is inaccurate or incorrect. I am still just a student in Sikhi, grasping for the Truth.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer the above questions,
and we hope you can continue to carry the torch of Sikhi and inspire others alike.
SikhSangat Sewadars

Job Vacancies :: July 2007

2007-07-24T09:59:00.000+01:00

With the increasing number of people who are graduating or entering the public / voluntary sector / teaching departments, LeicesterSikhs.BS will be uploading upcoming Leicester vacancies every month or so...

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Take on one of the most rewarding challenges in setting up and running the first ever National Sikh Resource Centre

Co-ordinator, National Sikh Resource Centre, Leicester – Up to £15k

The National Sikh Resource Centre will comprise the 1984 Justice and Freedom Centre and the offices for several national Sikh organisations. Reporting to the eleven-member Management Board of the Centre, the Co-ordinator will be critical to setting up and delivering an executive support service and co-ordinating the activities of numerous volunteers from across the UK.

The role includes responsibility for:

Providing executive support and input to nine working groups concerned with a range of British Sikh community issues and linked to long term objectives in the UK, Europe and elsewhere.

Liaising with the UK Government, European Parliament, United Nations and other agencies as directed by relevant working groups.

Driving forward and developing the relationship with the media and non governmental organisations.

Working with Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations in the UK and abroad in promoting the activities of those supported by the National Sikh Resource Centre.

Developing and maintaining a database of wanted human rights violators for the 1984 Justice and Freedom Centre and liaising with an international team of Sikh lawyers.

Managing the work of the International Sikh Advisory Board and developing the World Sikh Lobby Network.

Designing and producing high quality publicity and promotional materials and maintaining oversight of on-line information on activities of the National Sikh Resource Centre.

We need someone who can seize every opportunity to take forward an exciting initiative. You will need to demonstrate good organisational abilities and excellent communication skills. Appropriate academic qualifications are welcome.

A candidate pack, which includes application details, can be requested by emailing info@sikhfederation.com or ringing 07919 166163. Please quote reference: SRC/JUL07.

Closing date: 13 August 2007

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Closing date for applications: Monday 30th July 2007. By 12:00 noon, letter and up to date cv addressed to Dorothy Spence please. Interview date tbc.

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Closing Date for applications: Monday 30^th July

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:: UPDATE :: FootStep II Camp PHOTOS ::

2007-07-20T21:23:00.000+01:00

International Keep Your Hair Day ~ Launch ~, Launch of IKYHD 14th July 2007

2007-07-05T17:01:00.000+01:00

IRON ROOTS INTERNATIONAL KEEP YOUR HAIR DAY 16TH JULY

THE LAUNCH PROGRAMME - SATURDAY 14TH JULY 2007

In commemoration of Shaheed Bhai Taru Singh Jee and the other Shaheed of the Panth.

A call to ALL Non-Amritdhari's and to our brothers and sisters who have not kept their Kesh.

WHEN: Saturday 14th July 6pm

WHAT: The Launch of the International Keep Your Hair Day - An event which will encourage you to keep your hair for a MINIMUM of 40 Days with help and support of Gursikhs from your area.

WHERE: GURDWARA GURPANTH PARKASH, Ashford Rd, off Welford Rd Leicester

WHO: English Katha by Bhai Roop Singh and Bibi Sarveen Kaur as well as other Guest Speakers from all over UK

Presentations by Bhai Navreet Singh

BOSS Stall with FREE Literature, DVD's and CD's

WHY: It's time to go Back to our IRON ROOTS!

PLEASE PRINT POSTERS AND PUT THEM UP IN YOUR LOCAL GURDWARA/COMMUNITY CENTRES/SHOPS ETC

Supported By: Takhat Sri Sachkhand Hajoor Sahib, AKAAL Productions, Akhand Keertani Jatha, BOSS, Damdami Taksal International, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sevak Jatha, Respect For Guru Ji Campaign, Sikh Educational Advisory Services, Tarna Dal (Khiyala) and ALL other PANTHIK Jathaybandia

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SIKHI CAMP :: PART II :: LEICESTER

2007-06-24T19:54:00.000+01:00

YO YO YO

SIKHI CAMP RETURNS!!!!

