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	Sikh Harmindar Darbar Amritsar Sahib
		The door frame of the arch is 3 meters high, the Harmindar Sahib itself is 12 meters square and rests on a 20 meter square platform.
		Facing the Harmindar Sahib the seat of Sikh spiritual authority is the Akal Takhat, the Throne of the Eternal, the seat of Sikh temporal authority.
		The destruction of the Harmindar Sahib be Ahmad Shah Abdali forces caused a lot of heartburning amongst the Sikhs and this clash was inevitable.
	www.info-sikh.com /HHPage1.html (1967 words)

	sikhism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Shortly before passing away the Guru ordered that Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture would be the ultimate spiritual authority for the Sikhs and temporal authority would vest in the Khalsa Panth – The Sikh Commonwealth.
		The Sikh Holy Scripture was compiled and edited by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan in AD This is the only scripture in the world which has been compiled by the founders of a faith during their own life time.
		The Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the living, perpetual and current Guru of the Sikhs.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /sikhism.html (3552 words)

	Encyclopedia: Operation Blue Star
		The Harmindar Sahib [the sanctum sanctorum where the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, is kept during the day] received some damage as well.
		The Darbar Sahib complex, a place of a great beauty, the spiritual and political centre of the Sikh way of life and of the Sikhs, as a whole, their historic home through years of invasion from the West, had its sanctity shattered.
		The army went into Darbar Sahib not to eliminate a political figure or a political movement but to suppress the culture of a people, to attack their heart, to strike a blow at their spirit and self-confidence".
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Operation-Blue-Star (3568 words)

	Harmandir Sahib, India Travelog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Exploring Harmindir Sahib was a delight as I came to know so many new facts about the Golden temple while unveiling the past.
		The Harmindir sahib is a two storey marble structure, with an imposing dome of pure gold.
		Then Jaspreet showed me the Akal Takht, or immortal throne, established by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind, is the supreme seat of Sikh religious authority, and is also the repository of ancient weapons, used by the Sikh warriors and Gurus.
	www.indiatravelog.com /pilgrimage-in-india/harmandir-sahib.html (494 words)

	Learn about Sikhism. Complete listing of Sikhism. Sikhism in Smartpedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture, would be the ultimate spiritual authority for the Sikhs and temporal authority would vest in the Khalsa Panth – The Sikh Nation.
		Guru Granth Sahib, he was tortured and killed by the Mughal rulers of the time.
		Guru Granth Sahib, or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikh people.
	www.smartpedia.com /smart/browse/Sikhism (3196 words)

	Golden Temple (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		The Golden Temple is also known as Harmindar Sahib or Hari Mandir by the Sikh s.
		Golden Temple - Harimandir Sahib Learn about the religious significance of the temple, including why it was built at the lowest level.
		Golden Temple Amritsar, India - The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple for Sikhs.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Golden_Temple.html (554 words)

	Sikhism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Shortly before passing away Guru Gobind ordered that Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture, would be the ultimate spiritual authority for the Sikhs and temporal authority would vest in the Khalsa Panth – The Sikh Nation.
		In 1606, for refusing to make changes to the Guru Granth Sahib, he was tortured and killed by the Mughal rulers of the time.
		The Sri Guru Granth Sahib, or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikh people.
	q-basic.xodox.de /Sikhism (3536 words)

	Bhai Gurdas Information
		Bhai Gurdas Ji became involved in the development of the newly built township of Ramdaspur, and then assisted Guru Arjan Dev Ji in the construction of the new sarovar of Harmindar Sahib (Golden Temple, Amritsar).
		It was here that Guru Sahib Ji collated all the ‘bani’ (sacred compositions) and finally produced the Aadh Granth, the holy scriptures of the Sikhs.
		When Aadh Granth Sahib Ji was completed in 1604, Guru Arjan Dev Ji formally installed it in the newly finished Harmindar Sahib and deputing Baba Buddha Ji as its first official reader, or granthi.
	www.bookrags.com /Bhai_Gurdas (1189 words)

