Jantri 2025 - Baru Sahib Kalgidhar Trust

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The Kalgidhar Trust – Baru Sahib

The Kalgidhar Trust is located in Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh [1]. They can be contacted at info@barusahib.org or by mobile phone at 09816400509 or 09816400510 [1].

Key Figures

Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji (1926 – 2022) was a recipient of Padma Shri, Shiromani Panth Ratan, and Viddia Martand titles [1].
Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj (1866 – 1927) held M.A., LLB. (Pb.), and AM (Harvard USA) degrees [1].
Sant Teja Singh Ji Maharaj (1877 – 1965) [1].

Sant Sewak Almanac – 2025

The Sant Sewak Almanac for the year 2025 corresponds to Nanaksahi 556-557 and Bikrami Samvat 2081-82 [1]. It is also known as ‘sMq syvk jMqrI – 2025’ [1].

Gurduara Janam Asthan Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj, Cheema Sahib (Sangrur)

This sacred place marks the birthplace of the great Brahm Giani Siriman Sant Baba Attar Singh Ji Maharaj of the 20th century, who was born on March 17, 1866 [1, 2]. His father was S. Karam Singh Ji and his mother was Mata Bholi Kaur Ji [2, 3].

In 1959, Sant Teja Singh Ji initiated the Sewa (service) of the Gurduara Sahib at this location, starting with a few houses in the vicinity [3]. He proclaimed that the birthplace of Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj, who performed कठिन जप-तप साध (intense meditation) and great efforts for the benefit of mankind, should be as beautiful and high as possible [3]. Following the wishes of the Sangat, the Akal Sewa (eternal service) for the construction of 9 मंजिला गुरु-घर (nine-story Guru’s house) commenced [3]. By the Will of God, the Sewa of the first four stories was completed [3].

Sant Teja Singh Ji passed away in Cheema Sahib on July 3, 1965, after overseeing the Sewa of the first four stories [4]. Subsequently, the remaining five stories were completed under the guidance of Sant Baba Santokh Singh Ji and Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji [4]. On July 11, 1987, after the passing of Sant Baba Santokh Singh Ji, the Sewa of this Asthan (place) was entrusted to Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji by the Nagar (town) and Panchayat [4]. Since then, the Sewa of this Asthan has been operating under the management of the Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib under the leadership of Baba Ji [4]. Following the Akal Chalana (passing) of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji on January 29, 2022, the Sewa of this sacred place was handed over to Bhai Jagjit Singh Ji on February 10, 2022, by the collective Sangat of the town and area [5]. Currently, all Sewas are being performed here with the support of the Sangat under the able guidance of Bhai Jagjit Singh Ji through the Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib [5].

Brief History of Guruduara Janam Asthan, Cheema Sahib

Guru ka Atut Langar (community kitchen) is available 24 hours a day [5].
An uninterrupted series of Sri Akhand Path Sahib (continuous recitation of the holy scripture) has been ongoing since November 9, 1988 [5].
An Akal Gurmat Sangeet Vidhyala (academy of divine Sikh music) is running, where children are taught Gurbani and Gurmat, as well as stringed instruments [5, 6].
Education up to the twelfth grade is also provided completely free of charge [6].

Annual Samagams (congregations) held at this Asthan:

Janam Dihwara (birth anniversary) Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj: 15th to 17th March [6, 7].
Barsi (death anniversary) Sant Teja Singh Ji Maharaj: 1st to 3rd July [6, 8, 9].
Barsi Sant Baba Santokh Singh Ji and Bhai Darshan Singh Ji: 9th to 11th July [6, 9].
Salana Yaadgar Samagam (annual remembrance congregation) – Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji: 22nd-23rd November [6, 10].
The auspicious day of Masia (new moon) is celebrated with great enthusiasm every month, and Amrit Sanchar (initiation ceremony) is performed [6, 11].

The first grinding and polishing of the marble laid in 1991 is currently underway [11]. Sangat is encouraged to contribute with their Tan (body), Man (mind), and Dhan (wealth) to receive the blessings of the Guru’s house [11].

Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj (1866-1927)

Born on March 17, 1866, in Pind Cheema Sahib, Tehsil Sunam, District Sangrur, Punjab, to father S. Karam Singh Ji and mother Bholi Kaur Ji [2]. He established a school for girls in Mastuana Sahib in 1906 [2, 12]. He also established Akal Degree College in Mastuana Sahib [12]. He administered Amrit (holy nectar) to 1.4 million people, inducting them into the Khalsa Panth [12]. He laid the foundation stone of Banaras Hindu University [12, 13]. He undertook непрерывное (uninterrupted) Nam Simran (remembrance of God’s name) for the alleviation of human suffering [12]. He integrated worldly and spiritual education for the complete development of human beings [12]. He facilitated the Sewa of historical Gurudwaras [12, 14]. In 1883, following the orders of his parents and the divine will, he joined the Fauj (army) in Ferozepur [12]. Sant Ji connected Sangats in Pathohar, Rawalpindi, Malwa, Doaba, Majha, Delhi, and every part of the country with the Guru’s word [14]. In 1888, he left his service in the Fauj and traveled on foot from Dera Ghazi Khan to Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded [14]. He facilitated great Sewa at Gur Sagar Mastuana, Guru Kashi Damdama Sahib, and many other Gurudwaras [14]. He established Mastuana Sahib as a major center of Sikhism, initiating the study of both worldly sciences and the Brahm-Vidya (divine knowledge) of Guru Nanak Sahib there [14]. He instructed Sant Teja Singh Ji to develop the Khalsa’s hidden Tapo Asthan (place of meditation) in the Nahan state of the Himalayan mountains, which Sant Teja Singh Ji later manifested in the form of Baru Sahib [14, 15]. He attained Sachkhand Pyana (passed away) on February 1, 1927 [15].

Important Teachings of Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj:

Reciting Naam (God’s name) is the primary duty of all beings [16, 17].
Constantly reciting Naam with full enthusiasm and force in the presence of Akal Purkh (the Timeless Being) generates an अद्भुत शक्ति (amazing power) that sustains countless suns, moons, realms, universes, and the entire creation [18].
Method of Naam Simran (remembrance of God’s name): Begin by reciting aloud with the tongue, understanding Akal Purkh to be present within or nearby. Then, close the lips and slowly recite “Waheguru” in the consciousness. The third stage involves breathing: with each inhale, “Wahi” goes in, and with each exhale, “Guru” goes out [18, 19].
Ridhi Sidhi (worldly powers) are nothing; the spiritual state is far beyond them [8, 20].
Humility and compassion do not come without Sewa (selfless service) [20].
Trikuti Khulna (opening of the third eye) or attaining Turia Pad (the fourth state) is rising above the three qualities of Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva. Dasam Dwar Khulna (opening of the tenth gate) is when one’s consciousness reaches the Nirankar (formless) [20].
“Sabdu Guru Surat Dhuni Chela” (The Word is the Guru, consciousness the disciple) [21]. The Shabad (divine word) is the Guru from beginning to end. The physical body is never the Guru. Gurmukhs (God-oriented individuals), Brahm Gyanis (knower of God), and Mahapurshs (great beings) are in the form of the Shabad, not the physical body. Therefore, worshipping the physical body is incorrect [21]. “Bani Guru Guru Hai Bani Vich Bani Amrit Sare” (The Word is the Guru, the Guru is the Word, within the Word is all the nectar of immortality) [21].

Sant Teja Singh Ji Maharaj (1877-1965)

