DASTAR

A Dastaar Or Pagri or Pagg, is an item of headgear associated with Sikhismand is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh turban is mandatory for all Amritdhari Sikh men.

Among the Sikhs, the Dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety.

The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks , wear the turban partly to cover their long, uncut hair. The Khalsa Sikhs regard the Dastaar as an important part of the unique Sikh identity.

History

The Dastaar has been an important part of the Sikh religion since the time of the First Guru. GURU ANGAD DEV honoured GURU AMAR DAS with a special Dastaar when he was declared the next Guru. At the time when GURU RAM DAS passed on GURU ARJAN DEV was honoured with the Dastaar of Guruship.

In the Khalsa society, the turban signifies many virtues :

1. The Dastaar is a symbol of spirituality and holiness in Sikhism.

2. The Dastaar is also a symbol of honour and self-respect. In the Punjabi culture, those who have selflessly served the community are traditionally honoured with turbans.

3. Rasam Pagri is a ceremony in North India. Rasam Pagri takes place, when a man passes away and his oldest son takes over the Family responsibilities by tying the turban in front of a large gathering. It signifies that now he has shouldered the responsibility of his father and he is the head of the family.

4. The Dastaar also signifies piety and purity of mind. In the Punjabi society, the Khalsa Sikhs are considered as protectors of the weak, even among the non-Sikhs. In the older times, the Khalsa warriors moved from village to village at night, during the battles. When they needed a place to hide from the enemy, the womenfolk, who had a very high degree of trust in them used to let them inside their houses. It was a common saying in Punjab: Aye nihang, booha khol de nishang.

Styles of Dastaars


Men's Double Patti


This is a very common Sikh turban style. It is very common in Punjab. The Nok is a double wide Dastaar. 6 meters of the Dastaar cloth are cut in half, then into two 3 meter pieces. They are then sewn together to make it Double wide, thus creating a "Double Patti," or a Nok Dastarr. This Dastaar is larger than most Sikh dastars, but contains fewer wraps around the head.

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Chand Tora Dhamala

This style of turban is generally worn by Nihang Sikh Men.This is a warrior style Dastaar meant for going into battle. The "Chand Tora" is a metal symbol consisting of a crescent and a double edged sword, it is held in place at the front of the Dastaar by woven chainmail cord tied in a pattern within the Dastaar to protect the head from slashing weapons.

Amritsar Dhamala

This is the most common Dhamala Dastaar. It consists of :

1. One five meter piece. [ pavo blue ]

2. One 11 Meter piece any color. Both pieces are 35 cm wide, and referred to in Amritsar as Dhamala Material.

Basic Dhamala

This is a very simple and basic Dhamala Sikh Dastaar.This is the most popular turban among young Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha.

General Sikh Dastaar

Another common Sikh Dastaar style for men. Unlike the "double patti" Dastaar, the Dastaar is longer and goes 7 times around the head. If you use the "Notai" technique and have a big joora (hair knot), do not make it right in front at your forehead. You will end up tying the Dastaar on the joora, and it will make your Dastaar look very high and big. According to modern Punjabi style the last (larh) of Dastaar is given a "V" shape by using the Dastaar pin. Sikhs also use a specially designed Dastaar Needle to tuck their hair inside from Dastaar and Patka and also to maintain Dastaar cleanliness.

Patka/keski Dastaar

This is a common sikh Dastaar among young boys. It is normally used as more of a casual Pugree  or sometimes for sports. Commonly, this is a peela (shade of yellow) coloured turban. Contrary to popular belief Patkas are actually types of Dastaars.

Patiala Shahi Turban

Nowadays this type of dastar is widely famous in boys.This type of dastar was first tied by Patiala King Bhupinder Singh From his name the name of this type is originated 'Patiala Shahi'.

Punjabi Muhavare / Akhaan

 Agg la ke Dabbu kandh te ( Meaning :-Escape After Making fight Between two).

Ameer di mar gayi kutti, Oh har kisse puchhi. Gareeb di mar gayi Maa, Ohda kisse na leya Naa.(Meaning:-Now a days Society only values Rich People ).

