Maharaja Ranjit Singh

16 Jun

SGPC Cancels Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan for Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Death Anniversary Amid Tensions

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Amritsar, June 16, 2025 — The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided not to send Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan this year to observe the death anniversary of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a revered figure in Sikh history. The commemoration, traditionally held on June 29 at his samadhi in Lahore, will be missed by devotees due to rising cross-border tensions and prevailing government advisories.SGPC Secretary Partap Singh confirmed that although many Sikh devotees had already submitted their passports to the SGPC’s Travel Department for the annual pilgrimage, the trip has been called off as a precautionary measure. He emphasized that…

12 Feb

DC Uma Shankar Gupta Visits Historic Baradari and Keshopur Chhamb in Dinanagar

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Dinanagar, February 12 – Deputy Commissioner Uma Shankar Gupta visited the historic Baradari of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve in Dinanagar today. Accompanying him were SDM Dinanagar Jaspinder Singh Bhullar (IAS), representatives of the Gurdaspur District Heritage Society, and other officials.Preserving the Legacy of Maharaja Ranjit SinghDuring his visit to the historic Baradari, DC Uma Shankar Gupta learned about its rich past. He highlighted that Gurdaspur district holds immense historical significance and noted that Maharaja Ranjit Singh used to spend the summer months of May and June in Dinanagar, which led to it being regarded as…