Travelogue Punjab Trip
The journey began from pune on the evening of 25th of June. With 5 students, Aminder Veerji and her mother we travelled to Kalyan and boarded the train to Amritsar at Midnight. In the morning other students along with Harjeet Veerji (with wife) and Keertan Kaur Ji Joined us from Jalgaon and Bhusaval. They bought with them the morning breakfast and afternoon Lunch. We also had some snacks with us which all of us shared and had a good time in the train. In the evening we were greeted by Harmeet Veerji at Dabra along with langar for the night. The next morning we reached Delhi and Manpreet Veerji along with his friends gave us a warm welcome. Along with breakfast they brought with them Kachere and Dastaars for the students which everyone was more than happy to have. We had a nice conversation before the train left the station. At Ludhiana we were again greeted by S Sukhdev Singh Ji alond with his sincere team who is already working for the cause in Ludhiana. We had a very delicious langar and lip smacking Mangoes. At Jalandhar we were welcomed again by sardarning Tirlochan Kaur and the management from Gurudwara Sahib. When we reached Amritsar the bus sent by Gyani Kewal Singh Ji was ready outside the station to pick us up. This bus stayed with us wherever we went for the rest of the trip. Without this bus we coudnt have covered so many places throughout the trip. Hence we reached Amritsar on the evening of 27th June. We had no problems in getting accommodation at darbar sahib as it was already arranged by Gy Kewal Singh Jee.
On the morning of 28th June in the ambrosial hours we went to darbar sahib. Each student was filled with bliss and the joy in each heart was immeasurable. We met in front of Akal takhat thereafter and clicked some pics. Thereafter Parminder Singh Ji from Sahibjada Jujhar Singh Gurmat Missionary College Ropar Joined us who stayed with the students telling them the history of each and every gurdwara, guritihaas, bani and various other aspects of Sikhism. The trip woudnt have been so successful without him. We went to Museum/Sikh Reference Library and Parminder veerji told us the sakhis of the Gurus and his Sikhs. This went on till afternoon. Thereafter after having darshan of gurudwaras in the complex we went to see the retreat ceremony at Wagah Border. On our return trip we went to the Gurudwara Beer Baba Budha Jee and Cheharta Sahib too.
On 29th of June we went to Gurudwara Shaheedan and adjacent gurdwaras in Amritsar and also saw Pingalwara and Baba Bakala the same day. 14 students were inspired to be baptized and were born as khalsaa of the guru the next morning. On 30th of June with the blessing of Guru Sahib 14 bacheyaan nu guru sahib ate panj pyaareyaan ne amrit dee daat bakshi. We stayed in the complex for the rest of the day.
The next day at amrit vella we went to Taran Taran and did our nitnem. Thereafter we went to Bhai Gurdas Academy to be greeted by Gy Kewal Singh and his family. The students loved the delicious pind da Naashta there with parathe, lassi, makhan, doodh dahi etc. Bache kende see “Veerji Hun pata lageya ki Punjab da khana inna mashhoor kyon hai”. Keertan Kaur jee asked “How can we take this makhan back to our home town?” Bacheyaan nu fer ek Jamun da drakht mileya and they were quick to climb it up and bring the Jaamuns down into their tummies. We then continued our journey forward to Khadoor Sahib, Goindwal Sahib, Sabo Ki Talwandi and reached Anandpur Sahib close to midnight. Even though the journey was long and tiring but the kids were determined to visit each and every historical gurudwara on the way and did not miss even a single Gurudwara. When given a choice to visit or skip they unanimously voted to visit the place no matter what, such was the excitement among the kids to see the places of their gurus and forefathers.
On July 2nd we were at the birth place of Khalsa. Everyones eyes twinkled and excitement grew each time Parminder veerji told them the story of Guru Gobind Singh Jee and his Sikhs. Even the sangat passing by used to stand and listen the story Parminder veerji used to narrate to us. We also went to the gurudwaras in Kirat Pur sahib in the evening. A special interest was shown by the students when they were told that arms and ammunition was manufactured at Killa Lohgar sahib and every one wanted to visit the place too. Finally the day ended at Kesh garh sahib after having darshan of the shastars kept there. One student remarked “Veerji, kamaal ke shastar hain aur kamaal ka hai hamara itihaas, ye sab ke bare mein to mujhe pata hee nahi thaa.”