Born on May 14, 1877, in Pind Balowali, Gujranwala (Pakistan) [7]. He completed his B.A. at the age of 24 [7]. At 25, he passed the civil services exam [7]. At 36, he fought a legal battle and secured the right of permanent residency for Indians in Canada [7, 13]. At 42, he became the first Principal of the Teacher Training College of Banaras Hindu University, contributing to the university’s success [7, 13]. In 1900, at 23, he passed his post-graduate examination in Arts with a gold medal [13]. In 1902, at 27, he became the honorary Sikh Vice-Principal of Khalsa College Amritsar [13, 22]. In 1904, at 29, he became the first Sikh student at Cambridge University, London, and secured the right for Sikhs to attend with their Dastars (turbans) [13]. In 1906, he established the first Gurudwara Sahib in London and also the first Gurudwara Sahib in Canada by 1912 [13, 22]. In 1910, at 34, he became the first Sikh student at Harvard University in America, securing the right for Sikhs to attend with their Dastars [22]. In 1911, he promoted the Baani Prachar-Prasar (propagation of the Word) of Sikhism throughout India (including present-day Pakistan) [22]. In 1913, he sat at the sacred land of Paonta Sahib and wrote the biography of Sant Attar Singh Ji [22]. In 1919, at 28, he became the first Sikh Principal of Khalsa College Amritsar [22]. In 1905, he served as a Jathedar (leader) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib according to the Hukam (edict) of the Khalsa Panth in 1921 [22, 23]. In 1923, at 46, he became the Principal of Akal Degree College, Mastuana Sahib [23]. Before attaining Sachkhand Pyana, Sant Attar Singh Ji entrusted the Seva of the ongoing Baani Karyas (works related to the Word) to Sant Teja Singh Ji in 1927 [23]. In 1932, he initiated the ساخت (construction) of Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib at Cheema Sahib, a place sanctified by the touch of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s feet and blessed by Sant Attar Singh Ji through Jap-Tap [23]. In 1949, he first met Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji and Dr. Khem Singh Ji at Khalsa College Amritsar [23]. Sriman Sant Baba Teja Singh Ji attained Sachkhand Pyana in 1965 [24, 25]. He traveled to the eastern countries in 1952 and African countries in 1954 to propagate the true Word of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji [25]. In 1956, at the age of 79, he delivered a lecture on ‘World Eternal Peace’ at the ‘Eighth World Parliament’ held in Shizuoka, Japan. In the same year, he manifested the Tapo-Bhumi (land of meditation) Gurudwara Baru Sahib (H.P.) [25]. In 1959, he laid the foundation stone of Gurdwara Janam Asthan Sahib at the birthplace of Sant Attar Singh Ji in Cheema Sahib [25]. In 1963, at the age of 86, he founded the Kalgidhar Trust [25]. In 1965, at the age of 88, he attained Sachkhand Pyana [25, 26].

Golden Words of Sant Teja Singh Ji for Following the Gurmat Path:

The true yearning to meet the Creator: Just as someone desires good clothes and food, if the longing to meet Akal Purkh is equally intense, that lover can experience the bliss of spiritual ecstasy [26].
Purifying the inner self [26].
Daily Gurmat practice: Waking up in the Amrit Vela (three hours before sunrise), bathing, practicing the Waheguru Gurmantra, reciting Nitnem (daily prayers), and attending Guru’s Diwan (congregation) [26, 27]. Reciting Rehras Sahib in the evening, attending Diwan, and reciting Kirtan Sohila before sleeping [27]. Continuously practicing Gur Shabad (Guru’s word) while working, walking, sitting, and standing throughout the day. Earning a righteous living and donating Dasvandh (one-tenth of income) [27].
Four things along with Simran (remembrance) and Kirtan (singing hymns) [27, 28]:
1. “Ghal Khae Kich Hathahu De” (Earn your living by the sweat of your brow and give something in charity) [28].
2. “Mithat Neevi Nanaka Gun Changaiya Tatt” (Sweetness and humility, O Nanak, are the essence of good virtues) [28].
3. “Farida Je Tu Akal Latifu Kale Likh Na Lekh, Apnivre Girevan Mih Sir Neevan Kar Dekh” (Farid, if you consider yourself wise, do not write bad deeds. Look into your own collar and see) [28].
4. “Daya Jave Jia Ki Kich Punnu Daan Karei” (Show compassion to all beings and perform some good deeds and charity) [28].
Enduring someone’s criticism is the highest form of Tap (austerity) [29].
The ‘Sahaj-Avastha’ (state of equipoise of the mind) comes through Simran with every breath [30].

Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji Maharaj (1926-2022) – Vidya Martand (Sun of Knowledge)

Born in Pind Bharial Lahri, District Pathankot, Punjab, in 1926 [29]. He started the first Akal Academy with 5 students in 1986 [29]. He established the Akal Charitable Hospital in 1990 [29, 31-33]. In 1990, he initiated the Bhai Kanhaiya Welfare Center for training girls, spiritual congregations, and teaching [31]. The second Akal Academy was built in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, in 1993 [31]. 16 more Akal Academies were established by 1998 [31]. A drug de-addiction center was opened in Cheema Sahib in 2003 [31]. Under the ‘Akal Rozgar Yojana’ (Akal Employment Scheme), employment was provided to girls from low-income families in 2006 [31]. Eternal University Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, recognized by the State Legislative Assembly, and 19 new Akal Academies started their academic session in 2008 [31]. The foundation stone of Akal University at Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, was laid in 2012 [31, 34]. Free admissions were given to 832 students in Akal Academies under the ‘Educate to Elevate Program’ in 2013 [34]. The 101st Akal Academy started in Chuni Kalan in 2011 [34]. In 2014, ₹9536 children received free/subsidized education [34]. By 2017, ₹280,52 students received free/subsidized education [34]. In 2015, the building of the world’s first Sikh I.B. School was completed, and admissions began [34]. In 2015, the first session of Akal University Sabo Ki Talwandi, dedicated to the prophecy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, started with 465 students [34]. He attained Sachkhand Pyana at the age of 96 in 2017 [35].