	Sikhism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Shortly before passing away Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji ordered that Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture, would be the ultimate spiritual authority for the Sikhs and temporal authority would vest in the Khalsa Panth – The Sikh Nation.
		The first Sikh Holy Scripture was compiled and edited by the Fifth Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji in AD This is one of the few scriptures in the world that has been compiled by the founders of a faith during their own life time.
		The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, or SGGS for short, is more than a holy book of the Sikh people.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Sikhism.htm (3723 words)

	Punjab: Places of interest I
		Harmandir Sahib, also know as the Golden Temple in Amritsar City is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.
		The fifth Guru, Guru Arjun Dev (1563 - 1606) began the construction of Harmindar Sahib, and construction of the temple was completed in the late 16th century.
		Fatehgarh Fort is situated on the northern outskirts of the town of Anandpur Sahib.
	www.indtravel.com /punjab/places.html (1420 words)

	Bambooweb: Sikhism
		Compared with some other eastern religious traditions, Sikhism is a more recent development, which emerged in an environment heavily permeated with conflicts between the Hindu and Muslim religions.
		Shortly before passing away Guru Gobind Singh ordered that Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture would be the ultimate spiritual authority for the Sikhs and temporal authority would vest in the Khalsa Panth – The Sikh Nation.
		The first Sikh Holy Scripture was compiled and edited by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan in AD This is one of the few scriptures in the world that has been compiled by the founders of a faith during their own life time.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/s/i/Sikhism.html (3416 words)

	'There is a limit to how much a country can take'
		Later, there were a couple of bullet holes in the Harmindar Sahib, which could have been the militants' fire or odd stray fire from the soldiers.
		Otherwise there was no damage to the Harmindar Sahib.
		The Akal Takht is where the Guru Granth Sahib [the Sikh holy book] is kept at night after being taken from the Harmindar Sahib.
	in.rediff.com /news/2004/jun/04inter1.htm (1419 words)

	rediff.com: Boley So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akal
		The Sikh faith, which was started in the 16th century by Guru Nanak Dev, is based on the equality of all human beings.
		Though the original copy of the Guru Granth Sahib is believed to be in the custody of the descendants of a disciple of one of the gurus -- Sikhs revere a copy, which is sometimes placed under the golden canopy of Golden Temple.
		The celebrations, called 'Prakash Utsav' saw the recreation of a procession by the fifth Sikh guru, Arjan Dev, who compiled the book and brought it to the temple for its installation in 1604.
	specials.rediff.com /news/2004/sep/02sld01.htm (205 words)

	Sikh Philosophy Network - Guru Ki Maseet
		Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji is known as ‘miri piri thay malik’, Lord of miri piri.
		Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji built the Akal Takhat, the throne of the Almighty, opposite the Harmindar Sahib (Golden temple), again this was a sign of bringing together spiritual and temporal powers.
		In December, 1634 Guru Hargobind Sahib fought a fierce battle against Mughal forces near the river Beas, although heavily outnumbered Guru Ji was victorious.
	www.sikhphilosophy.net /sikhphilosophy/interfaith-dialogues/309-guru-ki-maseet-print.html?pp=40 (767 words)

	The Sikh Coalition
		The term Gurudwara (a door to Guru) became common in everyday parlance to describe the place where the Adi Granth (scriptural predecessor of Guru Granth) was present and where the people congregated to read and reflect upon the scripture.
		Guru Granth Sahib is kept in a central place on a raised dais to signify that the revelation of God is sovereign.
		Once accepted into the Order, they are to regard themselves as the daughters and sons of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur (his wife) and are to abstain from the four misdeeds: removing hair, eating halal meat, adultery and using tobacco.
	www.sikhcoalition.org /SikhismQA.asp (2483 words)

	A Brief History of the Sikhs
		Guru Hargobins Sahib ji was taught by Baba Buddha ji in the art of weaponary, horse riding, wrestling and other martial arts.
		Hargobind Sahib Ji became Guru at the age of eleven.
		All five from different castes drank the Amrit out of the same bowl and their last names were replaced by the suffix 'Singh' meaning lion, and Kaur for the ladies meaning princess, thus removing all caste barriers.
	www.sikhtemple.com /HISTORY%20PART%20II.htm (1730 words)

