Barsi Sant Isher Singh ji Maharaj Rara Sahib Wale 2005

On the 15-16th September 2005, with the ultimate blessing of Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji and Sant Baba Mohan Singh Ji Pehowa Wale celebrated the 30th Salana Barsi at Gurdwara Sachkand Isher Darbar Pehowa of Sri Mann Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Rara Sahib Wale. The annual programme once again proved to be greatly valuable for Sangat across the world, as an amazing 1 million people were present in and around the Gurdwara Complex.

The programme began with hundreds of thousands of members of sangat arriving at Gurdwara Sachkand Isher Darbar Pehowa on 15th September 2005. An Ardaas was carried out in front of Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to bless the programme in being successful and honourable to all attending. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was then most respectfully taken from the Darbar Sahib into the Divan Hall which was especially prepared throughout the whole year to accommodate in excess of 400,00 members of Sangat. Kirtan echoed throughout the entire route whilst Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was taken to the Diwan Hall for commencement of the programme.

At approximately 11am the planned Rehnsbai (all night) proceedings inside the Divan Hall began, in which Kirtanees, Ragis, Thadis, Kavishiris and Sant Mahapuraks performed Kirtan and Katha to illustrate their Devotion and Love for the life of Maharaj Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Rara Sahib Wale. Throughout the day Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji blessed the sangat to carry out many forms of Seva, including seva in the 40,000 sq ft Guru Ka Langar Hall. Whilst Baba Ji aimed to ensure the whole programme remained under control, Langar Wale Baba Ji maintained the production within the Langar Hall aiming to ensure everybody got a portion of the Guru Ka Langar being served.

As the day went on, Sant Mahapuraks from across each and every corner of India arrived at Gurdwara Sachkand Isher Darbar Pehowa, to dedicate their love and emotion for Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Rara Sahib Wale. The number of Sant Mahapuraks reached figures in excess of 100-150 of which all respectfully performed Kirtan and honoured Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji for the Love shown in respect of Maharaj Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Rara Sahib Wale. Many of the Sants told stories of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji's time, effectively portraying the 'Mahaan Atma' 'Blessed Soul' which came upon this Earth between 5th August 1905 - 26th August 1975.

Also present at the Barsi programme were the Jathedars of our Thakats. Jathedar Gianni Joginder Singh Vedanti of Akal Thakat Sahib attended the programme and honoured Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji for his efforts towards living such a dedicated life in up most respect and gratitude for Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Maharaj. Jathedar Gianni Trilochan Singh of Kesgarh Sahib also spoke in favour of Baba Ji's dedication and strength for maintaining such a pure jeevan, and living upon the bachan given to Baba Ji by Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Rara Sahib Wale. Jathedar Gianni Iqbal Singh of Patna Sahib mentioned how Baba Ji's efforts to spread the word of Sikhi throughout the whole world could seen by any member of Guru Ji's Sangat wherever present in the world. He stated with the Almighty blessing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji & Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji's Kirpa, Baba Ji was a 'Blessed Soul', upon this Earth to simply carry out Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Mission.

Each Sant Mahapurak and the Jathedars were all given Siropa’s by Baba Ji to demonstrate the appreciation and happiness which was achieved upon that specific emotional day. On the morning of the 16th September 2005 Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji performed Kirtan and honoured all the sangat including all members from India, Canada, England, United States, Europe, Africa and Australia. Baba Ji aimed to ensure that all members of the sangat acknowledged the fact of the programmes Success, peacefulness and happiness was only due to the Kirpa of Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.