3rd July 2010. The next day we went to Gurudwara Parivaar Vichora and then headed to the college of Parminder veerji to be greeted by Prof. Maninderpal singh Ji. We again had delicious Jamuns of the scenic college and then a lecture. Guest rooms were ready for us after the langar and after the evening snacks we has another lecture again on the topic “Sache ure sab ko, Upar Sach achaar.” Each one of us vowed here to give up something bad and embrace truthfulness in our character. We then headed to the most sacred place on earth- Fatehgarh Sahib. We stayed at Fatehgarh Sahib at night.
4th July 2010. The morning at Fatehgarh Sahib began as usual with Nitnem at Gurudwara Thanda Burj. Parminder veerji then gave another mind blowing lecture for 1.5 hrs on chote sahibjaadey and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. We then headed towards Guru Angad Dev Vidyak and Bhalai Kendra where we had a nice program. Students from both the sides performed on stage and everyone was given a souvenir to be taken back home. After having our lunch we headed towards Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib which was the last Gurudwara to be visited. We spent around 3 hours here. Along with the statues and Saakhis of Parminder veerji we felt that we are really in that era and the history could be felt by each senses of the body. The last night was spent at Gurmat Gyan Missionary College where Professor Jagmohan Singh Ji had an interactive session with the students after the dinner.
All through the trip we visited close to 60 places listed below: Amritsar(Gurudwara Shri Harmander Sahib, Gurudwara Thada Sahib, Gurudwara Akaal Takht Sahib, Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai Saheb, Gurudwara Kaulsar Saheb, Gurudwara Bebeksar Saheb, Gurudwara Ramsar Saheb, Gurudwara Baba Deep Singhji Shaheed, Gurudwara Lacchi Ber Saheb, Gurudwara Beri Baba Buddhaji, Gurudwara Dukh Bhanjini Saheb, Gurudwara Cheharta Saheb, Gurudwara Beed Baba Buddhaji, Boonga Ramgarhia, Gurudwara Manjhi Sahib, Gurudwara Baba Garja Singh Baba Bohta Singh) Baba Bakala Sahebji( Gurudwara Bhoura Sahebji, Gurudwara Darbaar Saheb, Gurudwara Killa Saheb, Gurudwara Sheesh Mahal Saheb, Gurudwara Thada Saheb) Towards Taran Taaran Saheb (Gurudwara Lakeer Saheb, Gurudwara Taran Taaran Saheb) Khadoor Saheb and Goindwal (Gurudwara Khadoor Saheb, Gurudwara Angitha Saheb, Gurudwara Tapiyaana Saheb, Gurudwara Bibi Khiwiji, Gurudwara Guru Ke Mahel) Sabo Ki Talwandi (Gurudwara Ber Saheb, Gurudwara Hut Saheb, Gurudwara Bebe Naankiji) Anandpur Saheb(Gurudwara Keshgarh Saheb, Gurudwara Dumaal Garh Saheb, Gurudwara Anand Garh Saheb, Gurudwara Lohagarh Saheb, Gurudwara Fatehgarh Saheb, Gurudwara Sheeshganj Saheb, Gurudwara Akaali Bunga, Gurudwara Thada Saheb, Gurudwara Guru ka Lahore, Gurudwara Baba Gurdittaji) Kiratpur Saheb(Gurudwara Paatal Puri, Gurudwara Sheesh Mahal, Gurudwara Kot Sahib, Gurudwara Bibi Veeroji, Gurudwara Charan Kamal Saheb) Gurudwara Pariwaar Wichoda, Chamkaur Sahib(Gurudwara Katalgarh Saheb, Gurudwara Gadhi Sahib Gurudwara Tadi Sahib) Gurudwara Charan Kamal Saheb (Pathshahi-6) Fatehgarh (Gurudwara Jyoti Swaroop Saheb, Gurudwara Moti Mehraji, Gurudwara Thanda Bhuraj, Gurudwara Sirhind di Kandh, Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Saheb) Ludhiana (Gurudwara Alamgir Saheb, Gurudwara Mehtiyaana Saheb) Other Place Visited (Pingalwara, Jallianwaala Baug, Wagah Border, Baba Jujhar Gurmat Missionary College Ropar, Guru Angad Dev Vidyala & Bhalai Kendra, Gurmat Gyan Missionary college)
On the return trip again we received beautiful gifts and langar from veer Manpreet Singh and friends at delhi. Also Harmeet Veerji was ready with langar at Dabra and thus with the love and asees of sangat we concluded the trip full of sweet memories and much much more than what was expected out of it. This successful trip woudnt have been possible without the love of sadh sangat and each and every individual who contributed to the trip in some way or other.
