New Gurdwara In Lahore

[aman_jee]

Opening of Gurdwara Shaheed Singh Singhniaan Lahore

On the 11th of November 2005 Gurdwara Shaheed Singh Singhnia was opened by Sri Guru Granth sahib Jee, Akhand path sahib was commenced and bhog was on the 13th of November. Sangat from Singapore, Malaysia, UK and America were present. Akal takhat Jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti and other Singh Sahibs travelled from India to participate in the Opening Ceremony.

This historic site is where hundreds of Singhs and Singh were held captive in meer manu's jail; where Bibiaan were forced into labour and were made to watch their babies being cut limb by limb. Prior to the new Gurdwara being built, the site at Landa bazaar consisted of a court yard with a number of small rooms and an old well, which were in need of repair and have now been preserved. Special attention was given to the original well which was on the site an that has been preserved in its original state.

The foundation stone for the Gurdwara was laid in a ceremony by the Panj Pyaarey on Vaisakhi 2000. Unfortunately, the project was then delayed due to planning difficulties until April 2004 when work was finally able to recommence.  The work was completed at an astonishing rate and the whole project was completed in 18 months.

 This is the first new Gurdwara to be built in Pakistan since 1947.  This site is a great source of inspiration; it serves to remind us that in the face of adversity such brave Gursikhs did not turn their back on their Guru. It is through the actions of such inspiring souls that we can be shown the true strength of Sikhi; and with the help of the Sangat such a legacy can be preserved for future generations.

 This event was of great importance to the Sikh nation; we recall the actions of these Singhs and singhniaan each and every time we do Ardaas, and ask to be given the opportunity to carry out sewa of these Gurdwaras that are now in Pakistan . The sewa of the Gurdwara sahib was carried out by sangat from across the world and supervised by the Karsewa committee Gurdham Pakistan.

[curious_man]

bolaaayyy soooooo nihaaaaaaaal.........

sat shri akaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!!!!!

[jagjit_waheguru]

waheguru ji kekhalsa, waheguru ji ke fateh

Pyare jio, It is good that the Uk Gursikhs from birmingham and coventry who did this seva, did not destroy the heritage in the process. From the accounts from those who recently went on the Yatra, they have preserved the cells in which the Singhnians were kept.

waheguru ji kekhalsa, waheguru ji ke fateh