Tour of The United States of America Dec 2007 - Jan 2008
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With the blessing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Sant Baba Mann Singh Ji visited the United States of America from late December 2007 until January 2008. Sangat throughout the United States approached various Gurdwara Sahibs and requested them to invite Baba Ji to celebrate the New Year and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Gurpurb. Having been long awaited Baba Ji landed at JFK International Airport on the 29th December 2007, to be welcomed by various Jathebandiya and Gurdwara Sahib committees throughout the United States.
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Baba Ji traveled straight to Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah where hundreds of members of sangat greeted Baba Ji on arrival with Bole So Nihaal De Jikareh. Baba Ji carried out Kirtan and thanked the Sangat for the respect and love they showed. Kirtan Darbars were held within New York for the following week at a number of Gurdwara Sahib's including Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah, Gurdwara Baba Majha Singh Ji and Gurdwara Bhagti Ghar Sahib Ji.
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On numerous requests by the Sangat, Baba Ji then traveled to California, were again they were largely welcomed by various Jathebandiya. Baba Ji visited a number of places throughout California, including Sacramento, Yuba City, Stockton, Turlock, Fairfield, Fremont, San Jose and Fresno where again they carried out Kirtan Darbars and encouraged many to join the Khalsa Panth. Baba Ji also attended a wedding celebration at Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar in Sacramento where they paid respect to the families and congratulated them for following Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Sikhi.
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On request by various Gurdwara Sahib's Baba Ji then traveled to Indiana, where they carried out Kirtan Darbars at Gurdwara of Indianapolis. Baba Ji told the Sangat about the sacrifices Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji had made for us to be part of the Khalsa Panth today. Baba Ji requested the Sangat to join the Khalsa Panth, come under the fold of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and move forward as a United Panth.
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After the Kirtan Darbar in Indianapolis, Baba Ji visited Milwaukee, where Sangat greeted Baba Ji on arrival at the Gurdwara Sahib. Baba Ji carried out a Kirtan Darbar at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and thanked the Sangat. Baba Ji told the Sangat that they had come with one request and that was for all to take Guru Sahib Ji's Khande Batteh Da Amrit and have upmost faith and love for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. After paying respects to the Sangat in Milwaukee Baba Ji alongside Sangat from various corners of the United States traveled back to New York via Chicago, where again Kirtan Darbars were held.
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Baba Ji alongside the Jatha were all presented with Siropa's from all Gurdwara Sahib's in appreciation of their tour of the United States. The Gurdwara Sahibs requested Baba Ji to visit again in the coming future, and informed Baba Ji they were welcome back at any time. Baba Ji thanked the Sangat and Gurdwara Sahib's for the respect they had showed and informed the Sangat they would visit later in the Year. Sangat from all over the United States accompanied Baba Ji to the Airport, and once again thanked them for visiting, leaving arms open for all further visits. Baba Ji stated the tour was only successful due the blessing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and if one were to obtain success in life, all love, devotion and faith should be vested in our eternal Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
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Sabh Sikhan Ko Hukam Hai Guru Maniyo Granth