:: SIKHI CAMP :: PART II ::

Monday 16th July to Saturday 21st July

at GURU TEGH BAHADAR GURDWARA, EAST PARK ROAD, LEICESTER

Ages: 5 to 18!!

Camp Ages:
JUNIOR CAMP

Monday : Ages 5 to 7
Tuesday : 8 to 9
Wednesday : 10 to 11

SENIOR CAMP
Thursday and Friday : Ages 12 to 18

PRIZE CEREMONY and KIRTAN DARBAAR
Saturday : Youth Kirtan and English Katha

EVERYONE WELCOME

Dhan Guru Nanak Dev Ji [ Hukamnama ]

2007-06-14T14:18:00.000+01:00

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dhunaasuree mehulaa 1
Dhanaasaree, First Mehl:

Guru Nanak Dev jee went to dipalpur Sahib. Wherever maharaj wanted to sit and rest, people would not let him sit. They would make him move on. Guru jee took Bhai Mardana Jee and Bhai Bala Jee and went and sat outside the village opposite the makeshift hut of a leper. Guru jee told Bhai Mardana Jee to play the rabab. They sang this shabad, and by doing so cured the leper.

When he was cured, everyone realized maharaj was a divine light, and fell in his feet. Guru Jee then made this cured leper into a preacher in that town. The people of the village began to come to him for spiritual instruction as an ambassador of Guru Nanak’s Sikhi. [from Guru Nanak Prakash].

Dipalpur Sahib is now in Pakistan. It once was the capital city of Punjab. There still exists a gurdwara called Shota Nanakana although parkash is not done there.

jeeo thuputh hai baaro baar
My soul burns, over and over again.

Guru jee said Look at this leper, he is suffering, similarly the soul also suffers just like water boils over and over again.

1 BAARO BAAR: Falling into hells of miserable lives, through jealousy or attachment to wealth.

2 BAARO BAAR: Sometimes these people go knocking on the doors of others spiritual people or gods or goddesses, but they receive nothing.

3 BAARO BAAR: Just like sand is heating in the fire, the soul burns in this way.

4 BAARO BAAR: Just like the soul burns in the coming and going of reincarnation

5 BAARO BAAR: Just like the individual suffers with the attachment to pleasures of the eyes, ears taste, touch and smell

thap thap khupai buhuth baekaar
1 Burning and burning, it is ruined, and it falls into evil.

2 Tap tap Sometimes the soul burns thinking it wants the pleasures of heaven, sometimes it burns indulging in corrupt practices

3 Tap tap Sometimes it burns in anger, then burns in wishing ill fate on someone

4 First the soul desires pleasures, but the by products of that pleasure always brings pain so the soul burns in this way.

jai than baanee visar jaae
those people who forget the ambrosial bani from their minds [sookham body : conscious mind]

jio pukaa rogee vilulaae
cries out in pain, like a chronic patient. 1
Just like the leper cries out when pus and blood emanates from the warts on his body the person stuck in corruption who has forgotten bani, cries out when the pleasures they are stuck in turn to pain.
Do not think that these people are following gurmat the gurus way

buhuthaa bolun jhukhun hoe
To speak too much and babble is useless.

Some people have the habit of talking too much. Just like a person in a court if he talks too much is guilty of contempt, similarly, only empty people will talk too much and this is not pleasing to the lord. They preach loads but do not really follow what they are saying.

vin bolae jaanai subh soe
Even without our speaking, He knows everything. 1Pause
The lord knows everyones state of mind even if they did not talk.

jin kun keethae akhee naak
He created our ears, eyes and nose.
1 That lord who has given these ears [for us to listen to truth]. Has given us eyes to get darshan of sangat and guru jees darshan, the nose has been given to take in the scent of the lotus feet of guru jee [ie to bow in the feet of the guru]

2 The nose is praise through the use of our breaths with simran.
Just like in India when somebody is considered to be slandered or embarrassed they are said to have no nose [Nak vadea] Thus if someone has the eyes to get darshan of guru jee, and the ears to listen to praise..then without the nose [praise] one is seen to be incomplete.

jin jihuvaa dhithee bolae thaath
The lord has given us a tongue to :

