\u00a0Visit Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n20 November 1920
\n<\/strong>Satguru Jagjit Singh was born like a divine light in jail \u2013 like conditions at Sri Bhaini Sahib.
\nLike Lord Krishna, Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji was born inside prison. He was born to mother Bhupinder Kaur and father Satguru Pratap Singh Ji at Sri Bhaini Sahib on 8th<\/sup>\u00a0Maghar<\/em>\u00a01977\u00a0Bikrmi Kattak Sudi Ikadshi<\/em>(November 22, 1920 AD) in the early hours of the day at 4\u2019o clock.
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n1925-1939<\/strong>: After Mata Bhupinder Kaur Ji left for their heavenly abode, the care of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji was entrusted to Sant Gurmukh Singh Jhabbar (father of Suwarn Singh Virk Ji). Satguru Ji remained under their supervision for about 14 years .<\/span><\/p>\n22 August 1959
\n<\/strong>Sri Satguru Pratap Singh Ji left for his heavenly abode in the night between 5 and 6 Bhadron of 2016 Vikrmi ( 1959 AD) and\u00a0Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji\u00a0took over reigns as Satguru.
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n10 September 1959<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Ceremonial Dastarbandi of Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji took place at Sri Bhaini Sahib after the concluding function in memory of Satguru Partap Singh Ji.<\/span><\/p>\n12 September 1959
\n<\/strong>On this day, Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji rode in his car for the first time, with a white triangular flag flying on it. He visited all the historical places of religious importance, including Akal Bunga in Sri Bhaini Sahib, and began his journeys after performing the supplicatory prayer, Ardas. He made his inaugural visit to Ludhiana and Jandiala (Jalandhar) before returning to Sri Bhaini Sahib.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n11 October 1959
\n<\/strong>Hoisted the flag on the occasion of Dussehra celebration at Ludhiana and delivered very impressive and philosophical discourse on Ramayana.<\/span><\/p>\n1<\/strong>3\u00a0October 1959<\/strong><\/span>
\n Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji gave his first speech, addressing learned delegates of 3rd All India Writes Conference at Ludhiana<\/span><\/p>\n1<\/strong>st to 11th January 1961
\n<\/strong>First visit to Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n1961<\/strong><\/span>
\n Completion of 1.25 Lakh Paths of Sri Adi Granth Sahib at Sri Bhaini Sahib.<\/span><\/p>\n7 October 1961
\n<\/strong>Arrived in Bangkok from Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n12 October 1961
\n<\/strong>Bangkok to Tokyo.\u00a0First visit to Japan to attend World Vegetarian Conference. Addressed the students of Tokyo University on universal religion on 17.10.1961. and quoted Gurbani from Sri Adi Granth Sahib.<\/span><\/p>\n19 October 1961<\/strong><\/span>
\n Tokyo to Hongkong by air.<\/span><\/p>\n22 October 1961
\n<\/strong>Hongkong to Bangkok by air.<\/span><\/p>\n28 October 1961<\/strong><\/span>
\n Bangkok to Calcutta by air.<\/span><\/p>\n16 December 1961<\/strong><\/span>
\n Visited Lahore, Pakistan by car for a day to meet seriously ill Maulvi Fazal Mohammed, an expert in repairing the musical instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n24 March 1962
\n<\/strong>S.Partap Singh Kairon the then Chief Minister of undivided Punjab visited Hola Mohalla at Baja-Khana, District Faridkot and sorted out his misconceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n17 April to 15 May 1962<\/strong><\/span>
\n Bombay to Mombasa (Kenya) by sea. This was the first visit to East African.<\/span><\/p>\n1962
\n<\/strong>During the rainy season, the Ghaghar River was overflowing in the Sri Jiwan Nagar area, causing panic among the people. Sri Satguru Ji stood with them on the embankment day and night, encouraging them to strengthen it. As a result, no loss of life or property occurred in the area.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n1962<\/strong><\/span>
\n Sri Satguru Ji converted Weekly Nawan Hindustan into Daily Punjabi News paper published from Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n3 June 1963<\/strong><\/span>
\n Anand Shatabadi (Sikh anand karaj centenary) was celebrated at village Khote (Moga, Punjab) and 149 Anand Karaj were solemnised on this occasion, the most simple marriages in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n9 June 1963<\/strong><\/span>
\n Sri Satguru Ji sent his blessings through a letter to first President of independent Kenya, Mr. Jomo Kenyatta.<\/span><\/p>\n1964<\/strong><\/span>
\n Sri Satguru Ji consented to be the President of Punjab branch of World Peace Council.
