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I think it is a tragedy and embarassment that Sikhs settled in the richest country in the world cannot keep a Gurdwara open in the Capital city. the prestigious location is likely to be snapped up by wealthy arabs and no doubt a mosque will be opened at the site. :blink2: Apparently the commitee even asked the SPGC to take over the Gurdwara but that plan came to nothing. I have contaced Sikh Channel to raise awareness on this issue.

Very Sad news...what can we do? ====== Washington DC Gurudwara closes down In a sad development, the one and only Gurdwara of Washington DC is closing down. The National Gurdwara in Washington DC, situated at one of the most prime locations in the USA is at the verge of closure for good. A gloomy and depressing wave is fast overtaking the local Sangat. If this happens to the Gurdwara, which lies in the vicinity of both the White House and the Indian Consulate, close to the US Capitol, it will leave permanent scar on the pride of the Sikhs. The Gurdwara Sahib is situated on Massachusetts Avenue, a thoroughfare which houses major embassies in Washington Said Sardar Bakhshish Singh, President of the Gurdwar,a in a communique, “I want to inform the Sikh sangat all over the United States of some very sad news that the National Gurdwara, DC has been closed since last week by the gurdwara board of trustees and the chola sahib from Nishan Sahib has also been removed against the will of the sangat.” Virtually giving an SOS call, Bakhshish Singh Ji has reiterated that the Sangat beseeched and begged the Trustees to keep the Gurdwara opened but in vain. Two months ago the nishan Sahib chola of the Gurdwara was removed and pilfered by unknown vandals and the culprits are yet to be apprehended, but this time the nishan sahib has been removed and the Gurdwara Sahib locked by the Board of Trustees themselves. This Gurdwara Sahib was the only place for devotees to assemble. Requests were made to the Trustees to keep the Gurdwara opened for Sunday diwans and Sardar Bakhshish Singh had even offered to personally give 4,000 Dollars a month. Sardar Shamsher Singh heading the Trustees had said that Sardar Bakhshish being the President can issue appeal to the Sikhs of USA and World to come forward to salvage the Gurdwara. It is yet to be seen how the Gurdwara can be saved from this catastrophic situation. For details on how to help, contact Gurcharanjit Singh Lamba: [lambags@gmail.com] ########## The National Gurudwara in Washington to be auctioned The Gurudwara that was facing financial crisis in Washington is sure to go under the hammer as they are unable to pay off a loan of $2 million. Appeals have been made but nothing concrete has come forward. THE NATIONAL Gurudwara in Washington DC, which stands close to the White House may be auctioned off if its management is not able to pay off a loan of $2 million. The National Gurudwara in America was facing a lot of financial crisis for a long time now. To get the Gurudwara out of trouble the management has offered the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to take control of the Gurdwara after paying off the loan but they are yet to do that. The representative speaker of the Gurudwara says that due to the low turn up of the devotees in the State is the real reason why this $8 million Gurudwara is facing problems. The Gurudwara was built in 2005 and in America people hardly come down to pray here. To quote the spokesperson, Gurmeet Singh, “Due to low turnout of devotees, the income of gurdwara is not enough to pay back the loan and so the management offered it to SGPC.” Various measures have been tried out by people to save the Gurudwara. The official website of the National Gurudwara has also appealed to the people living in America to do something for the welfare of the god’s home. The postings in the website read that the National Gurudwara is in urgent need of money and if the place id auctioned off then it would be shameful for the Sikh community. However, no appeal worked and it seems that the prayer house would be auctioned off soon.

Sangat may be interested to know that 'Tibby' Singh will be at Ramgaria Gurdwara, Graham Street, Birmingham on Sun 26 Feb 2012 as annouced by the stage secretary last weekend. :cool2:

Starts this Thursday !! :biggrin2: http://www.gsghks.org.uk/SMAGAMDEC11.jpg

Sikhs are shown as jokers in India serials and bollywood movies already. You people who enjoyed this show have been duped into thinking that it shows sikhs in a possitive light. I have shown the clip to non sikh work collegues and they thought they were crazy like Jackass. These guys are a disgrace to the sikh panth. :angry2: :angry2: :angry2:

Sorry but there is nothing to proud of watching these puppets...waving an Indian flag at the end??? You got to be kidding!

Does anybody know which Kirtanees are attending? Also is there any transport from the Midlands? Thanks :biggrin2:

Bhai Sahib, there is a well known tutor in Handsworth Wood which has been running for many years in a group setting everyday of the week. Please PM me for further details. Fateh.

this is very bad news, may everybody help them

Fateh Sangat jeo, I understand Giani Jee is in UK this week. Can anybody please provide dates and times of programs. Thanks. :cool2:

Fateh Jee See below: http://www.sikhsangat.com/Index.php?/topic/58269-need-advice/page__p__482232__hl__scan__fromsearch__1#entry482232

Please can anybody provide details of transport to London to this event from the Midlands. Thanks :blush2:

Aug 21 2011 to Aug 21 2011 Dinas Suhellaa Keertan 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Birmingham Guru Nanak Gurdwara Duncan Street, Off Sedgley Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AJ - National Shaheedi Smagam - Bh. Amandeep Singh (Bham) Phone: 07771837934 Don't miss it ! :wink2:

Is there any transport organised from the midlands please??? :rolleyes2: :rolleyes2:

Jul 09 2011 to Jul 09 2011 Akhand Keertan 6:00 PM to 0:00 AM Birmingham Guru Nanak Gurdwara 8 Edward Street West Bromwich, B70 8NP Bh. Bhupinder Singh (Birmingham) Phone: 07725973836 http://www.akj.org/skins/one/programs.php :rolleyes2:

Can anyone explain why we haven't had a rally in the UK yet? I have seen coverage of protests in Canada, France and Germany over the last few days, yet nothing so far in UK. Is it a case that it is still being finalised, or should one be organised? I personally know other sangat who would wish to attend and do their bit.

Is this how Canadians take defeat? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004127/Vancouver-riots-Canucks-lose-home-Stanley-Cup.html

update from todays hearing at the old bailey http://www.bbc.co.uk...london-13667194

Insiprational talk by Harvinder Kaur Khalsa this week in Walsall pleck Gurudwara 7pm 8:15pm Organised by Sporting Khalsa MyJourney.pdf

There is a likve broadcast now: http://www.akj.org/skins/one/live.php

Guru Fateh Jee, Live Broadcast now from London: http://www.akj.org/skins/one/live.php Waheguru.:rolleyes:

Live Thur - Sat including Rhensbhai Saturday night. Does anybody know timings of Bhai Gurpreet Singh Shimla please???

Live Broadcast: http://www.gsghks.org.uk/

Live Broadcast: http://www.gsghks.org.uk/ Waheguru

Any details on any coaches from Midlands please?