Sayings of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji:

A Sikh is one who, by reining in their mind, surrenders their being to the Guru’s feet [36].

Educational Initiatives of The Kalgidhar Trust

The trust runs 129 schools, providing modern and Gurmat education to 70,000 students [37, 38]. This number continues to grow [38].
Special provisions for fee concessions are available for children from poor and needy families at Gurudwara Baru Sahib, following the teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji and the aspirations of Sant Attar Singh Ji and Sant Teja Singh Ji [30, 39].
Approximately 7,255 students from needy families are receiving free education under the ‘Mata Bholi Ji Scheme’ [37, 39].
Around 24,531 students are receiving partial fee waivers [39].
Free education is being provided to the children of farmers who committed suicide due to financial distress [37, 40].
Children of Granthis (priests), Pathis (scripture readers), Ragis (hymn singers), and preachers of Gurudwaras in the vicinity of Akal Academies are also receiving completely free education [37, 40].
Out of 70,000 students studying in 129 Akal Academies, 31,786 are receiving free/subsidized education [37]. This includes:
- 7,255 children from needy families under the Mata Bholi Ji Scheme [37].
- 18,188 girls from backward classes and needy families [37].
- 4,654 children of martyred soldiers and landless heroes [37].
- 561 children from accident-affected families [37].
- 1,059 children of Gurudwara Granthis [37].
- 69 children of farmers who committed suicide and martyred farmers [37].
Eternal University, established under the Himachal Pradesh Government Act No. 3 of 2009, offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs [41-45]. It is the **First Girls University of Northern India** [41]. It is recognized by UGC, AICTE, INC, NCTE, DSIR, DBT, and DRDO and is NAAC and ICAR accredited [45].
Akal College of Music for Girls at Gurudwara Baru Sahib provides free education up to B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels in Music [46]. Students learn Harmonium and various stringed instruments [46].
Akal Gurmat Sangeet Vidhyalas are also running at Baru Sahib and Cheema Sahib for boys aged 12 to 25, providing free education in Tabla, Kirtan, Gurbani Santhya, Gurmat Vidya, and studies up to the tenth and twelfth grades [46].
Akal Panthic Stri Vikas Sanstha (Akal Panthic Women’s Development Organization) provides free vocational training and religious education to girls from poor rural backgrounds [46-48]. Over 320 girls are currently enrolled in various courses [47].

Healthcare Initiatives – Akal Charitable Hospital

A five-story Akal Charitable Hospital is located at Gurudwara Baru Sahib, equipped with expert doctors and staff [32].
Free OPD treatment is provided to approximately 100 patients daily [33].
4-5 free medical camps are organized annually, with around 2,000 patients treated in each camp [33].
Approximately 300-400 surgeries for various ailments and around 250 eye surgeries are performed annually in these camps [33].
Specialist doctors from Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Mumbai volunteer for these camps [33, 49].
‘Operation Rainbow Canada’ involved a team of 27 specialists performing over 300 plastic surgeries at Baru Sahib [49].

Drug De-addiction Centers – Akal Nasha-Chhudao Kendras

The Kalgidhar Trust has been running a drug de-addiction campaign since 2004, starting from Gurudwara Janam Asthan Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj, Cheema Sahib [49].
They operate specialized Akal Nasha-Chhudao Kendras (drug de-addiction centers) that provide effective treatment for dependence on all types of drugs [50].
The aim is to provide the best services at the minimum cost [50].
The centers are staffed with psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists, counselors, nurses, pharmacists, health workers, and lab technicians [50].
Treatment includes modern medical and psychological approaches along with spiritual support [50].
Facilities include a peaceful environment, open space, 24-hour electricity, bed capacity at Baru Sahib and Cheema Sahib, proper RO system for clean drinking water, cost concessions for needy/poor patients, 24-hour nursing staff, medical and psychological counseling, yoga and gym, indoor games, dish TV, and a library [51].
Over 45,000 patients receive free annual treatment in the OPD [51].
Over 265 multi-surgical camps are organized annually, performing free surgeries for over 7,758 patients [51, 52].
Over 36,476 patients receive annual treatment in the EPI [52].

