Guru Gobind Singh Archives

22 Mar

Governor Kataria Celebrates Bihar Foundation Day; Highlights Spiritual Bond with Punjab

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaBihar Foundation Day, Gulab Chand Kataria, Guru Gobind Singh, Punjab Raj Bhavan, Takht Sri Patna Sahib

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The cultural and historical ties between Punjab and Bihar were celebrated with high enthusiasm at Punjab Raj Bhavan on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Presiding over the Bihar Foundation Day function, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, accompanied by his wife Smt. Anita Kataria, extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar. The Governor emphasized that Bihar's rich intellectual and spiritual heritage continues to play a pivotal role in shaping India's national identity and progress. A significant highlight of the Governor's address was the mention of the deep-rooted spiritual connection between the two states.…

PM Modi Offers Prayers at Patna Sahib Gurdwara After Election Rallies in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections, Guru Gobind Singh, Narendra Modi, Patna Sahib Gurdwara

Patna, November 2, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on Sunday evening, offering prayers at one of Sikhism’s five holiest shrines. Wearing an orange turban, Modi was accompanied by Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav during the visit.Elaborate security arrangements were in place for the Prime Minister’s arrival. Earlier in the day, Modi addressed election rallies in Arrah and Nawada in support of NDA candidates and later led a massive roadshow through Patna before heading to the gurdwara.During his rally in Arrah, Modi referred…

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAnandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh, Hola Mohalla, Sikh festival

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,…