Category: Religions
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The World’s Tallest Nishan Sahib : Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Bulandpuri Sahib
On February 24 this year, the world’s tallest Nishan Sahib, the Sikh’s triangular and symbolic flag, is erected at Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Bulandpuri Sahib, which was formerly known as Nawan Nanaksar Thath, Bulandpuri Sahib. To those who didn’t know, the name of the mentioned place is somehow changed just last year. And…
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The Four Hymns of Laav in Sikhism’s Wedding
In a Sikh Wedding, the Lavan Hymns, or Four Hymns of Laav are being performed throughout the ceremony. What is the significance of the Four Hymns of Laav, by the way? The Hymn itself, as a whole, outlines the progressive stage of the soul-bride as she advances spiritually, ultimately uniting herself with her divine…
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Mool Mantar’s Interpretation and Concept
Mool Mantar or Root Mantra is the very first verse of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikhism’s Holy Scripture. It was composed by the Nanak Dev, the First Guru and founder of Sikhism, and is the heading of Japji Sahib, the morning Nitnem Prayer. Mool Mantar is said to have at least two distinct parts.…
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Amritsar’s Historic Golden Temple and the Akal Takhat
The Golden Temple, more locally known by the name of Darbar Harmandir Sahib, is the central Gurdwara or place of worship, for all the Sikhs in the world. It is located in Amritsar in Northern Punjab, India, a place that is close to Pakistan’s border. The Golden Temple’s name came from its proper name Harmandir,…