Important Dates and Events (2025)

January 2025

January 1: Barsi, Sant Baba Sujan Singh Ji, Karol Bagh and Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
January 6: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
January 10-12: Barsi, Sant Ram Singh Ji, Mandher, Mansa (Akal Academy Mandher)
January 13: Lohri
January 13-14: Maghi Smagam, Gurdwara Damdama Sahib Gomti, Pilibhit, U.P.
January 14: Mela Maghi (Muktsar Sahib)
January 17-18: Namdhari Shaheedi Jor Mela (Malerkotla)
January 27: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji (Amritsar Sahib)
January 27-29: Barsi, Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)
January 30: Barsi, Sant Atar Singh Ji, Gurdwara Joti Sarup Sahib, Nabha Gate, Sangrur

February 2025

February 1: Barsi, Sant Atar Singh Ji, Mastuana Sahib (Sangrur)
February 2: Mela Basant Panchami
February 2: Salana Gurmat Smagam (Kaka Manjit Singh), Akal Academy, Purana Wala (Moga)
February 3: Salana Gurmat Smagam, in memory of Sant Baba Visakha Singh Ji, Akal Academy Dadehar Sahib (Amritsar)
February 4: Gurmat Smagam, in memory of Bhai Manjh Ji, Akal Academy Chulung (Jalandhar)
February 8-9: Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, New Delhi
February 9: Vadda Ghallughara (Kup Rohira)
February 10: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Harrai Sahib Ji
February 11: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji
February 12: Janam Divas Bhagat Ravidas Ji
February 21: Salana Sant Smagam, Sant Atar Singh Ji Mastuana Wale, Shaheedi Saka Sri Nankana Sahib and Sri Gangsar Jaito
February 22-23: Salana Gurmat Smagam in memory of Sant Atar Singh Ji, Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Khar, Mumbai by Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib

March 2025

March 1-2: Salana Gurmat Smagam in memory of Sant Atar Singh Ji, Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Jalandhar
March 4: Jor Mela Dera Baba Nanak
March 5: Shaheedi Jor Mela Baba Tara Singh Ji, Village Wan (Tarn Taran)
March 14: Holi
March 15: Hola Mahalla (Sri Anandpur Sahib)
March 15-17: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sant Atar Singh Ji Mastuana, Gurdwara Janam Asthan and Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib Cheema (Sangrur)
March 23-25: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sant Baba Nidhan Singh Ji (Hazur Sahib Wale) Phindsa, Ludhiana
March 30: Salana Gurmat Smagam, Sant Atar Singh Ji Mastuana Sahib Wale, Ludhiana

April 2025

April 2-4: Janam (Birth Anniversary) Bebe Nanaki Ji, Gurdwara Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala)
April 9: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji
April 9: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Ji (Patiala)
April 12-13: Salana Vaisakhi Smagam, Gurdwara Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)
April 13: Vaisakhi Jor Mela
April 13: Mela Guru Ki Kashi (Damdama Sahib)
April 18: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
April 20: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Bhagat Dhanna Ji, Dhuan Kalan, District Tonk (Rajasthan)
April 20: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
April 28: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji
April 30 – May 1: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)

May 2025

May 3: Shaheedi Jor Mela Chali Mukte (Muktsar Sahib)
May 3: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sant Baba Jawala Ji Harkhowal Wale (Hoshiarpur)
May 7: Sri Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
May 9: Barsi, Jathedar Chet Singh Ji, 96 Krori Budha Dal
May 11: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Amardas Ji
May 14: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sant Teja Singh Ji Badripur (Paonta Sahib)
May 16: Chhota Ghallughara (Kahnuwan)
May 22: Shaheedi Saka Sri Paonta Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)
May 30: Barsi, Baba Kharak Singh Ji Beer Baba Budha Sahib (Amritsar)
May 30: Shaheedi (Martyrdom), Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

June 2025

June 4: Saka Neela Tara (Amritsar)
June 6: Shaheedi (Martyrdom), Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale
June 11: Jor Mela, Gurdwara Sri Reetha Sahib, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
June 11: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Bhagat Kabir Ji
June 12: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
June 18-20: Barsi Sant Atar Singh Ji Atal Kala (Bathinda)
June 25: Shaheedi Divas (Martyrdom Day), Baba Banda Singh Bahadur
June 28: Jor Mela, Gurdwara Chilla Sahib (Sirsa)
June 29: Barsi, Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji
June 29: Barsi, Sant Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale

July 2025

July 1-3: Barsi, Sant Teja Singh Ji, Gurdwara Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)
July 1-3: Barsi, Sant Teja Singh Ji, Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib, Cheema (Sangrur)
July 2: Sirjana Divas (Creation Day), Sri Akal Takht Sahib
July 5: Barsi, Sant Teja Singh Ji, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi
July 5: Miri-Piri Divas (Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji)
July 9: Shaheedi Divas (Martyrdom Day), Bhai Mani Singh Ji
July 9-11: Barsi, Sant Baba Santokh Singh Ji and Bhai Darshan Singh Ji, Gurdwara Janam Asthan Cheema Sahib (Sangrur)
July 16: Shaheedi (Martyrdom), Bhai Taru Singh Ji
July 19: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Harikrishan Sahib Ji
July 31: Shaheedi Din (Martyrdom Day), Shaheed Sardar Udham Singh Ji

August 2025

August 4: Barsi Sant Nidhan Singh Ji, Hazur Sahib Wale, Phindsa, Ludhiana
August 4: Barsi, Sant Nidhan Singh Ji, Hazur Sahib, Nanded
August 5: Barsi, Bhagat Puran Singh Ji, Pingalwara Amritsar
August 5: Namdhari Shaheedi Mela, Raikot
August 8: Morcha Guru Ka Bagh
August 9: Rakhrhi and Mela Rakhr Punia, Baba Bakala (Amritsar)
August 16: Barsi, Sant Kartar Singh Ji Khalsa, Bhindranwale
August 24: Pahila Prakash (First Installation), Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
August 25: Mela Baba Bohlagir, Cheema Sahib (Sangrur)
August 26: Janam Divas (Birth Anniversary), Bhai Daya Singh Ji, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
August 26: Barsi, Sant Ishar Singh Ji, Rara Sahib
August 28: Barsi, Baba Nand Singh Ji, Kaleran Wale
August 29: Sampuranta Divas (Completion Day), Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
August 30: Barsi, Sant Shahbeg Singh Ji, Rajouri Garden, Delhi
August 30: Babe Da Viah (Batala)

September 2025

September 2: Jor Mela, Gurdwara Sri Kandh Sahib (Batala)
September 5-7: Barsi, Shaheed Mehtab Singh Ji, Mirankot (Amritsar)
September 15: Jor Mela Bhai Behlo Ji, Village Phaphre Bhaike (Mansa)
September 16: Joti Jot (Merging with the Divine Light), Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
September 17: Salana Barsi, Dr. Khem Singh Gill, Gurdwara Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)
September 18-20: Barsi, Bhai Ghannaiya Ji, Sri Anandpur Sahib
September 19: Gurgaddi Divas (Succession Day), Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji (Sri Khadur Sahib)
September 28: Janam Din (Birth Anniversary), Shaheed Bhagat Singh Ji

October 2025

October 2: Bandi Chhor Divas (Prisoner Release Day), Bibi Kaulan Ji Bhalai Kendra Amritsar
October 2: Dussehra
October 6: Barsi, Sant Baba Ishar Singh Ji Kaleran Wale
October 6-7: Mela Beer Baba Budha Sahib Ji (Amritsar Sahib)
October 8: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Ramdas Ji
October 21: Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali)
October 22: Vishwakarma Divas
October 23: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Baba Budha Sahib Ji, Kathu Nangal (Amritsar)
October 23: Gurgaddi Divas Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Nanded)
October 25: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sant Baba Sujan Singh Ji, Karol Bagh and Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
October 27: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Baba Banda Singh Ji Bahadur, Rajouri, Jammu
October 29: Janam Baba Nand Singh Ji, Kaleran
October 30: Saka Panja Sahib (Pakistan)
October 31: Mela Achal Batala

November 2025

November 2: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Bhagat Namdev Ji, Ghuman (Gurdaspur)
November 3: Janam Divas (Birth Anniversary), Mata Sahib Kaur Ji
November 5: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
November 15: Shaheedi Dihwara (Martyrdom Day), Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji (Amritsar)
November 22-23: Salana Gurmat Smagam, dedicated to the sweet memory of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, Gurdwara Janam Asthan Cheema Sahib
November 23-25: Salana Jor Mela, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Dhubri Sahib, Assam
November 25: Shaheedi Divas (Martyrdom Day), Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
November 26: Namdhari Shaheedi Mela (Ludhiana)
November 28: Akal Chalana (Demise), Bhai Mardana Ji
November 28-30: Salana Jor Mela, Sant Baba Ram Singh Ji, Sant Baba Buta Singh Ji, Pakka Dera, Nirmal Kutia, Cheema Sahib
November 30: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji
November 30: Barsi, Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji Kar Sewa Patiale Wale

