{"id":8096,"date":"2025-08-15T17:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=8096"},"modified":"2026-03-06T18:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:22:39","slug":"from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"From Gurbani to Dumaala &#8211; Kids Shine in Epic Gurmat Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition\/#A_Celebration_of_Faith_Heritage_and_Young_Talent\" >A Celebration of Faith, Heritage, and Young Talent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition\/#Competitions_Rooted_in_Gurmat\" >Competitions Rooted in Gurmat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition\/#Young_Achievers_Big_Inspirations\" >Young Achievers, Big Inspirations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition\/#Heritage_in_Every_Heart\" >Heritage in Every Heart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition\/#Inspiration_for_Students\" >Inspiration for Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/from-gurbani-to-dumaala-kids-shine-in-epic-gurmat-competition\/#Your_Turn_%E2%80%93_Share_the_Inspiration\" >Your Turn &#8211;\u00a0Share the Inspiration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Celebration_of_Faith_Heritage_and_Young_Talent\"><\/span>A Celebration of Faith, Heritage, and Young Talent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Imagine stepping into <strong>Gurdwara Sri Raja Ram, Harchowal.<\/strong> The sacred hall is alive with devotion as children\u2019s voices rise in soulful <strong>Gurbani<\/strong> recitations, their hands gracefully tying dumaalas with pride, and their words flowing through poetry and kavishri that honour <strong>Sikh tradition.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis was was a vibrant tribute by children of many Akal Academies to <strong>Dhan Sri Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji\u2019s 350th Shahidi Shatabdi,<\/strong> where faith and talent walked hand in hand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competitions_Rooted_in_Gurmat\"><\/span>Competitions Rooted in Gurmat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The atmosphere was charged with inspiration as young students showcased their skills in:-<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong>Gurbani Kanth<\/strong> (Recitation)<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong>Dastar &amp; Dumala Tying<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong>Kavishri &amp; Poetry<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022<\/strong> <strong>Gurmat Q&amp;A<\/strong><br \/>\nAmong the shining stars were <strong>67 students<\/strong> from <strong>Akal Academy Tibber Shone,<\/strong> who carried forward the legacy of <strong>Sikhi<\/strong> with <strong>devotion<\/strong> and <strong>discipline.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Young_Achievers_Big_Inspirations\"><\/span>Young Achievers, Big Inspirations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Sidakpreet Kaur (Class 6) &#8211;<\/strong> <em>2nd in Gurbani Kanth<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Mahikpreet Kaur (Class 12) &#8211;<\/strong> <em>1st in Dumala Contest<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Okarpreet Kaur (Class 8) &#8211;<\/strong> <em>2nd in Dumala Contest<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Arshpreet Kaur (Class 11) &#8211;<\/strong> <em>3rd in Dumala Contest<\/em><br \/>\nTheir medals and certificates weren\u2019t just rewards they were symbols of commitment to <strong>Sikh values<\/strong> and <strong>culture.<\/strong> Teachers and principals too were honoured for nurturing these seeds of <strong>Sikhi.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heritage_in_Every_Heart\"><\/span>Heritage in Every Heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What made the day unforgettable was the way every student left feeling deeper connected to their roots, proud torchbearers of the values of sacrifice, discipline, and faith that <strong>Guru Sahib<\/strong> stood for.<br \/>\n<strong>350 years<\/strong> of <strong>Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji\u2019s<\/strong> legacy echoed in the innocent voices of children who are now carrying it forward.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiration_for_Students\"><\/span>Inspiration for Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This <strong>Gurmat<\/strong> competition reminded us all that:-<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Learning<\/strong> is not only about <strong>academics<\/strong> it is about <strong>values.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Our <strong>heritage<\/strong> is a <strong>strength, guiding us through life.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Every effort to <strong>practice Sikhi,<\/strong> no matter how small, <strong>shapes us into better humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Turn_%E2%80%93_Share_the_Inspiration\"><\/span>Your Turn &#8211;\u00a0Share the Inspiration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Faith moves mountains and hearts.<br \/>\nWhat\u2019s one moment of faith that inspires you in your daily life? 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