Why OurGurdwara.com

Since we decided to have a website, the next appropriate step was to get URL address which could be easily remembered. Having discussed with some members of the sangat (congregation), it was decided to name it as "Our Gurdwara". Not Your or Mine but Our. As in Punjabi - sWJw (common).

Donation For TABLES & BENCHES

As an ongoing maintenance and improvement, it had been decided to replace the existing tables and benches in the Langgar Hall with stainless tables and benches. Apart from the obvious benefits, it would also ensure that cleanness could be kept at an optimum level.

It would cost approximately RM1,500 per set. This is the best price obtained (until now), based on our specification. Still trying to negotiate a better price. More quotations are welcome. (Dateline: 1st November, 2011).

Our request is for one (1) family to donate one (1) set of table and bench. We only require 29 sets. A physical sample of a set of table and bench is available for viewing in the Langgar Hall at Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Jln Kg Pandan.

For donation do contact Sdr. Mukhtiar Singh 03 9075 9366.

Letter to School
Sembahyang Khas Sempana Menyambut Hari Vesakhi Tahun 2012

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Reciting - Sri Akhand Paath - Vasakhi 2012

Thur 12th April (8:15am) - Sat 14th April, 2011 (8:15am)

To ensure every member of the sangat has an opportunity to participate in the Akhand Paath, we are inviting anyone interested to recite the Akhand Paath to submit their names.

You’ll receive a call mentioning your turn (date and time).

If you are interested do contact :-
Sdrn. Ninderjeet Kaur 012 667 1555

Nishan Sahib Selami » Sat 14th April, 2012 » 8:30am
Kavta, Kirtan & Katha » Sat 14th April, 2012 » 9:00am-12:00noon

Special Vasakhi Satsang

14th April, 2012 (Saturday) : 7.00pm – 9.00pm

On the occasion of Vasakhi all men (& boys) are encouraged to wear colourful turban and bana.

Guru-Ka-Langgar, ice cream, sweets, and extensive variety menu.

For further details do contact Surinder Singh 012 278 5344

Vasakhi Happenings

Kirtan Programs

9th April (Mon) 7:00-9:00pm
7:00-8:00pm : Chardikala Jatha (USA)
8:00-9:00pm : Harbaljeet Singh Batalewale

10th April (Tue) 7:30-8:30pm
Kulwinder Singh Anandpur Sahibwale

11th April (Wed) 7:30-9:00pm
Animation Movie : Bhai Subeg Singh Shahbaz Singh

12th April (Thur) 6:00-7:45am (Asa-Ki-War)
Chardikala Jatha (USA)

14th April (Sat) 11:15-12:00noon
Giani Mahinder Singh Khalsa

14th April (Sat) 7:30-9:00pm
Prakash Kirtani Jatha

Other Programs & Activities

12th April (Thur) 7:00-10:00pm
▪ Gurbani Sudh Paath Competition
▪ Gurbani Mukabla Competition
▪ Wheel of Fortune

13th April (Fri) 7:00-10:00pm
▪ Colouring Activity
▪ Wheel of Fortune
▪ Open Air Kirtan

14th April (Sat) 8:30am
▪ Nishan Sahib Selami

14th April (Sat) 7:00-9:00pm
▪ Special Vasakhi Satsang

Amrit Vela Program

5th, 6th & 7th February 2012
3.00 - 4.30 am : Nitnem
4.30 - 5.00 am : Simran
5.00 - 7.00 am : Asa Ki Vaar

All session to be conducted by local and international renowned Jathas ... eg Bhai Kulwinder Singh Anandpur Sahib Hazoori Jatha, Bhai Ranjit Singh Agra Wale, Parkash Kirtani Jatha, and others.

For further info :
Harjit Singh 017 8898 789 ▪ Manisha Kaur 012 627 9095

3rd Kirtan Competition 2012

26th February, 2012 (9:00am)

Organised by
Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Jln Kg Pandan, Kuala Lumpur

With the cooperation of
Punjabi Education Center (PEC) Kg Pandan

Entrance Fees :
    Group 'A' & 'B' – RM 30.00
    Group 'C', 'D' and 'E' – RM 50.00

For registration form, competition rules & regulations, programme details, etc download below:

■ Kirtan Competition 2012 - Forms

■ Kirtan Competition 2012 - Rules & Regulations

For any further clarification do contact :-
Aphthar Singh Tari (017 356 5180), Jasbir Singh (013 340 8069)

Rehansbhai Kirtan

7:00pm (31st Dec 2011)
to
7:00am (1st Jan 2012)