	Welcome to The Institute of Sikh Studies-->Publications
		When we reached Harmindar Sahib, I, on behalf of the processionists, requested that the granthis and pujaris should take us like other worshippers, recite the holy word from the Holy Book and offer prayer and accept the Karah-Parshad.
		The Mahant of Nankana Sahib was criminal type of man and the temple had two hundred squares of land or more.
		The effect of the Nanakana Sahib tragedy was that the Punjab Government felt embarrassed.
	www.sikhstudies.org /Periodicals.asp?TtlCod=293 (5283 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		This was to Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib.
		That was, the Bhai Sahib was giving a talk to the Sangat but his attention was directed solely to the side of the Gurdwara where the men were sitting.
		Guru Sahib was summoned by the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, on the complaint of his elder brother, Ram Rai.
	www.prismnet.com /~khalsa/yatra.htm (4985 words)

	'There is always a limit to how much any country can take' (Interview with Lieutenant General Kuldip Singh Brar ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Later, there were a couple of bullet holes in the Harmindar Sahib, which could have been the militants' fire or odd stray fire from the soldiers.
		Otherwise there was no damage to the Harmindar Sahib.
		The Akal Takht is where the Guru Granth Sahib [the Sikh holy book] is kept at night after being taken from the Harmindar Sahib.
	www.hvk.org /articles/0604/90.html (1295 words)

	Amritsar
		Harmandir Sahib, or, as it known the world over, The Golden Temple enshrines the Holy Book of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib, is located in Amritsar.
		The fifth guru, the son and successor of Guru Ramdas, Guru Arjun Dev (1563 - 1606) invited Mian Mir, a Muslim saint to lay the foundation stone for Harmindar Sahib, and construction of the temple was completed in the late sixteenth century.
		The Akal Takht, or immortal throne, established by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind (1595 -1644), is the supreme seat of Sikh religious authority, and is also the repository of ancient weapons, used by the Sikh warriors and Gurus.
	www.spiritualjourneys.net /Venues/amritsar.htm (414 words)

	Sikhism at opensource encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Shortly before passing away the Guru ordered that Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Holy Scripture would be the ultimate spiritual authority for the Sikhs and temporal authority would vest in the Khalsa Panth - The Sikh Commonwealth.
		The Sikh Holy Scripture was compiled and edited by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan in 1604 A.D. This is the only scripture in the world which has been compiled by the founders of a faith during their own life time.
		Guru Nanak (1469-1538), the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore in present-day Pakistan.
	wiki.tatet.com /Sikhism.html (3542 words)

	Takht Sri Patna Sahib
		Patna, ancient Patliputra, now capital of Bihar State is reverently called Patna Sahib by the Sikhs because of its consecration by Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh.
		Of the three canopied seats facing the hail, the central one has Guru Granth Sahib seated on it with a large-size portrait of Guru Gobind Singh behind it in place of an officiant.
		Guru Granth Sahib is placed on the seat on its right and the Dasam Granth on the one on the left, both attended by granthis holding whisks over them.
	www.sikh-history.com /sikhhist/institutes/patna_sahib_takht.html (889 words)

	Questions & Answers - Sikh Faith
		Whereas Guru Gobind Singh is recognized as the spiritual father of the Khalsa, Mata Sahib Kaur is recognized as the spiritual mother of the Khalsa.
		The present structure of the Harmindar Sahib was constructed by the Khalsa Panth in 1765.
		It is disrespectful to the Guru Granth Sahib, the faith, and the Sikhs to use the holy scripture as an actor in the movies.
	www.sikhmarg.com /english/chapter04.html (4820 words)

