Golden Temple Archives - National Times

10 May

Preity Zinta Offers Prayers at Golden Temple, Performs Langar Seva Ahead of Punjab Kings Clash

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta visited the revered Golden Temple on Saturday night, where she paid obeisance and sought blessings ahead of her team’s upcoming IPL fixture. During her visit to the sacred shrine, Preity bowed before the Guru Granth Sahib and prayed for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of all. Her arrival drew attention from devotees present at the temple complex, with several admirers gathering to greet her and click pictures. Demonstrating humility and devotion, the actor also participated in langar seva, serving food to devotees in the community kitchen. The gesture was…

07 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to Reach Amritsar Today on Second Day of Shukrana Yatra

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Anti-Beadbi Law, Bhagwant Mann, Golden Temple, Punjab politics, Shukrana Yatra, Sri Darbar Sahib

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s four-day "Shukrana Yatra" is scheduled to reach the holy city of Amritsar today, May 7, 2026. Setting out from his official residence in Jalandhar this morning, the Chief Minister is traveling through Adampur and Baba Bakala as part of a statewide thanksgiving journey. He is expected to arrive at the Golden Gate in New Amritsar around midday before proceeding to the Golden Temple to pay obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib. This spiritual journey is intended to express gratitude to the Almighty for the successful implementation of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru…

21 Mar

AI-generated images of Golden Temple spark controversy, cricketers shown standing bareheaded Gurdwara premises

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Gurpreet Singh :- Another case of AI-generated images depicting sacrilegious scenes at the Golden Temple has sparked massive row triggering widespread anger amongst Sikh community. The controversial images show cricketers standing in the parikrama of the Golden Temple posing for pictures bareheaded. In one image, cricketer Yuvraj Singh is shown bareheaded, and in another, Hardik Pandya appears without a head covering. According to Sikh religious practices, covering one’s head is mandatory when entering Gurdwara premises. A few days earlier, another AI-generated video showed a skeleton strolling around the gurdwara and entering langar hall wearing shoes. In a separate clip, a…

24 Jan

Complaint Filed in Ghaziabad as Golden Temple Sarovar Controversy Continues

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National Times Bureau :- The controversy surrounding an incident at the sacred Sarovar of Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar has shown no signs of fading. The matter has now taken a legal turn after a formal complaint was filed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, seeking action against a Muslim युवक accused of hurting Sikh religious sentiments. The dispute began after a video surfaced on social media showing the youth performing ablution inside the holy Sarovar and uploading the reel online with objectionable captions. The clip quickly went viral, triggering widespread outrage within the Sikh community. Despite the individual issuing apologies on…

08 Dec

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to Visit Golden Temple with Cabinet Today

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Rekha Gupta, Golden Temple

National Times Bureau :- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with her cabinet colleagues, is set to visit Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar today. The delegation will offer prayers at the holy shrine during their one-day visit. According to officials, the Chief Minister’s trip holds special significance, as it comes amid a series of outreach and cultural engagements planned by the Delhi government. The cabinet members will arrive in Amritsar this morning, following which they will proceed directly to the Golden Temple complex. Further details about the purpose and schedule of the visit are expected to be shared later…

12 Nov

Mann Government Fulfilling the Wishes of Elderly Devotees: Second Pilgrimage Convoy Departs for Golden Temple

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Dhuri (Sangrur): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today flagged off the first batch of buses taking devotees to visit religious places in the holy city of Amritsar under the Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage Scheme.Speaking to the devotees, the Chief Minister said that this journey is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He said that this scheme was started on October 29, 2025, from village Bardhwal and these devotees have been selected transparently through a draw. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a humble initiative by the Punjab government to strengthen…

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…