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Akal Academy students turnout in massive numbers for Gurbani Lehar for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth

Breaking all Final targets on Day 3! Students of Akal Academies across Northern India make us proud for more reasons than one. This time it’s keeping up with the set targets of 121 Sri Akhand Path Sahib, 121 Sehaj Path and 1 lakh Japji Sahib which they have not only been met but also exceeded them! […]

Breaking all Final targets on Day 3!

Students of Akal Academies across Northern India make us proud for more reasons than one. This time it’s keeping up with the set targets of 121 Sri Akhand Path Sahib, 121 Sehaj Path and 1 lakh Japji Sahib which they have not only been met but also exceeded them!

Akal Academy students turnout in massive numbers for Gurbani Lehar for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth

They have already crossed 1,26,000 Japji Sahib paths on the 3rd day against the Final target of 1,00,000 Paths. And 346 Sehaj Paths in progress against a target of 121. Most of the Akhand Path Sahibs will begin tomorrow onwards. Delhi Sangat is also contributing in this Gurbani Lehar in a big way and we hope to have the figures on 17th Dec. Similarly, USA Sangat too is supporting this wave of invoking
 Almighty’s blessed intervention.

Thank you for the consistent support and blessings that are helping us reach milestones and set out further!

Mass Prayers by students of Akal Academies for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth!

Khalsa Panth blessed by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj has been undergoing turmoil in the recent times. To invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth and to keep negative energies at bay and keeping in mind Guru’s bachan of “Jee ki birtha hoye, so Gur peh Ardaas kar”, students of Akal Academies run by The Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib will conduct the Samapti ceremony of:

121 Sri Akhand Path Sahib,
121 Sehaj Path and 
1 lakh Japji Sahib 

on Wednesday, 18th of December.

Join us in the mass celebrations and keep up the good word for us!

21 Sehaj Path Begin at Akal Academy, Cheema

A step forward by students of Akal Academies to invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for the Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth by Mass Prayers! Khalsa Panth has been blessed by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and it has been undergoing turmoil in the recent times. To invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa […]

A step forward by students of Akal Academies to invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for the Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth by Mass Prayers!

Khalsa Panth has been blessed by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and it has been undergoing turmoil in the recent times.

21 Sehaj Path Begin at Akal Academy, CheemaTo invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth and to keep negative energies at bay and keeping in mind Guru’s bachan of “Jee ki birtha hoye, so Gur peh Ardaas kar”, students of Akal Academies run by The Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib will conduct the Samapti ceremony of:

121 Sri Akhand Path Sahib,
121 Sehaj Path and
1 Lakh Japji Sahib

on Wednesday, 18th of December

Here’s requesting you all to be a part of this Gurbani Lehar that follows the vaak of “Bani Guru, Guru hai Bani” and bless these little kids doing wonders for the Panth.

 Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!

Akal Academy students to invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for the Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth by Mass Prayers!

Khalsa Panth blessed by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj has been undergoing turmoil in the recent times. To invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth and to keep negative energies at bay and keeping in mind Guru’s bachan of “Jee ki birtha hoye, so Gur peh Ardaas kar”, students of Akal […]

Khalsa Panth blessed by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj has been undergoing turmoil in the recent times. To invoke Akal Purakh’s blessings for Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth and to keep negative energies at bay and keeping in mind Guru’s bachan of “Jee ki birtha hoye, so Gur peh Ardaas kar”, students of Akal Academies run by The Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib will conduct the Samapti ceremony of:

121 Sri Akhand Path Sahib,
121 Sehaj Path and 
1 lakh Japji Sahib 

on Wednesday, 18th of December.

Here’s requesting you all to be a part of this Gurbani Lehar that follows the vaak of  “Baani Guru, Guru hai Baani”

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!

Akal Academy Dhotian Players Win Kabaddi ‘Cup’ at Sports Meet

Village Dhotian, located in Tarn Taran, recently dorganized ‘Sant Attar Singh Punjab Style Kabaddi Tournament’ where village students of Akal Academy Dhotian knocked out all teams to pick the winning Trophy-Cup.

Academy Principal, Mrs. Kuljeet Kaur, whilst sharing details about the event told that the event, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Utsav, also observed ‘Bhog’ of 2 Akhand Paaths before the initiation of the event. Students of the academy also mesmerized the audience with shabad – kirtan and poetry during the opening ceremony of the Kabaddi Games.

new Regarding Winner team in KabbaddiThe event of ‘Sports Meet’ was inaugurated by Chief Guest D.S.O Balvinder Singh, who cut the ceremonial ribbon. During the event, Akal Academy students exhibited electrifying P.T. show, Yoga & Karate performances, during respective categories.

