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Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji feeding the hungry holy men

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Gurdwara Nanak Piao Sahib is a historic Gurdwara located on the Grand Trunk Road (National Highway-1) between Rana Pratap Bagh and Azadpur, New Delh. This Gurdwara sahib is made in honor of first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who provided fresh and cold water to the thirsty travelers at this site.HistoryDuring his first Udasi (Tour for the moral uplift of humanity) c. 1506-1510, Sri Guru Nanak

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Akali Baba Phoola Singh jee - Great Gursikh and warrior during Maharaja Ranjeet Singh's period.Guru Nanak Dev jee on an Udaasi (journey) with Bhai Mardana jee.

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The Amrit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji not only brought about a revolution in aspects of society but also raised women to a position of equality, socially, politically and on the battlefield as well. Amoung the numerous examples of women showing courage and strength on the battlefront was Sada Kaur. Born in 1762 she went on to marry Gurbaksh Singh Kanhaiya,

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Videos:Nirmal Singh Khalsa

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The first duty Guru Ji performed after morning prayers and listning to kirtan was to tend the sick and needy. Guru Ji's healing touch and loving compassion relieved many of their pains.

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Here are the video links Dulla Ji's kirtan. Dulla Ji performed the most amazing and baraig maee kirtan at the very end of the raensabhi just before an anand karaj was about to start. The shabads that Dulla Ji sang were perfectly related to the theme and situation at the time.At present Dulla Ji is still recovering from the accident. Lets all do ardas for him and his family so that he can attend

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It is situated in the north of Akal Takht Sahib. Where Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib sat and prayed a while when the Mahants had barred his entry into Harminder Sahib. Thara means a raised platform of Masonary.

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Bhangian di Tope: This canon belonged to the Bhangi Sikh rulers of Punjab. This was one of the largest canons of that time. It is now displayed on Mall Road in Lahore, Pakistan.

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Nagni Barshi, the spear that Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave to Bhai Bachitar Singh, which he used effectively to thwart a drunk and well-armored elephant.

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According to popular accounts, Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah presented this Saif to Guru Gobind Singh Ji because Guru Ji aided Bahadur Shah in his succession for the throne, and in battle killed Tara Azam with an arrow.

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Dah-e-ahini of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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Shamsheer-e-Tegha, scimitar of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

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After the martydom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji issued a hukamnama (written order) to his Sikhs that whenever they visited Anandpur Sahib they should bring horses and weapons as offerings. As a result many weapons, including this bandook (rifle) from a Sikh from Lahore were presented to Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

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Dhal (shield) made of hippoptamus skin used by Guru Gobind Sinh Ji

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In the year 1673 when Guru Sahib Ji was engaged to Mata Jito Ji, Guru ji's father-in -law wanted the marriage party to go to Lahore. However, instead of going to Lahore Guru Ji established a new township near Anandpur Sahib and named it Guru Ka Lahore. When the residents complained of water shortage, Guru Ji struck the ground with this very barsha and water came gushing out.

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The historic Khanda assiciated with the amrit ceremony on Vaisakhi 1699

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In the inner sanctum of Takhat Sri Kesgarh, Anandpur Sahib are kept the shastras (weapons) associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji. These weapons are taken out in the evenings and shown to the sangat.

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Nirmal Singh NagpuriBrahm Gyani Sad Jeevai Nahi Martahttp://www.4shared.com/file/3840918/1bc283eb/brahm_gyani_sadd_jeevey_-_bhai_nirmal_singh_nagpuri.html?s=1

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