SikhSoc presents its first gurdwara trip of the year on Wednesday 26th September, which will include a 30 minute talk on Sikhism and we will have some Kirtan. Last but not least, our personal favourite, langar (free vegetarian meal).
The programme is as follows:
6.00pm - Meet at Uni of Manc. Students Union (Oxford Rd) for bus to town
6.15pm - Meet at Piccadilly Gardens for walk to Gurdwara
6.45pm - Talk on Sikhism
7.15pm - Kirtan
7.45pm - Bhog followed by Langar
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"Maans Ki Jath Sabhai Ekai Pahihchanbo"
Recognise the whole Human Race as one
- Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj (Akaal Ustat)
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Hi people! Hope everything is going well and you are all adjusting to uni life! We've got some great events coming up:
Cha and Samosa Party!
Manchester Sikh Society presents one of its biggest events of the year: the legendary Cha and Samosa Party! On Wednesday 10th October at the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor University of Manchester Students Union (next to Academy on Oxford Road). It will begin at 7pm. Its a great event for all you freshers to get to know one another, and a good catch-up session for you returning students. It's also an opportunity to eat and drink homemade Samosas and Cha (Tea), get to know the SikhSoc and generally have a fun packed evening. Here's what we're gonna have at the event:
- · A quiz – prizes for the winners!
- · Opportunities to get to know new people
- · A video to introduce the committee and our events
- · A Gatka display!
- · FOOD!!!
The event is free of course but if you want to join the Sikh Society to get loads of discounts, remember to bring £3!
They'll also be an opportunity to sign up to buy some hoodies and t-shirts (with member discounts)!
So make sure you come along and bring all your mates - its an event not to be missed!
Punjabi and Gurmat Lessons
So many of you went home last week, so we are going to start Punjabi classes tomorrow (Sunday 7th October). They are held every Sunday, leaving at 4pm from the Precinct centre. Please let us know if you are interested. Contact Sarvinder on 07789693111 if you are able to make it.
Guru Ram Das Ji's Gurpurab
Guru Ram Das Ji's Prakash Purab (Birthday) is on Tuesday (9th October) and the SikhSoc will be organizing a trip to the Gurudwara to celebrate the day.
There will also be an Akhand Paath (48h non-stop reading of entire Guru Granth Sahib Ji), starting on Thursday evening and finishing on Saturday evening, to mark the occasion. There will be a Kirtan programme, followed by Bhog and Langar on Saturday evening.
If you are interested in attending either of the events, please contact us.
To find out more about Guru Ram Das Ji, the forth Guru, please read the following articles:
http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index
http://www.allaboutsikhs.com
Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Guru Granth Sahib Ji
A 4-day event organised by the Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ) to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Guru Granth Sahib Ji (as well as the 800th anniversary of Leeds) is going to take place at Roundhay Park in Leeds from Thursday 11th October to Sunday 14th October.
It includes things such as a Sri Akhand Paath, Interfaith Conference, Amrit Sanchar, Langar, Kirtan and an Exhibition.
Have a look at the attached information leaflet for the full outline and details of the event.
If anyone is interested in going to Leeds for any part of the event, please let us know.
Hope to see you all soon!
Manchester Universities Sikh Society
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"Maans Ki Jath Sabhai Ekai Pahihchanbo"
Recognise the whole Human Race as one
- Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaaj (Akaal Ustat)
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