NitName, Simran & Asa-Ki-Var ~ 4:00am onwards

Prakash Kirtani Jatha    ▪    SNSM Jatha
Karamjit Singh Kemey    ▪    Giani Dilbagh Singh    ▪    Giani Harjit Singh
Jagdeesh Singh Sentul    ▪    Baldev Singh Leo    ▪    Giani Sewa Singh

For further information
Aphthar Singh 017 356 5180 ¤ Jasbir Singh 013 340 8069 ¤ Balvinder Singh 012 288 0415

Katha - Singh Sahib Giani Jaswant Singh Parwana

26.01.2012 (Thur)
7.30 - 8.30pm

GURU NANAK DEV JI - AVTAR DIHARA

Friday 11th (8.15am) – Sunday 13th (12noon), Nov 2011

FRIDAY (7-10pm)
Primary
Wheel Of Fortune Quiz
Arts and crafts
How long can you listen to path (all day)

Secondary
Art contest
Debate (also open to parents)

SATURDAY (12noon-2pm & 7-10pm)
Primary
Gurdwara Etiquette Workshop
Storytelling competition (sakhi/kahani)
How long can you listen to path
Bana Walk of Fame
Gurbani Antakshiri (also parents)

Secondary
How long can you listen to path
Gurbani Antakshiri (also parents)
Impromptu speech (also parents)

Nishan Sahib Selami
Sunday 13th November, 2011 » 8.30am

Contact persons
» Ashvinder Kaur 012 365 2753
» Balween Kaur 010 295 6449
» Gurleen Kaur 012 223 5456

Khanda Cup 2011
PEC (Punjabi Education Centre) DATARAN PANDAN

Liverpool PEC FC vs Manchester Utd PEC FC

• 06/11/2011 (Sunday)
• 7.30pm
• Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Jln Kg Pandan, KL

Rules & Regulations

1. Decision of the organising committee and the referee is final.
2. Competition is ONLY open for PEC Dataran Pandan students registered BEFORE 1st Feb 2011.
3. This is a 5 A-Side Team with 3 (three) substitutes. All 3 (three) can be used.
4. Team list must be submitted by the respective team managers to Phenji Jasvinder Kaur by 15th Oct 2011 @ 5pm.
5. Team selection/coaching is the responsibility of the team manager.
6. Any players who wishes to join the respective team must liaise the respective managers.
7. Total match time is 30 mins, 15 mins for each half with 5 mins break for the PEC Male, Male ( 20-30yrs ), Male ( >30yrs) and the Special Match thereafter penalties if it’s a stalemate.
8. Total Match time is 15 mins, 7.5 mins for each half without break SNR female thereafter penalties if it’s a stalemate

SPECIAL MATCH » Malaysia Tigers vs Punjab Tigers
Malaysian Team Mgr : Angat Singh   v   Punjab Team Mgr : Baljeet Singh

Children’s Day Celebration

DATE : 5th November 2011 (Saturday)
TIME : 7-9.30pm

AT Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Jln Kg Pandan, Kuala Lumpur

Lots of fun & games for children and youths.

For More Information:
Ravinder Kaur 012 385 8556

Akaal Sports Academy - 2011 Classes
Hockey & Gatka

Hockey Clinic

Every Sunday : 4.00 to 5.00pm
Boys & Girls 12 years and below.

Fees RM5.00 per month

Coached by former player of Malaysian hockey team

For further information, do contact;
• Avtar Singh ‘Tari’ (017 356 5180)
• Hardip Singh (012 296 7878)

Gatka Classes
(Sikh Martial Art)

Every Sunday : 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Fees : RM20.00 per month
Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Jln Kg Pandan, Kuala Lumpur

Contact details : Karamveer Singh 017 246 5695

Kampung Pandan Punjabi School
Every Saturday : 2.30pm – 6.00pm

Punjabi Language : Know your mother-tongue, know your culture.
Dharmic Classes : Know your religion, know your heritage.
Exertions : Educational trip to places of interest.
Trips : Trips out of Kuala Lumpur.
Adult Classes : Special Punjabi classes for adults.
and much more …

With the cooperation of :

• Gurdwara Sahib Kg Pandan Settlement
• Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Jln Kg Pandan

The Punjabi School is being conducted at Sekolah Menengah Aminuddin Baki (beside Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Jln Kg Pandan)

Dropoff and pickup points are at the school.

For any enquiry, to volunteer in any sewa or to give donations, do contact :-

• Jasbir Kaur 012 291 3955
• Malkit Singh 013 366 4538

Simran Session

Every Thursday (7.30-8.30pm)

For more information, do contact
• Manjeev Singh – 012 647 2813

Naujawan (Youth) Satsang

Naujawan Satsang is held every 1st Saturday of the month. 7.00pm to 8.30pm. The talks are given in English, Punjabi and Malay language. The presenters makes the session more beneficial by "coming down" to the level of the youths when giving their respective talks.

