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21 Dec

Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand disrupted as locals perform Haka dance to oppose religious procession

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National Times Bureau :- Sikh Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) in Manurewa, a suburb of South Auckland, was briefly interrupted after it came across a group of protestors linked to Destiny Church and led by Pentecostal preacher Brian Tamaki. Although the encounter remained peaceful, it drew police intervention and sparked intense debate around religious freedom, immigration and multiculturalism in New Zealand. Reports and videos circulating online show the Sikh procession and the protest group confronting each other on a public road, leading to a tense standoff that lasted for some time. Police officers stood between the two groups to prevent the…

26 Nov

Nagar Kirtan Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Reaches Lalru, Moves Ahead to Next Destination

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGuru Tegh Bahadur 350th anniversary, Nagar Kirtan

Amritsar, November 26, 2025: A grand Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji and Bhai Diala Ji reached Lalru on Tuesday as devotees gathered to offer a warm welcome. The procession had started from Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal, Sri Amritsar, on November 22 under the banner of the Shiromani Sant Khalsa International Foundation, with its final congregation scheduled at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib on November 27.The Nagar Kirtan halted overnight at Gurdwara Gursagar Sahib near Chandigarh. After the bhog ceremony of Sri Akhand Path Sahib and…

22 Nov

Punjab Prepares for Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary in Sri Anandpur Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab350th martyrdom anniversary, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Nagar Kirtan, Punjab government, Sri Anandpur Sahib

Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 22, 2025: Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the decorated Nagar Kirtans from all four directions will reach Sri Anandpur Sahib on Friday, November 22. The Nagar Kirtans will be given a grand welcome by the devotees. He said that the total length of the Nagar Kirtans coming from Srinagar, Gurdaspur, Faridkot and Talwandi Sabo is 1563 kilometers.Meanwhile, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has completed all preparations in the holy city of Sri…

06 Sep

350th Martyrdom Anniversary Nagar Kirtan of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Reaches Nanakmata Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab350th martyrdom anniversary, Gurdwara Nanakmata Sahib, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Nagar Kirtan

Jaito, September 6 – The Shaheedi Nagar Kirtan, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, set out from Gurdwara Dhobri Sahib in Assam and today proceeded from Gurdwara Damdama Sahib (Akal Academy), Gomti Pul, Puranpur, towards its next destination, Gurdwara Sri Nanakmata Sahib in Uttarakhand. Before the departure, religious congregations were held at Gurdwara Sahib, where renowned ragi jathas recited Gurbani Kirtan. Granthi Singh Sahib Giani Keval Singh of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib and Head Preacher Bhai Sarabjit Singh Dhotian addressed the sangat, sharing historical insights about Sikh heritage. During…