Buhe utte janj khaloati, tay wino kuri da kan.

(the groom’s party is standing at the door let’s pierce the girl’s ear now.)

Bad changga badnaam bura (A bad man is better than a bad name.)

Bhukhay Jat kaTora labha, paani pee pee aaphareya  (Too Much Excitment after getting Unexpected thing )

Bhare pet, te shakkar kaudi  (When stomach is full ,Even sugar tastes Bitter)

Chor di dhaarDi vich tinka.(A guilty mind or conscienceis always suspicious.)

Chaar dina di chandni phir andheri raat hai(A nine days wonder.)

Choohi nu sundh di ganddi labhi te oh pansari ban bethi (Meaning :-Start showing huge attitude after getting little)

 Jhabhal putt na jamiye, Dhi anni changi
(IT IS BETTER TO GIVE BIRTH TO BLIND DAUGHTER THEN NONSENSE SON)

Jagde da Lakh, Sutte da Kakh(It’s only the active ones who make something out of this world.)

Jaise kerni baise bharni(As u sow , so u reap)

Na muuh  na  mathaa , Gin  pahadon  lathan

(A person whose face and forehead are so ugly that it seems as if some ghost came down from mountains)

Sri Sai Group Of Institues

Sri Sai Group which had a very humble start in the field of Higher and Technical education in the year 1996 has become a force to reckon with now with mega campuses in Punjab at Pathankot & Amritsar and Sri Sai University at Palampur,Himachal Pradesh.
The era of easy growth in any field is over now. It is the Determination, Dedication and Devotion of any organisation which make the success stories possible. The Management of Sri Sai Group of Institutes believes in walking an extra mile from others in order to make the campuses vibrant, happening and ahead of other Groups. 

Milestones

1. University at Palampur (H.P.)

2. Two Mega Campuses at Pathankot And Amritsar.

3. 19 Professional Institutes.

4. 17+ Pg Courses.

5. 42+ Ug Courses.

6. 12000 + Students.

7. 1000 + Staff Member.

8. Notified Sports Policy.

9. Notifies Scholarship Policy.

10. Industry-Academic Interface.

11. Tie Up With Foreign Institutions.

About the Founder

With a rich and fruitful experience of 53 years in the field of education, Sh Ram Iqbal Bhardwaj ji, the founder, has been guiding the society like a Pole- Star. He can rightly be called a ‘Revolutionary’ in the field of Technical Education because he is the originator and pioneer to open flood gates of technical education in the state of Punjab in early ears of nineties.

About Chairman

It is not only the stars and destiny that make a person to achieve heights and zenith, but it is the exemplary courage, sincerity and hard work that result into a grand success. His journey from a ‘Teacher to a Chancellor’ in a span of 15 years is a case study in itself. Er S.K. Punj is a live example for other entrepreneurs. He always believes in walking an extra mile which he rates is the key to achieve your dreams in absolute terms.

Vision & Mission

To transform dreams into reality of the large human resource available in the country by imparting Quality Education at affordable price in the areas of technical and professional education and to disseminate knowledge through research and innovation.”

To promote employability through dissemination of knowledge.

• To work for cause of weaker sections, physically challenged and women welfare through education and enlightenment.
• To make life healthier, better and nobler by inculcating in students great Indian values/heritage.
• To bring out a holistic development of society by educating individuals.
• To provide an environment of academic excellence.
• To promote creative and innovative research & development.
• To ensure quality education by periodic review of curricula through industry-institute interaction.
• To make efforts for updating knowledge of faculty/staff through Quality
• Improvement Programmes.

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Salient facilities

1. Nutritious Food.

2. Pure Drinking Water.

3. Attached bathroom.

4. 24 hour Security.

5. Ambulance facility.

6. Telephone.

7. Neat and clean pollution free environment.

8. Lush green lawns and fruit laden trees all around.

9. Uninterrupted power supply round the clock.

10. Convenient and comfortable furniture.

11. Recreation rooms with indoor games.

12. ATM facility.

Class Rooms

All Colleges are unique from the architectural point of view. The buildings are other facilities are backed with modern amenities. The classrooms are fitted with modern gadgets and are well lighted. Audio-visual aids are available in the class rooms for imparting meaningful education.