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\n1964<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nIn 1964-65, Satguru Ji established the organisation \u2018Sarab Hind Namdhari Vidyak Sanstha\u2019 (All India Namdhari Educational Organization) with the following objectives:<\/p>\n
\n- To unite educated Namdhari youth on one platform<\/li>\n
- To protect the youth from the ill effects of Western culture<\/li>\n
- To provide need-based education to enhance their personalities and brighten their futures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This organization holds an annual meeting, providing Namdhari youth with a platform to share their views, interact, clarify doubts, and establish a direct link with Satguru Ji.<\/p>\n
1965
\n<\/strong>In 1965 the\u00a0Sarab Hind Namdhari Vidyak Sanstha<\/em>, that was earlier meant for young boys was renamed as\u00a0Vishwa Namdhari Vidyak Jatha<\/em>\u00a0(Women Wing) from 1981 onwards.<\/span><\/p>\n23 March 1965<\/strong><\/span>
\nSatguru Jagjit Singh Ji was conferred the title of “Gopal Rattan” by the Government of India during the Gau-Samvardhan Sammelan<\/em> held by the Gau-Govardhan Samiti<\/em>. This honor was in recognition of his valuable contributions to the husbandry, improvement, and healthcare of cows.<\/p>\n27 August 1967<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nNairobi to London on the first visit to U.K.<\/span><\/p>\n1969<\/strong><\/span>
\n With blessing of Satguru Jagjit Singh ji , the 5th centenary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji parkash diwas celebrated by Namdharis around the world<\/span><\/p>\nDecember 1969<\/strong><\/span>
\n Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji\u2019s second visit to UK<\/span><\/p>\n1971<\/strong><\/span>
\n Celebrations of Centenary of Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib. And centenary of Namdhari Martyrs at Raikot, Amritsar and Ludhiana.<\/span><\/p>\n1971<\/strong><\/span>
\n Started 2nd series of 1.25 Lakh Paths of Sri Adi Granth Sahib at Sri Bhaini Sahib.<\/span><\/p>\nJuly 1971<\/strong><\/span>
\n Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji\u2019s third visit to UK.<\/span><\/p>\n1972<\/strong><\/span>
\nSri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji commemorated the centenary of the Malerkotla martyrs and the deportation of Satguru Ram Singh in India, Thailand, East Africa, and the UK. In connection with these centenaries, the monthly magazine “Shatabadi News” was launched.<\/p>\nJuly 1972<\/strong><\/span>
\n Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji\u2019s fourth visit to UK.\u00a0Centenary of Malerkotla martyrs and deportation of Satguru Ram Singh commemorated by Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji in England<\/span><\/p>\n1973<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nIn the year 1973, the “Kar Sewa” of Sri Ramdas Sarovar at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar was commenced by Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji.Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji with large number of Namdhari Sikhs participated in the Kar-Seva.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n1974<\/strong><\/span>
\n Completion of 1.25 Lakh Paths of Sri Adi Granth Sahib at village Sant Nagar during Jap Prayog.<\/span><\/p>\nJuly 1974<\/strong><\/span>
\n Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji pays visit to UK<\/span><\/p>\n1975<\/strong><\/span>
\n Death centenary of Suba Sahib Singh was commemorated at \u2013 Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) jail.<\/span><\/p>\n1975<\/strong><\/span>
\n 3rd series of 1.25 Lakh Paths started at Sri Bhaini Sahib.<\/span><\/p>\nJune 1976<\/strong><\/span>
\n Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji pays visit to UK<\/span><\/p>\nAugust 1976<\/strong><\/span>
\nNewspapers in the UK published headlines referring to Satguru Jagjit Singh as the “Rainmaker” and “Rain-God.” England and Wales were facing the worst drought in 500 years, with no rain expected in the near future. However, with the blessings and prayers of Sri Satguru Ji, it began raining on August 27, 1976, bringing much-needed relief to the British authorities and people.<\/p>\n1976<\/strong><\/span>
\n Commencement of Kar-Seva of Ramsar (Sarover) Sri Bhaini Sahib by Sri Satguru Ji to reshape it.<\/span><\/p>\n1971 to 1977<\/strong><\/span>
