Golden Temple Archives - National Times

08 Oct

Amritsar illuminates on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Parkash Purab, lakhs of devotees pay obeisance at Golden Temple

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National Times Bureau :- On the auspicious occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad are paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib today. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has made elaborate preparations to facilitate the influx of devotees at the Golden Temple, ensuring smooth arrangements for accommodation, transport, and community services. The city of Amritsar is illuminating with festive lights radiating spiritual fervour, with every nnook and corner resonating with Gurbani. The devotees will celebrate the occassion with over one lakh earthen lamps and colourful candles along the sacred…

18 Aug

Stopping a Sikh Wearing Kirpan from Entering Red Fort is Unfortunate: Giani Raghubir Singh

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National Times Bureau :- Sri Harmandar Sahib’s Head Granthi, Giani Raghubir Singh, has condemned the denial of entry to Sarpanch Gurdhian Singh at the Independence Day function in Red Fort, after he was stopped for carrying a kirpan. Calling it “deeply unfortunate,” he said it was a matter of concern that Sikhs still face such discrimination decades after Independence. He also appealed to shopkeepers not to sell rumals with the Khanda symbol, as many are discarded on roads, amounting to disrespect of the faith. “Devotees should know their pilgrimage is complete by bowing before Guru Sahib. Offering a Rumala Sahib…

22 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Obeisance at Golden Temple, Reviews Security Amid Threats

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Amritsar (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar today, amid heightened security following a spate of threatening emails sent to the shrine and the city’s international airport. This marks the Chief Minister’s first visit to the Golden Temple since the threats surfaced on July 14, sparking concern among devotees and drawing criticism from opposition parties over the government's perceived delay in addressing the matter. Clad in traditional attire, Mann offered prayers at the sacred site and also reviewed the multi-layered security arrangements deployed around the temple complex. Senior police officials…

01 Jun

Operation Bluestar: On 41st Anniversary of 1984 Attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib, Akhand Path Bhog Held in Memory of Bhai Mehnga Singh Babbar

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Amritsar (National Times): Today marks the 41st anniversary of the tragic attack on Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib by the Indian Army on June 1, 1984. On this day, the Indian Army surrounded the Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib complex and launched a small-scale attack, aimed at gathering intelligence about the weapons held by the Sikhs inside.During this assault, Bhai Mahinga Singh Babbar, the first Singh stationed at Baba Atal Sahib within the complex, attained martyrdom. Bhai Mahinga Singh Babbar, along with several other Sikhs, sacrificed their lives on this day. To honor their memory, an Akhand Path Sahib was organized at…

19 May

Enemies waved White Flag: Indian Army Foils Pakistani Infiltration and Drone Attacks

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Amritsar (National Times): In a bold display of valor and tactical superiority, Indian Army soldiers revealed details of a fierce cross-border conflict that took place between May 7 and 9, during which Pakistan launched a series of coordinated infiltration attempts and aerial strikes. The most alarming threat came on the night of May 8–9, when Pakistan attempted to target Amritsar’s Golden Temple with kamikaze drones and missiles, all of which were neutralized by India’s air defence systems. “They suddenly fired on us and attempted to infiltrate. We responded swiftly and with accurate firepower. By morning, the enemy was forced to…

19 May

Indian Army Thwarts Pakistani Missile Strike on Golden Temple Using Advanced Air Defence Systems

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Amritsar (National Times): In a daring show of military preparedness and technological superiority, the Indian Army successfully intercepted and neutralized a Pakistani air assault aimed at the revered Golden Temple in Amritsar on May 8. The attempted attack came amid heightened hostilities following India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. According to Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15 Infantry Division, the assault involved long-range missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drones. Thanks to pre-emptive intelligence and swift deployment of modern air defence assets such as the AKASH missile system…

15 Mar

Man Attacks Devotees Inside Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Five Injured, Main Suspect Arrested

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Amritsar (National Times): A man armed with an iron rod attacked five individuals at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, on Friday. The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, caused significant injuries to the victims. Among the injured, a Sikh youth from Bathinda is reported to be in serious condition and is receiving treatment at the emergency wing of the Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research at Vallah. Two of the victims are sewadars (attendants) of the Golden Temple, while the other three are devotees from Mohali, Bathinda, and Patiala, according to police reports. Authorities have arrested…