December 2025

December 4: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary) Bhagat Sain Ji, Sohal, Jhabal (Amritsar)
December 5: Janam Din (Birth Anniversary), Bhai Veer Singh Ji (Amritsar)
December 6-8: Gurmat Smagam, dedicated to the sweet memory of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, Gurdwara Janam Asthan Cheema Sahib
December 14: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji
December 22: Shaheedi Jor Mela Vade Sahibzade Chamkaur Sahib
December 22: Janam Dihwara (Birth Anniversary), Baba Atal Rai Ji Amritsar
December 24: Barsi, Sant Thakur Singh Ji Bhindranwale, Damdami Taksal (Mehta)
December 26: Janam Divas (Birth Anniversary), Shaheed Sardar Udham Singh Ji
December 26-28: Shaheedi Jor Mela, Fatehgarh Sahib (Sirhind)
December 27: Avtar Purb (Birth Anniversary), Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Sangrand, Puranmashi, and Masia Dates for 2025

The document provides a detailed calendar of Sangrand, Puranmashi (full moon), and Masia (new moon) dates for each month of 2025 [2, 8-12, 14-16, 24, 29, 30, 32, 35-38, 41, 45, 47, 52, 53, 55-76]. Please refer to the source document for the specific dates for each month.

Amritvela Program at Tapo-Bhumi Gurdwara Baru Sahib (H.P.)

Strike on Nagara (drum): 12:20 AM [77].
Ardas (prayer) and Hukamnama Sahib (divine order): 12:20 to 12:30 AM [77].
Jaap (recitation) of Waheguru Gurmantra: 12:30 to 1:05 AM [77].
Path (recitation) of Nitnem: 1:05 to 2:10 AM [77].
Ardas and Hukamnama Sahib: 2:10 to 2:20 AM [77].
Kirtan (hymn singing) of Asa Ki Var: 2:20 to 3:30 AM [77].
Path of Sukhmani Sahib: 3:30 to 4:30 AM [77].
Jaap of Waheguru Gurmantra: 4:30 to 5:00 AM [77].
Path of Nitnem: 5:00 to 6:00 AM [77].
Ardas and Hukamnama Sahib: 6:00 to 6:15 AM [77].
Nitnem by young children: 6:15 to 7:15 AM [78].
Ardas and Hukamnama Sahib: 7:15 to 7:30 AM [78].

Evening Program

Path of Sukhmani Sahib: 4:00 to 5:00 PM [78].
Shabad Kirtan: 5:00 to 6:00 PM [78].
Rehras Sahib and Aarti: 6:00 to 7:10 PM [78].
Ardas and Samapti (conclusion): 7:10 to 7:30 PM [78].

Contact Information

Kalgidhar Trust (Head Office), Gurdwara Baru Sahib (H.P.): Via Rajgarh, P.O. Baru Sahib, Tehsil Pachhad, District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh-173701, Phone: 9805210000, 9816400509, 9816455664, Email: info@barusahib.org, Website: www.barusahib.org [79].
Gurduara Janam Asthan Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj, Cheema Sahib (Punjab): Village & P.O. Cheema, Tehsil Sunam, District Sangrur, Punjab, Phone: 9216615108, 9815983693, 7717588073 [80].
Paonta Sahib (H.P.): Gurdwara Sant Colony, Badri Nagar, Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, Bhai Singara Singh – 9805271183, 7832071313 [80].
Delhi: Gurdwara Sant Shahbeg Singh Ji, F-3, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi-110027, Phone: 9910432432, 9871379737 [80].
Mohali: C-120 Industrial Area, Phase-8, Mohali, Phone: 9888885969, 8894164611 [80].
Moga (Punjab): Kartar Niwas, सामने 10 नं: गली, Near Purani Chungi, Amritsar Road, Moga, Punjab, Phone: 9875987012, 9888848533 [80].
Jalandhar: Akal Academy Dhanal Kalan, Tehsil & District Jalandhar, Phone: 9357666111, 9875987020 [81].
Uttar Pradesh: Akal Academy Gomti, Navodia Sultanpur, District Pilibhit (U.P.), Phone: 8630722432, 7508665512 [81].
Haryana: Akal Academy Salemkhera Tehsil & District Fatehabad, Phone: 9896661570 [81].
Rajasthan: Akal Academy 10th, Ganganagar, Phone: 9915784563 [81].
Canada: 3545 32 Ave N.E. Calgary Alberta, T1Y6M6T, +1 403-291-2712, Email: canada@barusahib.org [81].
England: 1st Floor, 30 Merrick Road, Southall, Middlesex, London UB2 4AU, +44 7702557495, +44 7711382621, +44 2085718139, +44 7459323040, Email: uk@barusahib.org [81].
America: Ravideep Kaur “Executive Fundraising Chair”, 2565 Thresher Circle, Plano, TX 75075, Tel.: 972-693-1077, 469-478-7984, E-mail: mukta@barusahib.org [82].
For more information, you can also contact: Gurdwara Baru Sahib (H.P.) – 9816455664; F-3, Rajouri Garden (New Delhi) – 9871379737; Cheema Sahib, Sangrur (Punjab) – 9816200347; Chandigarh – 9875987087 [36, 79].