Taat: speak beloved words- not to hurt others
Taat: to talk about the true meaning of your path [sidhant]

jin mun raakhiaa agunee paae
The lord kept the mind alive in the fiery womb

vaajai puvun aakhai subh jaae
when the baby is born, people celebrate, news of the baby is heard in the air;
but naturally if someone holy has come into this world the world naturally will know and vice versa with evil people coming into this world

jaethaa mohu pureeth suaadh
all the attachements to the body, the love for scents and love for nice tasting foods

subhaa kaalukh dhaagaa dhaag
All these sins and false attachments are stains. Just like a cattle that is of no use, the owners let it go but brand it with black irons first. Similarly a person with these attachments is marked with these stains on the soul.

dhaag dhos muhi chaliaa laae
these stains of attachment go with the soul to the court of the lord

dhurugeh baisun naahee jaae
where they shall find no place to sit in the Court of the Lord;
They will have to wander around in reincarnation

kuram milai aakhun thaeraa naao
If with good destiny one can say his name

jith lag thurunaa hor nehee thaao
Becoming attached to it, one is saved; there is no other place that will provide this lifeline.

jae ko ddoobai fir hovai saar
1 Even if one is drowning, still, he may be saved- if he accepts that he needs saving

2 If somebody drowns in the name of the lord, they will be saved

naanuk saachaa surub dhaathaar

That once drowning – now saved individual will become a giver on the path of truth himself just like the leper that guru jee saved.

MORAL:

Attachments to worldy pleasures always leads to pain. The aim of this life is to be attached to only the name of the lord which will provide contentment to a person thus making them detatched.

There is always a chance for one to be saved as long as they are humble enough to admit they need saving.

2007-06-06T19:10:00.000+01:00

Sikhi Camp :: Part I :: Trailor

2007-06-03T20:54:00.000+01:00

Shaheedi Youth Kirtan Darbaar!!!

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aYOUTH KIRTAN DARBAAR

in Rememberance of the Singhs giving Shaheedi in Panjab Today and for the Chardi Kalaa of Khalsa Panth..

Saturday 2nd June 2007
6.30pm to 7.30pm: Sikhi Camp Prize Ceremony and Kids Kirtan
7:30pm to Midnight: Youth Kirtan Darbaar

Gurdwara Panth Parkaash,
Ashford Road,
off Welford Road,
Leicester

Kirtanis Confirmed so far:

- Satnam Kaur (West Mids.)

- Kaurageous Singhaniya

- Leicester Youth Singhaniya - (Gurshinder Kaur and Penjis)

- Pardip Singh Dhadi and Accapella Jatha (West Midlands) Dhadi

- Surjinder Singh (Leicester)

- Kuljit Singh Katha (Leicester)

- Manvir Singh (Lemington Spa) Katha

- Inderjit Singh (Smethwick) Katha

- Sukhwinder Singh (Sukhi Birmingham)

- Jaspreet Singh (Leicester)

- Randeep Singh (Leicester)

- Jagjit Singh 'Juggy' (Coventry / DMU)

More Ragis yet to be Confirmed.. updated shortly!

Please Attend and let others know..!

[updated 25/05/07]

Sikhi Camp in Leicester.. Half Term Holidays..

2007-05-06T20:09:00.000+01:00

SIKHI CAMP

Followed by Youth Kirtan Darbaar (SATURDAY: 6:30pm to 10:00pm)

Monday 28th May to Saturday 2nd June 2007

Gurdwara Gur Panth Parkaash,
Ashford Road,
Off Welford Road,
LEICESTER

Ages: 5 to 18!!

Camp Ages:

JUNIOR CAMP

Monday : Ages 5 to 7

Tuesday : 8 to 9

Wednesday : 10 to 11

SENIOR CAMP

Thursday and Friday : Ages 12 to 18

PRIZE CEREMONY and KIRTAN DARBAAR

Saturday : Youth Kirtan and English Katha

(Update on Kirtanis and Katha Vaachaks to follow... )

EVERYONE WELCOME

For now, Check out the Previous Camp Trailor, below..

Happy Vaisakhi to all

2007-04-30T10:45:00.001+01:00

Welcome to the Leicester Sikhs BlogSpot!
This Blog will keep us all up to date with all events happening all around Leicester, including all gurdwaras in all areas!
This site is working alongside the De Montfort and Leicester Uni Sikh Societies, as well as all Leicester School and College Sikh Socities.