Transport Facility

Very cosy, comfortable and convenient transport facility is provide by the management. The Society maintains a fleet of buses to transport the students at affordable expenses who are day scholars and travel to the Campus from Dasuya, Nurpur, Sujanpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Dhariwal, Shapurkandi etc.

Labs and Workshops

Wi-Fi labs are the integral part of our Colleges. All the Colleges have well established Labs with the latest equipment required for the various programmes. The Central Workshop facility is available in the Engineering College, which has been established and upgraded recently to impart practical training to the students and fabricate any gadgets and setups for experimental work.

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Independence Day of India

Independence Day is an annual observance celebrated every year on 15th of August. It is a day of great significance for the people of India. At this day India got freedom from the British rule after long years of slavery. It has been declared as the National and Gazetted Holiday all across the India in order to independently commemorate the independence of country from British Empire on 15th of August in 1947.

It was not so easy for the India to get freedom from the Britishers however; various great people and freedom fighters of India made it a truth. They had sacrificed their lives in attaining the freedom for their future generations without worrying about their comfort, rest and freedom. They planned and acted upon various Independence Movements including violent and nonviolent resistance to get complete freedom. However, later independence Pakistan was partitioned from India which was accompanied by violent riots. That horrible riot was the reason of mass casualties and dislocation of people (more than 15 million) from their homes.

At this day, all the national, states and local government’s offices, banks, post offices, markets, stores, businesses, organizations, etc become closed. However, public transport is totally unaffected. It is celebrated in the capital of India with big enthusiasm however it is also celebrated in the schools, colleges and other educational institutions including public community and society.

History of Independence Day of India

Indian subcontinent was outpost by some European traders during 17th century. It was again slaved by British East India Company because of his big military strength. They established their local kingdoms and effective forces all through the India during 18th century. A great independence revolution was started by the people of India against the British rule in 1857. That Indian Rebellion is called as Great Rebellion, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Mutiny, the Uprising of 1857 and the Sepoy Mutiny. It was started against British East India Company’s army at Bengal Presidency on 10th of May in 1857. Through that Rebellion (Government of India Act 1858), Indian freedom fighters made British Crown realized to free the control over India.

The Revolt of 1857 was effective rebellion after which various civic society were emerged all across the India. One of them was the Indian National Congress Party which formed in the year 1885. The period of dissatisfaction and unhappiness has raised non-violent movements (non-cooperation and civil disobedience) all through the nation which was led by the Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

In the meeting of Indian National Congress in 1929 at Lahore, India was declared as Purna Swaraj. Earlier, 26th of January was declared as the Indian Independence Day between 1930 and 1947. Indian citizens were requested by the Indian National Congress to civil disobedience as well as follow the timely instructions issued until complete independence of India.

After World War II, in 1947 British government get ensured that it no longer could show its power on the India. Indian freedom fighter were continued fighting and then Britain decided to free India from the rule however Hindu Muslim violence took place after the independence of India (on August 15, 1947) which separated India and Pakistan. Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor General in Karachi Pakistan. However, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister of independent India. An official ceremony was held in the capital of country, Delhi where all the great leaders and freedom fighters (Abul Kalam Azad, B. R. Ambedkar, Master Tara Singh, etc) took part to celebrate freedom.

During violence of partition mass of people from both sides were died while people in other regions were celebrating Independence Day. The fifth meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held at 11 pm on 14th of August at Constitution Hall, New Delhi under the leadership of president, Rajendra Prasad where Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed his speech.

In the midnight of 15 August 1947, India was proclaimed as independent country by the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru where he gave his speech over “Tryst with destiny”. He said during his speech that “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we will redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes, but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance. We end today a period of ill fortune, and India discovers herself again.” Speech on 15 August 1947 by Nehru.

