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The mother of Guru Gobind Singh, Mata Gujri, imprisoned in an open tower with his two younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh (source: Sikh Gurus and Sikh Gurdwaras)

Remembering the martyrdom of Mata Gujri, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh

December 26, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Today, Sikhs commemorate the martyrdom of the mother of Guru Gobind Singh, Mata Gujri, and his two younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (age 9) and Sahibzada Fateh Singh (age 6). The three were kidnapped when the Sikhs were fell upon by Mughal forces in a surprise attack in 1705. With the aim of wounding the growing Sikh movement, the governor of Sirhind, Wazir Khan, attempted to coerce and then force the Guru’s children to convert to Islam or face death. […]

Categories: Events, Sikhism • Tags: Fatehgarh Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh, martyrdom, Mata Gujri, Sahibzada Fateh Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, Wazir Khan

Picture of the Day: Tracy, CA, Sikhs participate in clothing giveaway

November 26, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

As in years prior, Sikhs in the city of Tracy, California came together to provide warm clothing to needy families this weekend: Organizers estimated that 2,000 to 3,000 men, women and children picked out new coats, gloves, socks and blankets at the Larch Clover Community Center on West Larch Road. Now in its 14th year, the event is organized by Tracy Sikhs and spearheaded by Mike Sandhu, co-owner of Sandhu Brothers Farms. “We are trying to help the needy people, […]

Categories: Picture of the Day • Tags: California, Guru Gobind Singh, Mike Sandhu, Sahibzada Fateh Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, Tracy

Tracy, CA Sikhs helping the community, cont’d

November 29, 2010 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

The event by Tracy’s Sikh community to give away warm jackets and clothing has reportedly benefited hundreds of families: The coordinator’s for Saturday’s event was the Sikh community in Tracy. Lines grew to more than 400 people deep, and an estimated 2,000 people were expected to benefit from the day’s event that was held at the Larch Clover Community Center. The group plans to hold additional warm-clothing giveaways in Manteca, Modesto and Turlock, the dates of which have yet to be […]

Categories: News Bits • Tags: California, jacket good giveaway, Sahibzada Fateh Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, Tracy

Considering the experience of Sikhs in America.

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Remembering the martyrdom of Mata Gujri, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh

Picture of the Day: Tracy, CA, Sikhs participate in clothing giveaway

Tracy, CA Sikhs helping the community, cont’d