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2 The historic jand tree to which innocent men, women and children were tied and burnt by pouring kerosene by mercenaries hired by the mahant of Nankana Sahib.
Mohinder Singh
Sikh shrines have played a vital role in shaping the course of events of the 550-year-old history of the Sikhs and in the development of the Sikh religious tradition. Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, established the twin institutions of sangat and pangat where all could partake of food from the Guru’s kitchen, sitting in one line without any distinction of caste and class. Earlier, these gurdwaras were managed by pious men, who following the advice of Guru Nanak did not look upon offerings as their personal property.
Sikh Pilgrims Still Hopeful of Permission to Visit Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan
The Sikh jatha comprising 600 people was ready to leave for Pakistan for the 100th anniversary of âSaka Nankana Sahibâ, however, the Centre denied them permission citing the pandemic.
A copy of the letter written by Jagir Kaur to PM Modi highlighting the significance of âSaka Nankana Sahibâ massacre. Photo: Special arrangement
Jalandhar: For the Sikh
jatha comprising 600 people ready to leave for Pakistan for the 100th anniversary of the Nankana Sahib massacre or Saka Nankana Sahib, the denial of permission by the Central government at the eleventh hour has come as a rude shock.