Over the next few weeks, we will be uploading many videos from the Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Gatka Akhara (Leicester (UK)) displays and videos from camps!!!

In the meanwhile, as we upload the Videos from the Young and inspiring Gatka Akharas Display at Leicester Nagar Keertan (Vaisakhi 2007), check out the Video below, which is the first ever display the youngsters organised. It was held at City of Leicester School, where many of the gatka students also study!

Amazing!!

Leicester Sikh Youth Forum

LEICESTER SIKHS PRESS UPDATE: 2011/12

Sikh 2 Inspire

Nirvair Khalsa Jatha - an event not to be missed!!

Happy, Healthy, Holy...Part 3

Happy, Healthy, Holy...Part 2

Happy, Healthy, Holy...

Camp Promo **

Yep, you heard right - the next Lesta Sikhi Camp is SOON!!!

Sikhiiiii Caaaaammmmpppppppp - NEXT WEEK!

KHALSA ROOTS - SIKHI CAMPPPPPP!!

Life after Death **Audio

Happy Vaisakhi to ALL from LeicesterSikhs.com

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT

TWO NEW AND EXCITING TALKS

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT

CAMP PHOTOS.

Sikhi Camp Promo!!!!

lesta SIKHI CAMP is baaaaaaaaaaaackk!!!!

KUNDALINI YOGA IN LEICESTER!!!!

KAMAI CAMP - SINGHS.

KAMAI CAMP - KAURS.

Please attend...

Latest Camp Photos!!!

Sikhi Camp Photos

SIKHI CAMP PHOTOS

SIKHI CAMP IS BAAAACK!!!!

Listen to the "POWER OF ARDAAS" talk

** The Power of Ardas **

Bhai Niranjan Singh Jee comes to Leicester!!

Vaisakhi Camp 2010 - PHOTOS ARE ONLINE

~ Vaisakhi Fun Day 2010 ~

Raag Darbaar Keertan

Bhai Harbaljeet Singh Jee will also be attending...

** RAAG DARBAAR **

** RAAG DARBAAR **

"BROKEN SILENCE" Comes to Leicester..

talk at GTBG on 29th december 2009 at 12:30 - main divaan

LIVE BROADCAST FROM AMRITVELA

AMRITVELA SIMRAN PART II - THIS SUNDAY!!!

Vaisakhi 2009

Broadcast

Chaupaee Sahib Programme - Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurughar

Chaupaee Sahib Programme - Oadby Gurughar

Please join the Leicester Sikhs Mailing List

Amritvela Programme - Ashford Road

Baba Thakur Singh Ji Barsi - LEICESTER - 22nd to 24th Dec 2008

Dastaar Tying Competition - Oadby Gurughar

Final Footsteps Camp - RESIDENTIAL

Sikhi Camp Reunion - Kirtan Darbaar

LEICESTER KAURS!!!

Who Said Girls Cant play Football..?!?!?!

Pics of Kirtan Darbaar

more keertan downloads!!

download now...

COACH ONE pictures - on the way to drayton manor!!!

More Pictures!!

peevahu paahul khanddaedhaar hoe janam suhaelaa ...

KEERTAN...enjoy the downloads!!

Sikh Youth Program On Vaisakhi Radio :: Click Here ::, TONIGHT :: Friday 4th April, 8.30 to 11pm...

Leicester Sikh Youth on BBC

Camp.... Wahooooo ("D) in Easter Holidays

Pic of the Week

East Midlands Sikhi Week 2008

Sikhi Camp - Footsteps 4

'The Chhote Sahibzade' - DMU Sikh Soc

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It is better to be dedicated on principles than to win on lies.

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STUDENT KIRTAN DARBAAR

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:: Sikhi Camp :: Mid Term Holidays ::

DMU SIKH SOCIETY :: ICE BREAKER!!!!!!! :)

:: SIKH YOUTH OF THE MONTH :: JULY 2007 ::

Job Vacancies :: July 2007

:: UPDATE :: FootStep II Camp PHOTOS ::

The Power of Ardas

RAAG DARBAAR

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