\nSatguru Ji participated in the World Vegetarian Conference in 1971 in The Hague (Holland), in 1973 in Sweden, Sri Lanka, and Chicago (USA) in 1975, and in India in 1957, 1967, and 1976. From November 20 to 23, 1976, the 24th World Vegetarian Convention was held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/p>\n25 November 1977<\/strong><\/span>
\n Dr. Suchat, Peace Ambassador of Thailand visited Sri Bhaini Sahib and presented Golden Emblem, books and rosaries on behalf of King of Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n1970s<\/strong><\/span>
\n Sri Satguru Ji arranged Sangeet Sammelans ( Classical Music Concerts of renowned artists) in memory of Satguru Partap Singh Ji in Delhi, Mumbai, Aurangabad and Lucknow.<\/span><\/p>\n1978<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn November 1978, Sri Satguru Ji laid the foundation of the World International Peace Conference Hall in Bangkok, in the presence of representatives from 48 countries. Dr. Suchaat invited religious leaders from 22 countries to the event, where they brought soil from their respective countries to be included in the foundation of the Peace Temple. It was a moment of great pride for Indians when Sri Satguru Ji laid the foundation stone of the Peace Temple.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>1979
\n<\/strong>Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji declared his support to the Congress Party which is led by Smt. Indira Gandhi.<\/span><\/p>\n1980<\/strong><\/span>
\n Smt. Indira Gandhi with the blessings of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji got elected Shri H.S.Hanspal to Rajya Sabha from Punjab.<\/span><\/p>\n1981<\/strong><\/span>
\n Sri Satguru Ji blessed Smt. Indira Gandhi at a reception in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n1981
\n<\/strong>Sri Satguru Ji constituted Vishwa Namdhari Istri Vidyak jatha.<\/span><\/p>\n1981<\/strong><\/span>
\n Shaheed Bishan Singh Memorial School established by Sri Satguru Ji in Mansarover Garden, New Delhi and Satguru Partap Singh Academy at Sri Bhaini Sahib.<\/span><\/p>\n1981<\/strong><\/span>
\n Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji pays visit to UK<\/span><\/p>\n1983<\/strong><\/span>
\n Under the patronage of Sri Satguru Ji, 3rd World Punjabi Conference (Regd.) was held at Bangkok (Thailand).<\/span><\/p>\nFebruary 1983<\/strong><\/span>
\n With the blessings of His Holiness Smt. Indira Gandhi nominated S. Sulakhan Singh in the Metropolitan Council of Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n1st August 1983<\/strong><\/span>
\n Guru Hari Singh College established in Sri Jiwan Nagar (Harayana)<\/span><\/p>\n1984<\/strong><\/span>
\n Hola Mohalla in U.K. in Birmingham.<\/span><\/p>\n1985<\/strong><\/span>
\n Hola Mohalla in Dar-es-lam (Tanzania).<\/span><\/p>\n1985<\/strong><\/span>
\n With the blessings and encouragement of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji, Sri Uday Singh started seed production in Bangalore.<\/span><\/p>\n1986<\/strong><\/span>
\n First Jap Paryog of one year started at Sri Bhaini Sahib.<\/span><\/p>\n1989<\/strong><\/span>
\n Under the patronage \u00a0of Satguru Jagjit Singh ji , the centenary of Saturu Partap Singh Ji’s \u00a0parkash diwas celebrated by Namdharis around the world<\/span><\/p>\n1990-91<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nSatguru Partap Singh Birth centenary celebrated. Vice President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma was the Chief Guest at a seminar in FICCI Auditorium, New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nIn 1991 the reconstruction of the holy Ram Sarovar was commenced in Sri Bhaini Sahib. The foundation stone was laid by Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji.<\/span><\/p>\n16 July 1991<\/strong><\/span>
\nSatguru Jagjit Singh Ji underwent bypass heart surgery performed by Dr. I.K. Ross at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia. Four conditions set by Sri Satguru Ji were strictly adhered to: (i) No haircuts were to be done on His Holiness’s body, (ii) No spirits were to be used before, during, or after the operation, (iii) No blood transfusions were allowed, and (iv) Only male nurses were to attend to His Holiness.<\/p>\n8 Novenber 1992<\/strong><\/span>
\n Sri Satguru. Ji laid the foundation of Sports Complex at Sri Bhaini Sahib.<\/span><\/p>\n1992<\/strong><\/span>
\n Namdhari Seeds started its in-house publication \u2018Namdhari Samachar.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n1992<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n