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1968 picture of Akal Takht. Amritsar, Punjab, India from the Wim Swann Collection.
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1984 sikh virodhi dangay sikh genocide riots sanjay suri punjabi gurmukhi book punjab b18 1984 Sikh Virodhi Dangay ਸਿੱਖ - ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਦੰਗੇ Sikh Genocide Riots Sanjay Suri Punjabi Gurmukhi Book Book on Sikh Genocide in Punjab - Indian Punjabi Reading Literature Book History - Pages 320; Hardback withDust coverAuthor: Sanjay SuriTranslated by - Gurnam KanwarLanguage:Indian Punjabi/Gurmukhi We have PunjabiLiterature books of several Popular writes in stock, please message more information. We have many other Punjabi books (Punjabi Alphabets, Punjabi Mini Stories, Punjabi word Sounds, Punjabi Pronunciation, Grand mother's Punjabi Stories with Morals etc.) listed in our eBay shop to learn Punjabi and will personally recommend you all. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us. We are UK based supplier OnlineSikhStore. Items can be collected from our shop in Rochester, Kent, UK.We have 100% positive feedback. Please bid with confidence and check our other fantastic listings. If you are not happy with your purchase we will give you 100% refund on return of item. No hard and fast rules for refunds and returns. Free Royal Mail Economy Postage in UK. Postage discounts will be given to International buyers for multi-buys. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook: #OnlineSikhStore P.S. Colour of item may slightly vary due to camera flash and light conditions. Please note cover of paper may vary as publishers keep on changing front of books each time they publish new edition. This book is new and never used but it has rub marks on the cover that happened in transport/courier. It doesn't affect the reading of the book. Please buy with confidence. Country/Region of Manufacture: India Topic: Sikh Genocide 1984 Format: Hardcover Title: Sikh Virodhi Dangay 1984 Type: Textbook Field of Study: History Author: Sanjay Suri,Gurnam Kanwar Publication Year: 2017 Language: Punjabi Publisher: Forever Learning http://www-onlinesikhstore-com.myshopify.com/products/1984-sikh-virodhi-dangay-sikh-genocide-riots-sanjay-suri-punjabi-gurmukhi-book-punjab-b18
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janchowk · 1 year
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साहिबजादों की शहादत को केंद्र द्वारा 'वीर बाल दिवस' के रूप में मनाने का पंजाब में तीखा विरोध
साहिबजादों की शहादत को केंद्र द्वारा ‘वीर बाल दिवस’ के रूप में मनाने का पंजाब में तीखा विरोध
केंद्र की नरेंद्र मोदी सरकार नवम् गुरु श्री गुरु गोविंद सिंह जी के अमर शहीद साहिबजादों की ऐतिहासिक तथा अमर शहादत को ‘वीर बाल दिवस’ के तौर पर मना रही है। इस संबंध में राष्ट्रीय राजधानी दिल्ली में केंद्र सरकार द्वारा अपने तईं मनाए जा रहे मुख्य श्रद्धांजलि आयोजन में खुद प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और उनके मंत्रिमंडल के सहयोगी शिरकत कर रहे हैं। दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमेटी इसमें विशेष सहयोग दे…
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Akal Takht Jathedar Harpreet Singh refuses to take Centre`s Z security cover
Akal Takht Jathedar Harpreet Singh refuses to take Centre`s Z security cover
Akal Takht Jathedar Harpreet Singh refuses to take Centre`s Z security cover Giani Harpreet Singh, the Jathedar of Akal Takht, on Friday refused to take Z cover security provided by the Centre. Singh said that he respected the Central government for showing concern for him. However, he added that the Z security will hinder his working as a jathedar of the Akal Takht. The Akal Takht Jathedar…
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brightpunjabexpress · 2 years
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Disseminate message of peace and brotherhood instead of glorifying weapons: CM urges Akal Takht Jathedar
