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Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India

Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India Death, the one certainty of life, has always carried deep spiritual meaning in Indian culture. Across centuries, every community — Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, or Jain — has evolved distinct rituals to honor the departed and guide souls toward peace. Yet, as India urbanizes rapidly, these timeless traditions are being reshaped by modern lifestyles, limited space, technology, and shifting beliefs. What was once an […]

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November 5, 2025

Why is Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated? Discover the True Meaning of This Sacred Day

Why is Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated? Discover the True Meaning of This Sacred Day Every year, on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Kartik month, millions of devotees around the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. This day, known as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Nanak Gurpurab, is one of the most sacred festivals in India and among Sikh communities worldwide. In 2025, Guru Nanak Jayanti […]

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November 3, 2025

Religion’s Internal Reform: How Traditions Are Adapting to Modern Values Like Gender, Diversity & Inclusion

Religion’s Internal Reform: How Traditions Are Adapting to Modern Values Like Gender, Diversity & Inclusion In every era, religion has served as a mirror to society — reflecting its beliefs, challenges, and aspirations. Today, as the world becomes more interconnected and conscious of values such as gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, faith traditions across the globe are undergoing an internal transformation. Far from losing their essence, these religions are learning to reinterpret ancient wisdom in […]

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October 29, 2025

गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब क्या है? आइए जानते हैं क्यों है खास!

गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब क्या है? आइए जानते हैं क्यों है खास! सिख धर्म एक ऐसा धर्म है जो समानता, सेवा, और प्रेम की शिक्षा देता है। इस धर्म का मूल आधार है — गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब, जिसे सिख धर्म में ‘आदि गुरु’ और ‘जीवित गुरु’ माना जाता है। यह केवल एक धार्मिक ग्रंथ नहीं, बल्कि सिखों की आध्यात्मिक मार्गदर्शिका और जीवन का आधार है। गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब का परिचय गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब सिख धर्म का […]

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September 11, 2025

हेमकुंड यात्रा 2025: कब जाएं, कैसे जाएं और क्या देखें? (Video)

हेमकुंड यात्रा 2025: कब जाएं, कैसे जाएं और क्या देखें? भारत में स्थित कई पवित्र तीर्थस्थलों में से एक, हेमकुंड साहिब अपनी अद्वितीय आध्यात्मिक गरिमा, प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य और कठिन यात्रा मार्ग के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। यह स्थान सिखों का एक प्रमुख तीर्थस्थल है, जहां सिखों के दसवें गुरु श्री गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी ने तपस्या की थी। हर वर्ष हजारों श्रद्धालु इस कठिन परंतु पवित्र यात्रा पर निकलते हैं। यात्रा की तिथि: कब शुरू हो […]

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May 24, 2025

Vaisakhi 2025: When Borders Fade and Faith Unites Thousands in Pakistan

Vaisakhi 2025: When Borders Fade and Faith Unites Thousands in Pakistan Every year, as April begins and the fields turn golden with ripened crops, a wave of spiritual excitement flows through the hearts of Sikhs across the world. This is the time of Vaisakhi—a festival that goes far beyond harvest celebrations. It marks a turning point in Sikh history. And on this special occasion, thousands of Sikh pilgrims embark on a spiritual journey to Pakistan […]

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April 15, 2025

The Ten Sikh Gurus – Life, Teachings & Legacy

The Ten Sikh Gurus – Life, Teachings & Legacy The foundation and growth of Sikhism was shaped by a divine lineage of Ten Gurus over a period of about 239 years (1469–1708). Each Guru played a unique role in building the spiritual, social, and political fabric of Sikh Dharma. 1. Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469 – 1539) Birthplace: Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan) Key Teachings: There is One God for all (Ik Onkar) Reject caste […]

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April 11, 2025

Five Years Later: Afghan Sikhs Struggle for Survival

Five Years Later: Afghan Sikhs Struggle for Survival The Afghan Sikh community, which once flourished with thousands of families, is now on the brink of extinction. Five years after the 2020 attack on Kabul’s Guru Har Rai Sahib Gurudwara, the community continues to battle existential challenges. Due to ongoing security threats, religious persecution, and decades of war, many Afghan Sikhs have migrated to safer countries. The Community’s DeclineIn the 1970s, Afghanistan was home to tens […]

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March 26, 2025

Sikh kitchens feed New Delhi’s masses in virus lockdown

Sikh kitchens feed New Delhi’s masses in virus lockdown By EMILY SCHMALL Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — At first, the kitchen at the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara cooked 40,000 meals each day for the hungry who live on the streets of India’s capital city, or who have lost their livelihoods to the coronavirus lockdown. But the need was greater than that. So workers at the golden-domed temple in central New Delhi made 80,000 meals daily. […]

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May 21, 2020