All the Darbar Sahib seva (Ardas, Dheg, Chor, etc) and Langgar seva is done by the youths (naujawans).

A program for ALL ages - Specially for youths AND their parents.

For further information do contact :-
• Manisha Kaur 016 380 5846
• Karamveer Singh 016 290 0969

Kirtan Classes (Vaja and Tabla)

After a long gap, kirtan classes are again formally started at the Gurdwara premises.

These classes are structured and comprehensive.

For further information or to register do contact :
• S. Malkit Singh - 013 366 4538
• S. Manjeet Singh - 019 385 5882

Yoga Classes

Every Saturday
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Come and learn and experience Meditation & Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, is also known as the Yoga of Awareness. Its focus is on self-awareness and delivering an experience of your highest consciousness. This technology of is a science of the mind and body, to elevate the spirit, which has no boundaries, no discrimination and is for everyone, young and old.

** Classes will be conducted by KRI Certified teachers

Please bring along:
Yoga mat
Bottle of water
Notebook & Pen
Head covering
Please wear loose clothing preferably in white or light colours.

For futher information, please contact; Ranbir Kaur (012-661 5655)

Monthly Cost: RM10 per month for working adults, Free for Students and Retirees & Family Pass $15 for upto 4people. Money will be used for Cd’s, Handouts, Books and Learning materials for students benefit.

Asa - Di - War

Every Sunday : 7.00-9.00am.

The core beliefs of the Sikh tradition may be summarized in six points: There is only one God; God is without form or gender; everyone has direct access to God; everyone is equal before God; a good life is living honestly and caring for others as part of a community; and empty religious rituals and superstitions have no value.

Gurdwara ...

A gurdwara (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ, gurdu'ārā or ਗੁਰਦਵਾਰਾ, gurdvārā), meaning "the doorway to the Guru", is the Sikh place of worship and may be referred to as a Sikh temple. One of the most famous gurdwaras is the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, in northern India.

Gurdwara is a house of the guru, derived from "Gur" for Guru, and "Dwara" meaning house or door. People of all religious backgrounds or of no religious faith are welcomed into a Sikh Gurdwara. However, it is necessary that any visitors remove their shoes and cover their head with a rumāl before entering the Darbar Sahib. Visitors are also forbidden to go into the Gurdwara while they are inebriated or possess alcohol, cigarettes or any intoxicating substance.

Customs and etiquette

Devotees will sit cross-legged on the floor and must never point their feet towards the holy Guru Granth Sahib. All those who enter the hall must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering. On entering the hall, devotees walk slowly and respectfully to the main throne on which the Guru Granth Sahib rests. Devotees then stand before the Holy Scriptures, often say a silent prayer, offer a donation (if able), then bow humbly. These manners and practices, though seemingly ritualistic in modern times are actually a well preserved extension of the ancient Punjabi practice of respect (for elders, ruling or religious persons).

When visiting a Gurdwara the following guidelines should be followed:

• Head covering for men/boys will normally be available in the Gurdwara but a knotted handkerchief is acceptable. (The Gurdwara may provide handkerchief sized cloth to cover the head). Other hats (eg baseball-style caps) are not appropriate.

• Women/Girls will need to wear a headscarf or such head covering but they can also wear a knotted handkerchief. The Gurdwara usually has a box of scarves, but you should bring your own headscarf for this purpose.

• On first entering the large prayer room (called the Darbar Sahib), a small bow to the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy book) shows respect to the 'Guru'. It is normal to sit cross-legged.

• Visitors will be offered Kara Parshad (sweet flour and oil based food offered as prashad) in the worship hall, which is usually given into the cupped hands of a visitor. If you are uncertain about your ability to eat a lot of this prashad – Say "thoda", which means “very small portion” to the Sewadar (volunteer) serving the Kara Parshad. You should take a small plastic bag (or ask for one from the Sewadar serving the Kara Parshad) to save your Kara Parshad for consumption later.

• No meat is allowed in the gurdwara.

• You may be offered Langar (vegetarian food from the communal kitchen). If not too certain about consuming this food you can ask to be excused although most people should take langar as it is regarded as a blessing by the Guru. When in the Langar Hall, it is better to ask for less rather than take too much and waste the food. Say "very little" to the Sewadar serving the Langar. If you require more later, just wait for the Sewadar to come around, also remember all food in the Langar is vegetarian, do not ask for meat.