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13 Apr

Anandpur Sahib Clash: Minister Bains, Akal Takht Jathedar Argue Over Roadwork and Religious Authority

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Anandpur Sahib, April 13, 2025 — A fiery confrontation unfolded today between Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains and the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, during a public event in Anandpur Sahib. What began as a question about local infrastructure turned into a charged debate over religious authority and the role of politics in Sikh institutions.The tension sparked when Jathedar Gargaj demanded answers about the long-pending construction of the road leading to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. “Minister Bains, you’ve made announcements from this very stage. When will the road actually be built?” he pressed.Bains responded…

Bhagwant Mann Pushes for Anandpur Sahib–Naina Devi Ropeway to Ease Pilgrim Travel

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Naina Devi, April 4, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced a renewed push to kickstart the long-pending ropeway project between Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Naina Devi ji, aiming to ease travel for thousands of pilgrims.Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the revered Shaktipeeth Sri Naina Devi ji temple during Navratras, Mann said he would soon request the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister to form a joint task force of officers to fast-track the project. He called the ropeway a vital step for improving connectivity between the two major pilgrimage sites separated by tough terrain.Mann expressed disappointment…

Hola Mohalla: How Guru Gobind Singh’s Vision Turned into Sikhism’s Grand Festival of Strength and Unity

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Anandpur Sahib, Punjab — Every year, thousands of Sikhs from across the world gather at Anandpur Sahib to witness the breathtaking spectacle of Hola Mohalla. This festival, marked by impressive martial displays and deep spiritual devotion, traces its roots to a period of conflict and resilience in Sikh history. But what inspired Guru Gobind Singh to create this extraordinary tradition? The story behind Hola Mohalla is as powerful as the festival itself. A Tradition Born from Resistance The origins of Hola Mohalla lie in one of the most turbulent periods of Sikh history. By the late 1600s, the Mughal Empire,…