Guru Gobind Singh Foundation


Rockville, Md

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List of upcoming events

 
 

Sunday, October 23, 2011 -

6th Anniversary of Gurdwara Sahib and 26th anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation 11.AM-1.30 PM.
 
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011 –

 Bandi Chhor Diwas (Diwali) 7-9 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

 

 
 
Guru Nanak Dev ji's Parkash Diwas 11 AM - 1 PM and 7 PM - 9 PM
 
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Friday, November 11, 2011 - Sunday, November 13, 2011 -Special Kirtan Diwans and Programs celebrating Guru Nanak's Gurpurab

  

 
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 
 
Interfaith Concert featuring Sikh Kirtani Jatha of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation led by Famouns Rahi Jatha of Bhai Satvinder Singh and Bhai Harvinder Singh 7-9PM at Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC. http://www.ifcmw.org/node/274
 
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Saturday,

October 8, 2011

 

 

 

Yoga and Meditation Session with Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Professor of Medicine at Harvard University - 2- 5 PM. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – DR. SAT BIR KHALSA RETURNS TO EDUCATE AND SHARE THE SCIENCE AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA. HE IS A YOGA RESEARCHER WHO HAS RECEIVED NIH FUNDING AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE AT HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL. KARTAR SINGH, A SEASONED YOGA TEACHER, WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ACCOMPANIES

LOCATION: GGSF - 13814 Travillah Road, Rockville MD.

Registration Fee - $10

For more information contact or to register:

Anu Kaur: 703-855-4351 or or Anu@ANuHealthyYou.com

Harminder Jassal:

703-304-6360

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Sikh Educational Conference in Washington focuses on Sikh Scriptures – Guru Granth Sahib 

Washington, August 4, 2008: Guests from all over East Coast participated in Sikh Educational Conference titled Guru Granth Sahib

 


Sikh Community celebrates 20 years of its involvement with Interfaith Conference in Washington 
Washington: On March 29th, 2009 Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) based in Rockville , MD

Sikhs leave an indelible mark in Smithsonian's Annual Folklife Festival 2010 
Washington, July 23, 2010: For the first time in 44 years of Smithsonian's annual Folklife Festival history Sikh community

Young American Sikh Kirtan Singers enthrall the Sikh community in Washington 
Washington, February 19, 2009: The musical rendition of Gurbani by Sada Sat Simran Singh of Chardi Kala Jatha

Sikh Children convey Sikh ideals to American audience
Washington - Audience of about 400 from all walks of life and faiths applauded the perfectly choreographed performance of Sikh children who staged two musical plays recently at Wootton high School in Rockville, Md.

Washington - September 11, 2008: While contemplating how to get Non- Sikh Americans engaged in learning about Sikh Scriptures, Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) thought of staging an American play with ideas and quotations from the Sikh scriptures.

Ishmeet Singh, Star Voice of India, remembered 
“Ishmeet’s soul was a gift from God and we are thankful for these sweet 19 years of his company with us. He was such a pure soul. We are priviledged and humbled that God considered us worthy to have him part of our family.

Vaisakhi Fervor in Washington Gurdwara 
Washington: Over 1000 people participated in the celebration of Vaisakhi on Sunday and Monday on the Vaisakhi weekend at Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, based in the Washington area.

Sikhs join in celebrating American Civil Rights Leader's birthday 
Washington: February 5, 2008 - Guru Gobind Singh Foundation represented the Sikh community in the InterFaith Conference's InterFaith Prayer Service marking the birth-anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King.

Books on Sikhism to be included in Washington area Public Libraries 
Washington January 14, 2008 - A county adjacent to Washington has agreed to include books on Sikhs in its public libraries.

 

 

 
25th Anniversary of
GURU GOBIND SINGH FOUNDATION
 
Celebrated on Sunday, October 24, 2010
Guru Gobind Singh Foundation
13814 Travilah Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850
 
Members of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation take a group photo in front of the new Gurudwara
 

Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) completed 25 years with Guru’s Grace. Over the years, GGSF has faithfully served the community by focusing on developing younger generation’s love for Sikhi and creating awareness about Sikhs in the American society and its highest political institution. 

 A message from GGSF Board of Directors and Management was conveyed to the community, "This could not have been possible without the active participation and contributions from you the Sangat. Together and with Guru’s blessing, we will continue on this path and look for your cooperation."

 Special Program included Kirtan by Famous Ragi Gurcharan Singh Delhi Wale & Jatha. In addition, Sikh youth of GGSF and many others participated in this weeklong celebration. A special video was presented with pictures of twenty five years of GGSF's journey. Paul Monteiro, a special representative from the White House brought greetings from President Barack Obama on this occasion.

Some pictures of past twenty five years of GGSF:

Journey from old gurdwara to the new one! First time installation of Guru Granth Sahib at the new building of Gurdwara Sahib in September 2005.

GGSF Gurmat School youth in 2006

Sikh Mothers at GGSF in 2006

Leaders of all religions in Washington area at GGSF in 2005

GGSF at Interfaith Concert in Washington in 2005

GGSF young children depicting Sikhi in a drama for non-Sikhs in 2008

Camp Gurmat of GGSF

Sikh Youth at the White House joining President Obama in 2009

Sikh Educational Conference by GGSF in 2008

Sikh Children at GGSF in 2010