SMI Lecture: The Lost Sikh Heritage in Pakistan

Saturday 25th June 2016 Ramgharia Board Gurdwara Leicester After the partition of India many sacred shrines of the Sikhs were lost to Pakistan. As a result over the many decades the history and heritage of the Sikhs in Pakistan has been disappearing due to neglect, and the forcible possession of

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International Sikh Research Conference showcases the depth in global Sikh research.

ISRC 2016 held at the University of Warwick was a major success. The third International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) showcased the research of University students as well as seasoned scholars of the Sikh faith. The conference was convened by Harjinder Singh Lallie (University of Warwick) and Gurinder Singh Mann (Director

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Vadda Ghallughara: Sikh ‘holocaust’ monument is a symbol of govt negligence

Spread over 9.5 acres at Kup Rohira village in Sangrur district stands the ‘Vadda Ghallughara’ (big holocaust) built in the memory of 35,000 Sikhs who were massacred by the army of Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali in February 5,1762. The memorial, depicting the 254-year-old Sikh history and built at a

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SMI lecture: Jassa Singh Ramgharia was a ‘lion in battle’

Ramgharia Council UK celebrates: Ramgharia Misl Day On Monday 30th May Gurinder Singh Mann delivered a special presentation on the history and legacy of Sikh warrior of the Ramgharia Misl-Jassa Singh Ramgharia (1723-1803). Mann explained the relevance of the Jassa Singh during the Misl period and the impact of capturing

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