	Articals::Baba Deep Singh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		After the Guru sahib left for Delhi, he took up the service of looking after Gurudwara Damdama sahib.
		When Baba Deep singh came to know of the demolition of Harminder Sahib, he narrated it to the congregation of Damdama Sahib and said, "Diwali will be celebrated at Amritsar this year." Five hundred Singhs came forward to go with him.
		Both the armies clashed near Gohalwar on the 11th November, 1757 A.D.Fighting bravely Singhs pushed the army back and reached village Chabba where General Attal Khan came forward and inflicted a blow on Baba Deep Singh ji which made his neck lean to one side.
	www.sikhlink.com /sikh/babadeepsingh.htm (472 words)

	Bani - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
		The 5 Banis Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Anand Sahib, Benti Chaupai and Amrit Savaiye
		Japji Sahib, forms the beginning of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the perpetual Guru of the Sikhs.
		Jaap Sahib, forms the first part of the Dasam Granth, which is the second Holy Book of the Sikhs.
	sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Bani (770 words)

	Indira Gandhi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The separatist militants occupied the holiest shrine of the Sikhs in Amritsar in June 1984.
		A decision was taken by the Government to evict these militants from a place of worship: Amritsar's holy Harmindar Sahib or Golden Temple, the central Sikh place of prayer, which had been occupied by Sant Jarnail Singh and his militant supporters with a heavy cache of arms.
		Operation Blue Star, a military assault, was ordered: the Army was to fight its way into the main shrine where Sikh militants had established their headquarters.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indira_Gandhi (6426 words)

	Chapter 4
		Whereas Guru Gobind Singh is recognized as the spiritual father ofthe Khalsa, Mata Sahib Kaur is recognized as the spiritual mother of the Khalsa.People not conversant with the Amrit ceremony mistakenly assume that Mata Sahib Kaur was the wife of Guru Gobind Singh.
		Another reason for this misunderstanding is that the parents of Mata Sahib Devan, as some Sikh chronicles have mentioned, had decided to marry her to Guru Gobind Singh.
		Since the visit of the British, the Harimandar Sahib got its popular name Golden Temple because of the domes and upper story of the Harimandar Sahib being gold plated.The Akal Takhat, situated towards the northern side of the Harimandar Sahib, was built by Guru HarGobind.
	www.sikhpoint.com /religion/resources/chapter4.htm (4699 words)

	Hindutva Series : Hindu History - Sikhism The Khalsa Panth of Punjab (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		It was during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji that the Harmindar Saheb Gurudwara at Amritsar which had been burnt down by Ahmed Shah Abdali in 1760, was repaired and was completely plated with gold and from then onwards it came to be known as the Golden Temple.
		The broadcasting of Gurbani on AIR (All India Radio) was an understandable demand in the light of secularism being mis-interpreted in India as religious tolerance.
		Apart from these issues the demand that the Anandpur Sahib Resolution be accepted so that "Sikhs could enjoy the glow of freedom" was a first step to secessionism and needed to be rejected outright as was done.
	hindutva.org /sikhism.html (11748 words)

	Operation Blue Star - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		As a result of this,when the curfew was lifted the temple Guru Granth Sahib was filled with worshippers.
		So far the religious risks of storming the shrine had led to a tense stand-off and it appeared security forces were still hoping the militants would surrender, making a direct attack unnecessary.
		The Harmindar Sahib [the sanctum sanctorum where the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, is kept during the day] received little damage.
	www.free-definition.com /Operation-Blue-Star.html (1108 words)

	Indira Gandhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Alarmed at the rise in popularity of the highly political Sikh missionary and leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, India's leaders were disturbed by his proclamation that Sikhs were a sovereign and self-ruling community.
		Fearing Pakistani support for the movement, in June 1984 Gandhi ordered Operation Blue Star, a military assault on Amritsar's holy Harmindar Sahib or Golden Temple, the central Sikh place of prayer, which had been occupied by Jarnail Singh and his militant supporters with a heavy cache of arms.
		The occupiers refused to depart peacefully and a firefight ensued - with 83 soldiers and 493 occupiers killed, and many more injured.
	publicliterature.org /en/wikipedia/i/in/indira_gandhi.html (874 words)

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