Later, in the Kabaddi Cup playouts, the Akal Academy Dhotian defeated Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Convent School’s team during the final match by 32-35 score difference to lift the champion’s trophy – the Kabaddi Cup. The special guests presented the trophy to the winning team and also wished luck and a bright future to all the players.

The Sports-Meet observed large audience including students from all the participating schools alongside staff members, teachers, parents and the villageers in vicinity. The ‘Langar’ feast was organized in connection to Prakash Utsav celebrations, where the entire congregation savored the tasty Langar which was distributed the entire day to the masses.

~ Ramandeep Singh
~ New Delhi, 30th Nov ’13

Shabad – Kirtan & Turban Typing Competition at Akal Academy, Cheema

17th November, celebrating Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 544th Prakash Purab, local Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara observed Annual Shabad-Kirtan Recitation and Turban Typing Competition organized by ‘Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle’. The event, organized by Bhai Javinder Singh (Cheema Sahib) and Gurdwara Sahib’s Prabhandhak Committee’s special effort saw participation of around 200 Akal Academy students; it […]

17th November, celebrating Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 544th Prakash Purab, local Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara observed Annual Shabad-Kirtan Recitation and Turban Typing Competition organized by ‘Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle’.

The event, organized by Bhai Javinder Singh (Cheema Sahib) and Gurdwara Sahib’s Prabhandhak Committee’s special effort saw participation of around 200 Akal Academy students; it was a spectacular event to witness the young students’ devotional performances especially when they showed up in beautiful turbans.

The program initiated with a special performance of “Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ehe” shabad recitation. The Pradhan (President) of the Gurdwara, S. Kuldeep Singh welcomed all the participants and event in – charges. In the event, S. Pritam Singh Johal, additional D.C. Sangrur, was also present as the Chief Guest.

Punjab Kesri
Punjab Kesri

During the Shabad Kirtan performance, the students enshrined the audience by their recitation of Shabad as per the Ragas prescribed in the Guru Granth Sahib. The Turban typing competition was conducted under S. Charan Singh’s charge with around 100 students participating in the event. The competitions were held amongst the junior and senior level groups, judged by S. Amritpal Singh, S. Maninder Singh Sahni and S. Ravinder Singh.

Laabh Singh Ji, whilst sharing details about the competition, thanked everyone present at the event. In the competitions held, Akal Academy Balverha, Mander and Kaudiwada won 1st three positions respectively whilst Bhadaud and Cheema Sahib (English) received appreciation awards in the Shabad-Kirtan Recitation Competition.

In Junior Turban Tying Competition, Sukhbir Singh, Jaspreet Singh (Balbehra), Kamaldeep Singh (FatehGarh Channa), Davinder Singh and Jaspreet Singh (Bhadaur) won 1st three places respectively. In senior group competitions, Givanpreet Singh (Bhadaud), Maninder Singh, Manveer Singh (FatehGarh Channa) won the 1st three places respectively whereas Sultan Singh (Balbehra ) and Amandeep Singh (Cheema Sahib Punjabi Medium) won appreciation awards. All in all, the event saw a great success with happy winners and happier competitors all motivated to win the next time!

Hail the efforts and help us in our program of Rural Transformation – http://barusahib.org/donate/

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 30th Nov ’13

Renowned Educationalist Ms. Shobha Mathur shares her Intellect with Academy teachers

The Kindergarten Teachers of Akal Academy located at village Dhanal Kalan recently received teaching – techniques upgrade from popular expert education consultant Ms. Shobha Mathur during Kindergarten Workshops observed at the academy last week. The kindergarten teachers acquired some new and innovative teaching upgrades; Ms. Shobha Mathru explicated some interesting live demonstration learning techniques that […]

The Kindergarten Teachers of Akal Academy located at village Dhanal Kalan recently received teaching – techniques upgrade from popular expert education consultant Ms. Shobha Mathur during Kindergarten Workshops observed at the academy last week.

The kindergarten teachers acquired some new and innovative teaching upgrades; Ms. Shobha Mathru explicated some interesting live demonstration learning techniques that were lauded by all the teachers. The skills update obtained during the workshop sessions will make learning a more absorbing, interesting and quick-grasping experience for the young children.

The workshop started with a Shabad Recitation by Grade 1 students followed by a welcome song by  K.G students; students also gave a floral welcome to the Resource Person – Education specialist Ms Shobha Mathur .

