Government of India to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib

[Hindustani78]

19-November, 2018 18:27 IST
Government of India to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib in a big way

Government of India has decided to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib from November, 2018 at national as well as international level in a befitting manner. The Year long Celebration starting Novmber 23rd this year will include a number of commemorative as well as constructive activities will be taken up during the commemoration period.

A number of religious activities like kirtan, katha, prabhat pheri, langar and educational activities such as seminars, workshops, lectures etc. will be organised. SGPC, Amritsar will be the knowledge partner of the Government of India. Commemorative coin and postage stamp will also be released.

Chairs in the name of Sh. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib will be set up in UK and Canada. An international seminar will also be organised. A National Institute of Inter Faith Studies will be set up in Punjab.

Doordarshan, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha TVs will live telecast programmes on Sh. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib. Gurubani in different Indian and world languages will be published.

Sultanpur Lodhi will be developed as a heritage city incorporating ‘Pind Babe Nanak Da’. A high powered telescope will be installed in Indian territory to view Kartarpur Sahib, Pakistan.

Sultanpur Lodhi railway station will be upgraded. A train will run passing through places associated with Guru Nanak Dev Sahib.

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[Tshering22]

It is beautiful to see the commemoration of great spiritual leaders who, unlike the fakesters of today, meant to genuinely bring sustainability, peace and happiness among all. More importantly, bring a sense of righteousness among people.

Guru ji, is honoured in my family (my wife is Punjabi) and is honoured by all of us equally. He did not stand for any one section or race of people but conveyed great spiritual message to all the people. Everyone loved and respected his words which always stood for truth, equality justice and peaceful coexistence.

India today, more than ever, needs a Guru as Guru Nanak Dev ji.

My sincere respects to him.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Home Affairs
19-November, 2018 15:29 IST
Series of activities planned to mark 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib

National Implementation Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Rajnath Singh rolls out events including release of commemorative coin & postage stamps

The year 2019 marks the 550th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, the great saint and founder of the Khalsa Panth faith. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib’s teachings of love, peace and brotherhood hold universal appeal.

Considering the significance of this occasion, the Prime Minister has constituted a National Implementation Committee (NIC) under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister with Finance Minister and Minister of State for Culture as Members, for Commemoration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, in the country and abroad, in a befitting manner.

The National Implementation Committee for Commemoration of 550thBirth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib has held three meetings under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister. The third meeting held on 8th November, 2018 was attended by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Culture, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab, Shri S. S. Ahluwalia, Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Shri Navjot Singh Sidhu, Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Punjab besides others.

Following this, Central Government has decided that the 550thBirth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib will be commemorated through a series of activities, commencing in November 2018, throughout the country and across the globe. The Ministries/Departments in the country and the Indian Missions abroad will organise various activities as part of the celebrations.

The important highlights of the programme for commemoration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib are the following:

• Commemorative coin and postage stamps will be released by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Department of Posts.

• Sultanpur Lodhi, where Guru Nanak Dev Sahib spent much of his life, will be developed as a heritage city, also incorporating Pind Babe Nanak Da, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the State Government of Punjab. Ministry of Railways will upgrade Sultanpur Lodhi railway station with modern amenities.
• A National Institute of Inter Faith Studies will be set up by Ministry of Human Resource Development in Punjab for which the State Government will provide land free of cost.
• Ministry of Electronic and IT will install a high powered telescope in India for the devotees to view Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan.
• Chair on Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib will be set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Developmentin one University each in UK and Canada.
• An International seminar on the life and teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib will be organised in New Delhi by Ministry of Culture.
• States/UTs will also be requested to celebrate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib in a befitting manner. Ministry of Culture will work with the State Governments for this.
• The Indian Missions abroad shall organise a series of activities as part of the celebrations.
• Ministry of Railways will run a train passing through places associated with Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib.
• Religious activities like kirtan, katha, prabhat pheri, langar, etc. will be organised throughout the year both at national and international level, SGPC will draw a calendar of activities and execute it.
• Educational activities such as seminars, workshops, lectures, etc. shall be organised throughout the country by Ministry of Human Resource Development in association with SGPC.
• Doordarshan will arrange live telecast programme on Guru Nanak Dev Sahib and the Gurbani. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Secretariats will be requested to consider telecasting the same through Rajya Sabha TV and Lok Sabha TV respectively.
• Publication of Gurbani in different Indian languages will be made by National Book Trust (NBT), Ministry of Human Resource Development. UNESCO will be requested to translate and publish anthology of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahibs writings in world languages.