After that, all the Assembly members took pledge of being loyal in offering their services to the country. National flag was officially presented to the assembly by a group of Indian women. Finally India became an independent country officially, and Nehru and the viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, became the first prime minister and first governor general respectively. Mahatma Gandhi was not involved in the celebration. He stayed in the Calcutta and marked the Independence Day with his 24 hours fast in order to encourage the peace between Hindu and Muslim.

Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day is celebrated all over the India as a National holiday of India. It is observed every year in every Indian states and union territories with great enthusiasm. President of India gives a speech every year in order to “Address to the Nation” on the evening of a day before the Independence Day. It is celebrated with big passion in the Capital of country on 15th of August where the prime minister of India hoists the INDIAN FLAG on the Red Fort, Delhi. After the flag hoisting, National Anthem song is sung and twenty-one gun shots are fired to salute and honour the Indian flag and solemn occasion.

The prime minister of India highlights over all the achievements of past year, important social issues and solutions, further development in the country, educational matters, etc during his speech on the Independence Day after paying tribute to the freedom fighter and leaders of the Indian independence movement who had sacrificed their lives. A grand march past takes place by the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary forces. The celebration of independence day takes place in different states of diverse cultural traditions where Chief Ministers of individual states hoist the national flag flowed by various cultural activities by the participants.

Flag hoisting, National Anthem song play and parade ceremonies including other cultural programmes takes place in almost all the governmental and non-governmental institutions, educational institutions, some of the private institutions all through the country. In the schools and colleges the national flag is hoisted by the school or college Principal and parade and cultural events are carried out by the students. At this day, government offices, buildings, etc gets adorned with the electric lights, flowers and other decorative things. Different sizes of the national flags are used by the people to symbolise faithfulness and commitment to the country.

There is a big risk of terrorist attacks while celebrating the Independence Day especially in the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir. That’s why no-fly zone is declared around the Red Fort to prevent aerial attacks. For more security reasons additional police forces are positioned all over the cities. Live broadcasting and webcasting is carried out by the media and government websites in order to provide live casting of the celebration of the event to the people all over the country.

It is also celebrated by the people with family members, friends and neighbours by going at dinner, picnic, park, garden, mall for shopping or seeing film, etc. Some people do flying or sing patriotic songs. At this day, kids of the home take a small flag in their hand and go outside by saying “jai Hind”, “Jai Jawan or Jai Kisan” and other popular saying.

Symbol and Significance of Independence Day in India

The kite flying sport in India symbolizes the Independence Day. The sky all over India becomes full of countless kites (flown from rooftops) of various sizes, shapes, styles, and shades. Some of them become tricolor symbolize India’s flag. Another symbol of independence day is the Red Fort of New Delhi where the first Indian Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru, unfurled the Indian flag on 15th of August in 1947.

Independence day is celebrated to commemorate the freedom of India from the British rule in 1947. 15th of August is the day of re-birth of the India. It is the day when Britishers left India and handed over the country to its leaders. It is the most significant day in the history of India and celebrated every year with great enthusiasm by the Indian people.

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Bathinda ( Punjab )

Bathinda is one of the historical towns of India. It is one of the fashionable visited tourist centres in Punjab. It is renowned for its historical & religious significance.Nevertheless, present Bathinda was established by Bala Rao Bhatti son of Bal Band, who ruled Punjab in 336 Vikrmi Samat & named this city as a Bathinda after his individuality name. As per Khalifa Muhammad Hassan, who is the author of history of Patiala. He revealed that its ancient name was Bikramgarh.There is authenticity of human habitat & development of townships going back to 7000 BC in & surrounding areas of Bathinda. In recent times the town was inhibited by Maharaja Ala Singh (approx. 1754 AD) & In that of it followed the history of erstwhile princely state of Patiala. With the radiance of merger of Patiala & East Punjab States into a division at PEPSU. Bathinda is also connected with the Guru Gobind Singh ji (Tenth Guru of Sikh’s) who fought against Muguals. In addition to this, it is also enclosed with the detention of first women emperor of India, Razia Sultan in 1239 in the fort of Qila Mubarak.Bathinda is an educational hub in the region & It is also renowned for the contribution of agricultural market, Great producer of cotton, hand-loom weaving & Thermal Plants. 