Principal of the Akal Academy, Dhanal Kalan – Ms Harpreet Kaur, welcomed Ms.Mathur alongside all the other guests and delegates who were also present during the event, which was held at the conference hall of the academy. In her welcome speech she motivated all the delegates to participate actively and further implement the new methodologies in their real classroom teaching.

All 129 Akal Academies and Institutes, in their relentless pursuit of proving A – class learning and schooling experience to the rural kids, observe similar teaching technique upgrade workshops on a regular basis.

~ Ramandeep Singh
~ New Delhi, 30th Nov ’13

Cheema Mandi Akal Academy Organizes Sikh – Youth Training Camp

Cheema Mandi, 27th November (Sheron) : To make young generation understand Punjabi Traditions, sacrifice’s for Sikh Faith and relevance of Turban, the Kalgidhar Trust – Gurdwara Baru Sahib organized an  8-day series of training camps for ‘Smart Turban-Tying’, ‘Sikh-Martial Arts’ (Gatka Demo) and ‘Horse-Riding-Stunts’ in several different villages including nearby village ‘Bir Kalan’ and ‘Heeron Kala’ Gurdwaras.

Organized under the charge of S. Gurpreet Singh, the camps saw a huge response from young Sikh enthusiasts. On the occasion of closing ceremony at village Bir Kalan’s ‘Smart Turban tying competition’ for youth – Manpreet Singh, Amandeep Singh, Satgur Singh, Gurvinder Singh won 1st to 5th place respectively.

Winners were honored with certificates by Akal Academy Cheema Sahib’s Teachers. On the occasion Granthi Gurdwara Committee Bir Kalan – Bhai Jagseer Singh, Pradhan Bhag Singh, Member Mani Singh, Amrik Singh, Bikar Singh, Nachattar Singh and Sant Baba Bouga of Sikh Heritage Public School (Heeron) alongside Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee’s Granthi Gurbal Singh, Pradhan Jarnail Singh, S. Jasvir Singh, S. Sukhdev Singh, S. Baldev Singh, S. Sukhvinder Singh were present to grace the occasion with school staff.

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Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s fourth bachan will be a Reality SOON…

Unraveling ‘Guru Ki Kashi’ – Akal University at Damdama Sahib! Unveiling the treasure behind the Kalgidhar Dashmesh Pitah – Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s 4th bachan of ‘Guru ki Kashi’ for Damdama Sahib that will give the world Great Spiritual Scholars and Academic Leaders! About 307 years ago, The Tenth Master – Guru Gobind Singh Ji, after […]

Unraveling ‘Guru Ki Kashi’ – Akal University at Damdama Sahib!

Unveiling the treasure behind the Kalgidhar Dashmesh Pitah – Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s 4th bachan of ‘Guru ki Kashi’ for Damdama Sahib that will give the world Great Spiritual Scholars and Academic Leaders!

About 307 years ago, The Tenth Master – Guru Gobind Singh Ji, after sacrificing his four Sahibzadas (young sons) for the Khalsa Panth and blessing the 40 Muktey (‘liberated ones’) at Muktsar, reached Talwandi Sabo, Damdama Sahib and untied his Kamarkassa (the waist-band) and hence the name symbolizing his taking ‘Dam’ there or resting place.  It was here, when Guru Gobind Singh Ji sent his sewadars to get the old Granth Sahib Birh from Dhir Mal to which he refused and sent the sewadars back. Guru Sahib recited the whole Guru Granth Sahib on his own to Bhai Mani Singh who penned it down in 9 months with him. Also Guru Sahib also gave the Santhya (meanings and pronunciations) of each stanza of Gurbani to the general masses. The hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib were also incorporated at appropriate places in the Holy Scripture.

At Talwandi Sabo, the Guru Gobind Singh Ji blessed this region with 4 bachans in interactions with Bhai Dalla who became a devout and initiated into Khalsa with his family. Guru Sahib changed his name from Chaudhary Dalla to Bhai Dalla. The four prophecies being –

  1. Thatthe place will have canals flowing although where there was a sandy desert area.
  2. It will have lots of farms of mangoes, grapes, pomegranates and oranges, although it was full of wild shrubs.
  3. It will have fields full of wheat crops, although wild bushes and grass were visible all around at that time.
    Such was the Master’s conviction that he proclaimed that Gur-Sikhs in future will see it for themselves, the realization of these blessings of canals, fruits and wheat crops.
  4. One day, after completion of the compilation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib as per divine order, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, began sharpening reeds – used for writing the Granth and threw them into the Sarovar (water-tank) and declared,


“Ehe pargateyo hamari Kashi, parhengey yahan dhor matt rasi“


Meaning– “This is our Guru’s Divine Learning Place, which will emerge in future as a great center of divine learning where even duffer people will turn Virtuous and Scholars of Great Knowledge!“

Over a period of time, up till now, with grace of Almighty, three of the four blessings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji have been realized. Rivers and canals are flowing now. Fields are yielding huge wheat crops and the region is full of farms of mangoes, grapes, pomegranates and oranges.

