In Chicago with Baba Daljeet Singh
ATLANTA: It was indeed a special Vaisakhi for the Atlanta sangat this year. Gracing their Vaisakhi celebrations was Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Sri Akal Takht, Amritsar. He was accompanied by Giani Ranjit Singh, Head Granthi Gurdwara Sri Sis Ganj Sahib Delhi and Ambassador of the Sikh Dharma Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa.
The visiting luminaries joined the Atlanta sangat to celebrate Vaisakhi at Gurdwara Sadh Sangat of Georgia as guests of S. Inder Paul Singh who also manages the Gurdwara.
Giani Gurbachan Singh inaugurated the newly installed Nishan Sahib and the new langar hall and the recently renovated extension of the main structure.
All three visitors addressed the sangat and emphasized on the importance of educating children in Sikh ethos and values so that they can pass the baton to the next generation and thus ensure that our culture, language and way of life does not disappear in this great melting pot called America.
There was a small procession and the three guests were among the Panj Pyaras there.
Turban issue discussed
CHICAGO: Arriving in Chicago early April 18, Giani Gurbachan Singh and Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa were joined by Head Granthi Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib, Giani Partap Singh. This is the first time that the Chicago Sangat received a dignitary representing Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib. Here they were hosted by Baba Daljit Singh Ji.
Later that morning Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh Khalsa and Giani Gubachan Singh had a meeting with O’Hare Airport TSA manager and his team for discussions on the turban issue. Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh interpreted for the Akal Takth Jathedar.
There have been many incidents where Sikh travelers have been humiliated at security checks and the TSA has forced them to remove their turbans.
The TSA manager and his team assured the Akal Takht Jathedar that his staff will be educated on Sikhs and Sikhi and Sikh travelers will be treated with dignity and not made to remove their turbans.
JS Bedi
India Post News Service
