300th Anniversary Celebrations of the Gur Gaddi Diwas of Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
28th September 2008
5.30am till 8pm (11.30am till 3.30pm peak time)
Wymeswold Air Field, Prestwold Hall, Loughborough (near Junction 24/ M1)
GURU GRANTH, GURU PANTH, GURU KHALSA
This historical and great event will demonstrate the cohesion of the Sikh Community across all ages/ genders/ geographies with the central anchor of Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the eternal Guru of the Khalsa Panth
This will be a memorable and life changing experience for all those who participate in the 25,000+ strong Sangat or involved in the days Sewa
The UK Sikh Community has an opportunity to collectively amplify the structure and key teachings of Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
We will promote lasting legacies such as Sikh Heritage Museum and better understanding of the Sikh faith
Key activities include:
• Asa Di Vaar
• Arrival of Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji by helicopter
• Special Palki for the Sangat to carry Aad Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on their shoulders
• Amrit Sanchar
• Kirtain by prominent Jathae
• Boulevard of Nishan Sahibs leading to the Diwan Hall
• Fireworks
• Archery
• Gatka/Martial Arts
• Guru Ka Langar
• Sikh Heritage Exhibition
• Free distribution of Sikh literature
• Special workshops for small children and teenagers in English
Please make every effort to attend this truly informative and once in a life time event. We have raised £40k to date with a financial target of £75k to host these celebrations and lasting legacies. We welcome any donations to the following bank account: HSBC Sort Code: 40-28-03 Account number: 01522256
We would also be grateful if you could endorse this communication to your family, friends, local Gurdwarae and Sikh/ Non-Sikh organisations
Contact
East Midlands Council of Sikh Gurdwarae: www.emcg.co.uk
Mohan Singh Manku 07890 590726/ Bhupinder Singh Sanghera 07947 741381/ Sarabjit Singh Landa 0797 803796
Khalsa300@ymail.com
EK PANTH, EK GRANTH, EK MARYADA