Please use the link below to view Pictures of the trip
http://picasaweb.google.com/akhar.soh/PunjabTrip#
On the morning of 28th June in the ambrosial hours we went to darbar sahib. Each student was filled with bliss and the joy in each heart was immeasurable. We met in front of Akal takhat thereafter and clicked some pics. Thereafter Parminder Singh Ji from Sahibjada Jujhar Singh Gurmat Missionary College Ropar Joined us who stayed with the students telling them the history of each and every gurdwara, guritihaas, bani and various other aspects of Sikhism. The trip woudnt have been so successful without him. We went to Museum/Sikh Reference Library and Parminder veerji told us the sakhis of the Gurus and his Sikhs. This went on till afternoon. Thereafter after having darshan of gurudwaras in the complex we went to see the retreat ceremony at Wagah Border. On our return trip we went to the Gurudwara Beer Baba Budha Jee and Cheharta Sahib too.
On 29th of June we went to Gurudwara Shaheedan and adjacent gurdwaras in Amritsar and also saw Pingalwara and Baba Bakala the same day. 14 students were inspired to be baptized and were born as khalsaa of the guru the next morning. On 30th of June with the blessing of Guru Sahib 14 bacheyaan nu guru sahib ate panj pyaareyaan ne amrit dee daat bakshi. We stayed in the complex for the rest of the day.
The next day at amrit vella we went to Taran Taran and did our nitnem. Thereafter we went to Bhai Gurdas Academy to be greeted by Gy Kewal Singh and his family. The students loved the delicious pind da Naashta there with parathe, lassi, makhan, doodh dahi etc. Bache kende see “Veerji Hun pata lageya ki Punjab da khana inna mashhoor kyon hai”. Keertan Kaur jee asked “How can we take this makhan back to our home town?” Bacheyaan nu fer ek Jamun da drakht mileya and they were quick to climb it up and bring the Jaamuns down into their tummies. We then continued our journey forward to Khadoor Sahib, Goindwal Sahib, Sabo Ki Talwandi and reached Anandpur Sahib close to midnight. Even though the journey was long and tiring but the kids were determined to visit each and every historical gurudwara on the way and did not miss even a single Gurudwara. When given a choice to visit or skip they unanimously voted to visit the place no matter what, such was the excitement among the kids to see the places of their gurus and forefathers.
On July 2nd we were at the birth place of Khalsa. Everyones eyes twinkled and excitement grew each time Parminder veerji told them the story of Guru Gobind Singh Jee and his Sikhs. Even the sangat passing by used to stand and listen the story Parminder veerji used to narrate to us. We also went to the gurudwaras in Kirat Pur sahib in the evening. A special interest was shown by the students when they were told that arms and ammunition was manufactured at Killa Lohgar sahib and every one wanted to visit the place too. Finally the day ended at Kesh garh sahib after having darshan of the shastars kept there. One student remarked “Veerji, kamaal ke shastar hain aur kamaal ka hai hamara itihaas, ye sab ke bare mein to mujhe pata hee nahi thaa.”
3rd July 2010. The next day we went to Gurudwara Parivaar Vichora and then headed to the college of Parminder veerji to be greeted by Prof. Maninderpal singh Ji. We again had delicious Jamuns of the scenic college and then a lecture. Guest rooms were ready for us after the langar and after the evening snacks we has another lecture again on the topic “Sache ure sab ko, Upar Sach achaar.” Each one of us vowed here to give up something bad and embrace truthfulness in our character. We then headed to the most sacred place on earth- Fatehgarh Sahib. We stayed at Fatehgarh Sahib at night.