Disseminate message of peace and brotherhood instead of glorifying weapons: CM urges Akal Takht Jathedar
Reiterate his government’s commitment to maintain peace at every cost Chandigarh, May 23- The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday urged Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh to spread message of peace, harmony and brotherhood in society rather than asking Sikhs to keep licensed modren weapons. In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister took strong exception to…
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ayushbydigital57 · 1 year
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Operation Blue Star
OPERATION BLUE STAR was an Indian Military activity somewhere in the range of 1 and 10 June 1984 to eliminate Damdami Taksal pioneer Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters from the structures of the Brilliant Sanctuary, the holiest site of Sikhism, in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The choice to send off the activity rested with the State leader of India, then Indira Gandhi, who had previously approved military groundwork for a showdown at the sanctuary complex a year and a half earlier as indicated by the then-Bad habit Head of the Military Staff, S. K. Sinha. In July 1982, Harchand Singh Longowal, the leader of the Sikh ideological group Shiromani Akali Dal, had welcomed Bhindranwale to move to the Brilliant Sanctuary to sidestep capture by government authorities.: 332
Indian knowledge organizations had revealed that three unmistakable Sikh figures — Shabeg Singh, Balbir Singh and Amrik Singh, alluded to in reports as "noticeable tops of the Khalistan development" — had each made somewhere around six excursions to adjoining Pakistan somewhere in the range of 1981 and 1983. Shabeg Singh, an Indian Armed force official who later abandoned to join Bhindranwale, was recognized as the supplier of weapons preparing at Akal Takht. The Insight Agency asserted that preparation was being given at different gurdwaras all through Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Amrik Singh answered these claims by expressing that understudy instructional courses with "customary weapons" had existed for a long time at these locations.[26] The KGB knowledge organization of the Soviet Association had warned India's Exploration and Examination Wing (R&AW) about a joint activity between Pakistan's Between Administrations Insight (ISI) and the US's Focal Knowledge Office (CIA) to mix nonconformist turmoil in the Indian territory of Punjab. Bogus cases were likewise made that R&AW had gotten knowledge by examining a Pakistani warrior that more than 1,000 Exceptional Help Gathering commandos of the Pakistan Armed force had been dispatched by the Pakistani government into Indian Punjab to help Bhindranwale in his battle against the Indian government; nonetheless, no indications of commandos were found and no confirmations were given by R&AW. SEE OUR HOME PAGE  
In 1981, the Soviets sent off operation Kontakt, which depended on a manufactured report implying to contain subtleties of the weapons and cash given by the ISI to Sikh assailants who needed to make a free country. In November 1982, Yuri Andropov, the Overall Secretary of the Socialist Faction and head of the Soviet Association, endorsed a proposition to create Pakistani knowledge records enumerating ISI intended to instigate strict unsettling influences in Punjab and advance the production of Khalistan as an autonomous Sikh state. Indira Gandhi's choice to move troops into the Punjab depended on her treating in a serious way the data given by the Soviets in regards to secret CIA support for the Sikhs.
Paving the way to operation Blue star, there were a few fights by Sangh Parivar, including a walk drove by LK Advani and Stomach muscle Vajpayee of the Bharatiya Janata Party to challenge the absence of government activity and to request that the Indian Armed force be sent into the Brilliant Temple.