Distance of Baru Sahib from Various Cities

Chandigarh: 135 km [79].
Nahan: 80 km [79].
Solan: 60 km [79].

Bus Schedule To and From Baru Sahib

Buses Leaving from Baru Sahib

PRTC Baru Sahib 05:55 to Bathinda 19:00 [82].
Lovely Bus Baru Sahib 06:35 to Shimla 11:30 [82].
Atari Bus Baru Sahib 06:35 to Nahan 09:30 [82].
HRTC Baru Sahib 07:10 to Nahan 11:30 [82].
Lucky Bus Baru Sahib 07:30 to Rajgarh 08:35 [82].
Aryan Bus Baru Sahib 07:30 to Solan (Washni) 10:15 [82].
Meenu Bus Baru Sahib 07:40 to Nahan 11:00 [82].
XS Bus Baru Sahib 08:30 to Solan 12:00 [82].
Deepu Bus Baru Sahib 10:30 to Rajgarh 11:30 [82].
HRTC Baru Sahib 11:30 to Rajgarh 12:30 [82].
Chauhan Bus Baru Sahib 13:00 to Rajgarh 14:00 [82].
Lucky Bus Baru Sahib 13:50 to Rajgarh 15:00 [82].
HRTC Baru Sahib 14:00 to Nahan (Bagthan) 19:00 [82].
Deepu Bus Baru Sahib 14:30 to Nahan 18:20 [82].
Meenu Bus Baru Sahib 16:30 to Rajgarh 17:30 [82].
Aryan Bus Baru Sahib 17:20 to Khairi 17:30 [82].
HRTC Baru Sahib 17:30 to Rajgarh 18:30 [82].
Atari Bus Baru Sahib 18:00 to Rajgarh 19:00 [82].

Buses Arriving at Baru Sahib

Atari Bus Rajgarh 05:10 to Baru Sahib 06:20 [83].
HRTC Rajgarh 05:40 to Baru Sahib 07:10 [83].
Meenu Bus Rajgarh 06:40 to Baru Sahib 07:30 [83].
Aryan Bus Khairi 07:15 to Baru Sahib 07:30 [83].
Deepu Bus Nahan 06:40 to Baru Sahib 10:30 [83].
HRTC Nahan 07:15 to Baru Sahib 11:30 [83].
Chauhan Bus Rajgarh 10:40 to Baru Sahib 12:10 [83].
Lucky Bus Rajgarh 11:30 to Baru Sahib 13:00 [83].
HRTC Rajgarh 12:20 to Baru Sahib 14:00 [83].
Deepu Bus Rajgarh 13:20 to Baru Sahib 14:30 [83].
Meenu Bus Nahan 01:00 to Baru Sahib 16:30 [83].
XS Bus Solan 12:45 to Baru Sahib 16:45 [83].
Lucky Bus Rajgarh 16:00 to Baru Sahib 17:15 [83].
Aryan Bus Solan (Washni) 13:30 to Baru Sahib 17:20 [83].
HRTC Nahan 13:20 to Baru Sahib 17:30 [83].
Atari Bus Nahan 14:35 to Baru Sahib 18:00 [83].
PRTC Bus Bathinda 06:00 to Baru Sahib 18:30 [83].
Lovely Bus Shimla 13:05 to Baru Sahib 19:15 [83].

CBSE Exams 2024 – District Toppers from Akal Academies

In the CBSE Exams 2024, **20 out of 21 District Toppers were girls from Akal Academies** [84]. There were **21 District Toppers from 17 Academies in 12 Districts** [84]. The document lists the names and achievements of these toppers [84-86].