4th July 2010. The morning at Fatehgarh Sahib began as usual with Nitnem at Gurudwara Thanda Burj. Parminder veerji then gave another mind blowing lecture for 1.5 hrs on chote sahibjaadey and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. We then headed towards Guru Angad Dev Vidyak and Bhalai Kendra where we had a nice program. Students from both the sides performed on stage and everyone was given a souvenir to be taken back home. After having our lunch we headed towards Gurudwara Mehdiana Sahib which was the last Gurudwara to be visited. We spent around 3 hours here. Along with the statues and Saakhis of Parminder veerji we felt that we are really in that era and the history could be felt by each senses of the body. The last night was spent at Gurmat Gyan Missionary College where Professor Jagmohan Singh Ji had an interactive session with the students after the dinner.
All through the trip we visited close to 60 places listed below: Amritsar(Gurudwara Shri Harmander Sahib, Gurudwara Thada Sahib, Gurudwara Akaal Takht Sahib, Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai Saheb, Gurudwara Kaulsar Saheb, Gurudwara Bebeksar Saheb, Gurudwara Ramsar Saheb, Gurudwara Baba Deep Singhji Shaheed, Gurudwara Lacchi Ber Saheb, Gurudwara Beri Baba Buddhaji, Gurudwara Dukh Bhanjini Saheb, Gurudwara Cheharta Saheb, Gurudwara Beed Baba Buddhaji, Boonga Ramgarhia, Gurudwara Manjhi Sahib, Gurudwara Baba Garja Singh Baba Bohta Singh) Baba Bakala Sahebji( Gurudwara Bhoura Sahebji, Gurudwara Darbaar Saheb, Gurudwara Killa Saheb, Gurudwara Sheesh Mahal Saheb, Gurudwara Thada Saheb) Towards Taran Taaran Saheb (Gurudwara Lakeer Saheb, Gurudwara Taran Taaran Saheb) Khadoor Saheb and Goindwal (Gurudwara Khadoor Saheb, Gurudwara Angitha Saheb, Gurudwara Tapiyaana Saheb, Gurudwara Bibi Khiwiji, Gurudwara Guru Ke Mahel) Sabo Ki Talwandi (Gurudwara Ber Saheb, Gurudwara Hut Saheb, Gurudwara Bebe Naankiji) Anandpur Saheb(Gurudwara Keshgarh Saheb, Gurudwara Dumaal Garh Saheb, Gurudwara Anand Garh Saheb, Gurudwara Lohagarh Saheb, Gurudwara Fatehgarh Saheb, Gurudwara Sheeshganj Saheb, Gurudwara Akaali Bunga, Gurudwara Thada Saheb, Gurudwara Guru ka Lahore, Gurudwara Baba Gurdittaji) Kiratpur Saheb(Gurudwara Paatal Puri, Gurudwara Sheesh Mahal, Gurudwara Kot Sahib, Gurudwara Bibi Veeroji, Gurudwara Charan Kamal Saheb) Gurudwara Pariwaar Wichoda, Chamkaur Sahib(Gurudwara Katalgarh Saheb, Gurudwara Gadhi Sahib Gurudwara Tadi Sahib) Gurudwara Charan Kamal Saheb (Pathshahi-6) Fatehgarh (Gurudwara Jyoti Swaroop Saheb, Gurudwara Moti Mehraji, Gurudwara Thanda Bhuraj, Gurudwara Sirhind di Kandh, Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Saheb) Ludhiana (Gurudwara Alamgir Saheb, Gurudwara Mehtiyaana Saheb) Other Place Visited (Pingalwara, Jallianwaala Baug, Wagah Border, Baba Jujhar Gurmat Missionary College Ropar, Guru Angad Dev Vidyala & Bhalai Kendra, Gurmat Gyan Missionary college)
On the return trip again we received beautiful gifts and langar from veer Manpreet Singh and friends at delhi. Also Harmeet Veerji was ready with langar at Dabra and thus with the love and asees of sangat we concluded the trip full of sweet memories and much much more than what was expected out of it. This successful trip woudnt have been possible without the love of sadh sangat and each and every individual who contributed to the trip in some way or other.
Please use the link below to view Pictures of the trip
http://picasaweb.google.com/akhar.soh/PunjabTrip#
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