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BB/NK/PK

 

[Last starfighter]

All hot air.
Why not allow the yatris visas and allow them to travel to nankana sahib.
Why doesn't india reciprocate the gesture after pakistan offered to open the border crossing.

 

[Hindustani78]

President's Secretariat
22-November, 2018 17:46 IST
President’s Greetings on the eve of Birthday of Guru Nanak

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of birthday of Guru Nanak Dev.

In a message, the President has said, “Remembering the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev, I offer my greetings and good wishes on this sacred occasion to all my fellow citizens, including members of the Sikh community.

The life of Guru Nanak Dev teaches us love and harmony. He gave us the mantra of ‘Ek Omkar Satnam’, which means that there is only One God.

While emphasising values of love, peace and compassion, Guru Nanak Dev equated service to humanity with service to God. His preachings such as “Vand Chako – sharing with others, Kirat Karo – making an honest living and, Naam Japo- Remembering God at all times” capture the essence of his message.

Let us resolve to follow the path shown by Guru Nanak Dev and work for the welfare of the society”.



Click here to read President's message in Hindi

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AKT/KP/SK

 

[Hindustani78]

22-November, 2018 13:23 IST

Commemoration of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib

Resolution to celebrate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, which falls next year, throughout the country and across the globe, in a grand and befitting manner along with State Governments and the Indian Missions abroad. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib's teachings of love, peace, equality and brotherhood have eternal value.

The following are the highlights of the decisions taken in the Cabinet meeting:

Development of Kartarpur Sahib corridor:

In a significant decision, approved the building and development of the Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district to the international border, in order to facilitate pilgrims from India to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on the banks of the Ravi river, in Pakistan, where Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib spent eighteen years. Pilgrims would then be able to visit the holy shrine throughout the year.

The Kartarpur corridor will be implemented as an integrated development project with Government of India funding, to provide smooth and easy passage, with all the modern amenities. Government of India will put in place suitable facilities for smooth passage of pilgrims. Government of Pakistan will be urged to recognize the sentiments of the Sikh community and to develop a corridor with suitable facilities in their territory as well.


Development of Sultanpur Lodhi:

Decided that the historic town of Sultanpur Lodhi, associated with the life of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, shall be developed as a heritage town and on the Smart City principles, including energy efficiency, to highlight Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib's emphasis on sustainability and reverence for nature. As a major attraction for pilgrims and tourists, a heritage complex at Sultanpur Lodhi, "Pind Babe Nanak da" will be established to depict life in the times of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib. Sultanpur Lodhi railway station will be upgraded and developed with all the modern amenities.


Centre for inter faith studies and Chairs in foreign Universities:

A centre for inter faith studies will be set up at Guru Nanak Dev Sahib University, Amritsar. Chairs on Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib will be set up in one University each in UK and Canada. An International seminar on the life and teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib will be organised in New Delhi.

Celebrations throughout the country and globally:

States/Union Territories will also be requested to celebrate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib in a befitting manner. Indian missions overseas will organize special events on the occasion.

Commemorative coin and stamps:

Commemorative coin and postage stamps will be released by the Government of India to mark this momentous occasion.


Religious activities and publications:

Religious activities will be organised throughout the country. Doordarshan will telecast programmes on Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib and the Gurubani. National Book Trust will publish Gurbani in different Indian languages. UNESCO will be requested to publish Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib's writings in world languages.



Special train for pilgrims:

Ministry of Railways will run a train passing through the various holy places

Associated with Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, for pilgrims and tourists.

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AKT

 

[Hindustani78]

Prime Minister's Office
23-November, 2018 09:42 IST
PM bows to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib , on Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, on Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Jayanti.

“Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib taught us the path of truth, righteousness and compassion. He was committed towards eradicating injustice and inequality from society. He also believed in the power of education. We bow to him on his Jayanti and recall his inspiring thoughts”, the Prime Minister said.


AKT/ VJ

 

[Hindustani78]

11-November, 2019 18:13 IST

The 550th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Guru Shri Nanak Dev Sahib Organised by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Shri Amritsar Sahib at Sultanpur Lodhi.