On 1 June 1984, after exchanges with the assailants fizzled, Indira Gandhi dismissed the Anandpur Goal and requested the military to send off operation Blue Star, all the while going after scores of Sikh sanctuaries across Punjab. Indian security forces started operation Blue Star when they terminated into different structures, which brought about the deaths of eight civilians. Various armed force units and paramilitary powers encompassed the Brilliant Sanctuary complex on 3 June 1984. The authority position of the military was that alerts were made to work with the departure of explorers yet that no acquiescence happened by June 5 at 7:00 pm. In any case, in April 2017 the Amritsar Locale and Meetings Judge Gurbir Singh gave a decision which expressed that there was no proof that the Indian armed force gave admonitions to pioneers to leave the sanctuary complex prior to beginning their assault. The military's attack on the sanctuary complex finished on June 8. A wiping up activity, Woodrose, was then started all through Punjab. Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale
The military had misjudged the capability moved by the aggressors, whose combat hardware included Chinese-made rocket-pushed projectile launchers and ammo with protection penetrating capacities. Tanks and weighty cannons were utilized to go after the aggressors, who answered with hostility to tank and assault rifle shoot from the vigorously sustained Akal Takht. Following a 24-hour firefight, the military dealt with the sanctuary complex. The authority setback figures for the military were 83 dead and 249 harmed. The officially sanctioned white paper expressed that 1,592 assailants were secured and there were 554 joint assailant and regular citizen casualties, much lower than free estimates. As indicated by the public authority, high non military personnel setbacks were credited to aggressors utilizing explorers caught inside the sanctuary as human shields. Notwithstanding, the Indian armed forces had permitted many pioneers and protestors to enter the sanctuary complex on 3 June 1984 and kept them from leaving subsequent to forcing a check in time at 10:00 pm on the equivalent day.  Observers claimed that on 6 June, after the battling had halted, the Indian military executed prisoners who had their arms tied behind their backs and terminated on people who had regarded the declarations of the military to evacuate.
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shinykittenland · 3 days
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7 Best Places to Visit In Amritsar
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Golden Temple: The holiest shrine of Sikhism, the Golden Temple is surrounded by a sacred pool. Its golden dome and serene ambience attract millions of visitors from around the world.
Jallianwala Bagh: This historical site commemorates the tragic massacre that took place in 1919, where British troops fired on a crowd of peaceful protesters. The bullet marks on the walls serve as a reminder of India's struggle for independence.
Wagah Border: see the electrifying atmosphere at the Wagah Border, where the lowering of the flags ceremony takes place every evening. This border ceremony between India and Pakistan is a symbol of patriotism and national pride.
Partition Museum: Located in the historic Town Hall building, the Partition Museum chronicles the traumatic events of the Partition of India in 1947. It showcases personal stories, artifacts, and documents related to this pivotal moment in history.
Akal Takht: Adjacent to the Golden Temple, Akal Takht is one of the five seats of authority in Sikhism. It holds significant religious and political importance and is a place for spiritual reflection and community gatherings.
Ram Bagh Palace: Also known as Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, this historic palace was once the summer residence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire. The museum displays artifacts, weapons, and paintings related to Sikh history.
Gobindgarh Fort: Explore the rich heritage of Amritsar at Gobindgarh Fort, which dates back to the 18th century. The fort houses museums, exhibitions, and cultural performances, offering visitors a glimpse into Punjab's storied past.
These attractions showcase the rich cultural, historical, and religious heritage of Amritsar, making it a captivating destination for travelers seeking insight into Sikhism and India's vibrant history. If you are looking to enjoy amritsar with friends, family, or a group, consider choosing our top-rated Tempo Traveller Rental Services in Amritsar.
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Best places for 1 day trip in Punjab
Explore the best places for a one-day trip in Punjab, India, including iconic landmarks like the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the poignant Jallianwala Bagh memorial, and the serene Durgiana Temple. Dive into Sikh history at the Akal Takht and Khalsa College Museum, then reflect on India’s partition at The Partition Museum. Discover spiritual solace at Gurudwara Sri Baba Deep Singh.
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Dhamal Dhamaloo Day - 3 (Soni Darbar)
The Harmandir Sahib (Soni Darbar as we Sindhi’s call it), is a temple which occupies a small island in the center of a pool, called the Amrita Saras (“Pool of Nectar”)—the source of the city’s name (Amritsar) and is connected to land on its west side by a marble causeway running across the pool. Situated facing the entrance to the causeway is the Akal Takht (“Throne of the Timeless One”). On the…
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Discover Amritsar on Your Terms: SelfSpin's Self-Drive Adventures
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Amritsar with SelfSpin's self drive service, offering travelers the opportunity to explore this enchanting city at their own pace and convenience. Whether you're a pilgrim seeking spiritual enlightenment or a tourist eager to uncover Amritsar's hidden gems, SelfSpin provides the perfect solution for your journey.