But, 307 years have elapsed and the 4th bachan of Guru Kashi still remains pending, because no one has made efforts to look into bringing it to reality.  We have had 11 ‘Misls’ ruling regimes of Sikhs including Maharaja Ranjit Singh; Patiala’s Raj; Nabha’s Raj; Jind’s Raj andPanthik raj in the state, but unfortunately no one’s attention went towards bringing up Guru Ki Kashi!

Hence, in reverence to the 10th Master, Guru Gobind Singh’s prophecy; the Kalgidhar Trust/ Society has endeavored to establish an International Center for Comparative Religious Studies as a part of AKAL UNIVERSITY with special emphasis on the Teachings of Guru Granth Sahib and establishing center to translate Guru Granth Sahib in original ragas in different languages of the world.

Also, following the message of Guru Nanak to establish Permanent Peace in the World, this place will create crops of  Messengers of Peace, who will spread the message of Universal Brotherhood of mankind throughout the world.

AKAL UNIVERSITY will also develop collaborative academic programs with domestic and foreign universities for new and novel technologies and co-operative programs with local, national and international industries and develop program to train manpower to fulfill the needs of Punjab and India.

Free Education for Under-Privileged

Akal Academies, as a critical part of their ‘Rural Transformation’ mission, pay a prioritized attentiontowards identifying special admission cases for under-Privileged / Rural children, who have critical need for financial assistance; this is done in parallel with our education awareness drives, with help of local volunteers,covering nook & corner in vicinity (as much as 40kms) […]

Akal Academies, as a critical part of their ‘Rural Transformation’ mission, pay a prioritized attentiontowards identifying special admission cases for under-Privileged / Rural children, who have critical need for financial assistance; this is done in parallel with our education awareness drives, with help of local volunteers,covering nook & corner in vicinity (as much as 40kms) of each of its 129 Akal Academies covering around 6450 villages.

The team actively identifies & creates a list of all such cases requiring Free or Sponsored Education during itsAwareness Drive. All Academies admit 10 students from the rural poor so that ‘out of school’ children are brought into the mainstream. In 2013, around 1300 students across all operational Akal Academies, benefitted through Free/Sponsored Education Projects of the Trust. And the Trust commits itself to support these children for 14 years ie. upto Class-XII.

The Trust is striving to support several such children to the best possible extent of its capacity, yet our contribution alone remains confined to serving only a small fraction as the expanse of poverty is large in these regions.

For the aforementioned purpose, The Kalgidhar Trust, alongside its Education Awareness Campaigns in the villages, has additionally paired a unique ‘DeedADay’ child sponsorship Project as an initiative to significantly increase sponsored education enrollments.

An authentication team checks for validation of the identified cases through necessary Govt. documentation& family/house site surveys before the candidatesare enlisted for seeking sponsorship.

‘DeedADay’, a strategically designed ancillary project from the organization, aims to draw education sponsorship support for children of impoverished & under-privileged families, who are deprived of education by offering a unique online platform website DeedADay.in, where volunteers & sponsors from any part of the world can directly select to help & connect to Rural / under privileged children in India who are seeking education sponsorship by simply selecting a child from a real-time roster of kids awaiting sponsorships.

The roster is publicly visible to anyone just on the home page of the website, it further provides all relevant information about the child like family background, age, current academic status alongside amount required for sponsorship etc; so as to assist the sponsor make his selection. Once sponsored, the child’s annual report alongside performance mark-sheet is also made visible to the sponsor regularly, plus the sponsor gets a chance to visit the child at the village anytime he wishes.

The KalgidharTrust, Baru Sahib serves all children, regardless of religion, race, creed, ethnicity, or gender with a special focus on promoting education for girl child.All sponsored children are provided holistic schooling with Value-Based education at the Schools run by the charitable organization The Kalgidhar Trust / Society, having modern infrastructure & facilities like e-classrooms, R.O drinking water, and internet enabled computer labs, library etc& other modern facilities at par with any top private schools in cities.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 25th Nov ’13