PLACES TO VISIT


Damdama Sahib


In Sikhism, There are five Takhts or seats of temporal authority & Damdama Sahib is one of them. Towards in the south direction of Bathinda, about 18 km from the City, the Talwandi Sabo is sitated & it is popularly known as Damdama Sahib. The name is this place has concerned with the historic incident. Once Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Tenth Guru of Sikh’s) after the battles against Mughals at Anandpur Sahib. Muktsar & Chamkaur Sahib went to the forest of Malwa. In Talwandi Sabo, Guru Gobind Singh Ji took “Dam” or took rest for 9 months & 9 days & since this place called by Damdama Sahib. Hence, it is also acquainted as Guru – Ki – Kanshi, Guru Gobind Singh made this hamlet a hub of preaching. Damdama Sahib has three pools & ten Gurdwara’s. The Nanaksar Sarovar was named, when Guru Nanak Dev  ji (First Guru of Sikh’s) visited here when he was on 2^nd Udasi (Padyatra) to Rajputana in 1510 A.D. The Second tank is Gurusar Sarovar was dug up under the prescription of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji (Ninth Guru of Sikh’s). The Akalsar Sarovar is associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It has been said that if the water of tank (Sarovar) is depleted then it cure all the ailments.

QILA MUBARAK

A national monument which is existing more than 1400 years old, also known as Bathinda Fort is centrally Located in the heart of the Bathinda. The Fort constructed with small bricks which is commonly & renowned as a “ Nanakshai Bricks”. The bricks of go back to era of Kushanas period , when North India ruled by emperor Kanishka. The emperor of Kanishka along with the Raja Dab is belived to have built the fort. This is huge fort as compare to the forts at Lahore, Hanumangarh & Phillaur. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Teg Bahadur Ji Guru Gobind Singh ji visited  in this fort. Hence, the Razia Sulatan, first women emperor of India was detention here in 1240 A.D.

MAZAAR, PIR BABA HAJI RATTAN

It represents the multi-cultural facet of Punjab. This is a place of worship where all are welcomed without any segregation. It is faith that the Pir Baba sort out the problems of his followers. This mausoleum is positioned in-between the Civil Hospital & Grain Market. Moreover, Pir Baba Haji Rattan is also known to represent India as its ambassador in the sacred city Mecca.


ROSE GARDEN

In Bathinda, Rose garden is one of the most popular destination which is located near the Thermal Plant & cover an area of 40,000 sq. meters. There are various types of roses  & this garden blooms in all colours of roses in the winter season.


BAHIA FORT

  

Bahia fort is established in 1930. This  fort  also served once as the formal residence to family & army of the Patiala. In 1980, this fort converted into plush hotel  & was reinstate with the merge of modern & antique architecture. In 1980, It started with the non-star hotel, got a regular up-gradation & sponsored by the government of India has granted this hotel with 4 stars in 2000. Presently, Hotel Bahia Fort has 43 luxury rooms equipped with all the modern facilities. It also has a banquet hall for marriages & conferences with the capacity of 500 people at a time.



BIR TALAB ZOO


The Bir Talab Zoo is situated nearly 6 km from the Bathinda, This is ta favourite destination of children. Its have a wonderful park for children, tourist complex & it also have a arrangements for recreations which including the  riding. The lawn of this is quite famous as a picnic spots. In the Zoo, Cheetah, black bucks & sambars are some of the inhabitant of this park.



WHEN TO VISIT 


Best time to visit is between the October to March.

HOW TO REACH


By Air

Bathinda do not have any airport. However, we can reach Bathinda by Opting the flights till Ludhiana, Amritsar, Chandigarh or up to Delhi & boarded the cabs or buses from there to Bathinda.

By Train

Bathinda is one of the largest railway junctions in India which almost connected with all the major railway stations.There is a regular train service from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Amritsar, Jammu Tawi, Guwahati, Kalka, Nanded & Ahmedabad.

By Road

Bathinda is also well connected by roads with major cities & surrounding states like Haryana, U.P., Rajasthan, Himchal Pardesh etc.

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