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Akhin Ditha Saka Neela Tara Giyani Kirpal Singh Blue Star Sikh Punjabi Book New Akhin Ditha Saka Neela Tara Giyani Kirpal Singh  Blue Star Sikh Punjabi Book New Book Ref: STOR
Pages 286. Paperback Author: Singh Sahib Giyani Kirpal Singh (Former Jathedaar Shiri Akal Takht Sahib)
Language: Punjabi (Gurmukhi)
Size: approx. 21.5cm x 14cm x 1.5cm Weight - approx 338g
This is a brand new book and there may be little bit dust present on this book due to staying on bookshelf.
We have Punjabi Literature books of several Popular writers in stock, please message for more information. We have many other Punjabi books (Punjabi Alphabets, Punjabi Mini Stories, Punjabi word Sounds, Punjabi Pronunciation, Grand mother's Punjabi Stories with Morals etc.) listed in our shop to learn Punjabi and will personally recommend you all. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
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tookmehere · 2 months
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The Golden Temple is an architectural marvel
The Golden Temple has enormous religious and spiritual significance for all Hindus, particularly for the Sikh communities. The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a high regarded Sikh Gurudwara located in Amritsar, Punjab. The temple was built during the 16th century by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru. The temple is recognized for its stunning and iconic architecture, with its main building plated with real gold and surrounded by a large Sarovar (a big pool of water) known as Amrit Sarovar, which means “pool of nectar” in English. Moreover, the temple has other buddhas too, like the Akal Takht.
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toursandjourneyworld · 4 months
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Amritsar Unveiled: A Family Expedition through the Golden Heart of Punjab
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Welcome to the vibrant and culturally rich city of Amritsar, famously known as the Golden City of Punjab. Steeped in history and tradition, Amritsar is a perfect destination for a family vacation. In this blog, we'll explore the must-visit places that will make your family trip to Amritsar a memorable experience. From the iconic Golden Temple to the historical Jallianwala Bagh, let's delve into the treasures this city has to offer.
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Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib):
No visit to Amritsar is complete without marveling at the breathtaking beauty of the Golden Temple. The holiest shrine in Sikhism, it is a symbol of peace and spiritual serenity. Encircled by the shimmering Amrit Sarovar, the temple's golden façade is a sight to behold, especially during the mesmerizing evening 'Palki Sahib' ceremony. Don't forget to savor the langar (community kitchen) experience, offering a free meal to all visitors.
Jallianwala Bagh:
Step into the pages of history as you visit Jallianwala Bagh, a poignant memorial that commemorates the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. The bullet marks on the walls and the Martyrs' Well tell the story of the tragic incident. The serene garden stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made during India's struggle for independence.
Akal Takht:
Adjacent to the Golden Temple, Akal Takht is one of the five takhts in Sikhism and holds immense religious significance. As a symbol of temporal authority, Akal Takht has witnessed historic decisions and proclamations. Take a moment to appreciate the architectural grandeur and soak in the spiritual aura surrounding this revered site.
Durgiana Temple:
Frequently called the 'Durga Mandir,' the Durgiana Temple pays homage to Goddess Durga. The temple's stunning architecture, reminiscent of the Golden Temple, attracts visitors from all walks of life. Explore the intricately designed interiors and partake in the religious rituals to experience the vibrant culture of Amritsar.
Wagah Border:
For a dose of patriotic fervor, head to the Wagah Border, located about 45 minutes from Amritsar. Witness the electrifying Beating Retreat Ceremony, a daily military ritual performed by the Indian Border Security Force and the Pakistan Rangers. The lively atmosphere and the synchronized drills make it a captivating experience for visitors of all ages.
Conclusion:
Amritsar, the Golden City of Punjab, beckons you with its rich history, spirituality, and warm hospitality. Whether you're marveling at the Golden Temple's golden glow or paying homage at Jallianwala Bagh, the city offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and family-friendly activities. Plan your trip to Amritsar and create lasting memories in this enchanting city.
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