6. Timeline

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji - Time Line

Satguru Jagjit Singh was born like a divine light in jail – like conditions at Sri Bhaini Sahib.

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji - Time Line

Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh was requested to adorn gur-gaddi as per the wishes of late Satguru Partap Singh Ji to provide spiritual enlightenment to the panth.

Dastarbandi Ceremony

Ceremonial Dastarbandi of Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji took place at Sri Bhaini Sahib after the concluding function in memory of Satguru Partap Singh Ji.

Dastarbandi Ceremony

On this day Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji, for the first time rode in his car with white triangular flag flying on it and visited all the historical places of religious importance including Akal Bunga in Sri Bhaini Sahib and started his journeys after performing supplicatory prayer i.e. Ardas. And paid his maiden visit to Ludhiana-Jandiala (Jalandhar) and back to Sri Bhaini Sahib.

Hoisted the flag on the occasion of Dussehra celebration at Ludhiana and delivered very impressive and philosophical discourse on Ramayana.

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji gave his first speech, addressing learned delegates of 3rd All India Writes Conference at Ludhiana

First visit to Thailand.

Sewa Lakh Paath

Completion of 1.25 Lakh Paths of Sri Adi Granth Sahib at Sri Bhaini Sahib. .

Sewa Lakh Paath

Arrived in Bangkok from Delhi

Bangkok to Tokyo. First visit to Japan to attend World Vegetarian Conference. Addressed the students of Tokyo University on universal religion on 17.10.1961 and quoted Gurbani from Sri Adi Granth Sahib.

Tokyo to Hongkong by air

Hongkong to Bangkok by air.

Hongkong to Bangkok by air.

Bangkok to Calcutta by air.

Visited Lahore, Pakistan by car for a day to meet seriously ill Maulvi Fazal Mohammed, an expert in repairing the musical instruments.

S. Partap Singh Kairon the then Chief Minister of undivided Punjab visited Hola Mohalla at Baja-Khana, District Faridkot and sorted out his misconceptions.

Bombay to Mombasa (Kenya) by sea. This was the first visit to East African.

During raining season, river Ghaghar was over flooding in Sri Jiwan Nagar area and people became panicky. Sri Satguru Ji stood with them on the embankment day and night and encouraged to strengthen it. Subsequently no loss of life or property occurred in the area.

Sri Satguru Ji converted Weekly Nawan Hindustan into Daily Punjabi News paper published from Delhi.

Anand Shatabadi was celebrated at village Khote and 149 Anand Karaj were solemnised on this occasion, to mark the first Sikh anand karaj marriage ceremony conducted by Sri Satguru Ram Singh ji

Sri Satguru Ji sent his blessings through a letter to first President of independent Kenya, Mr Jomo Kenyatta.

In this year Sri Satguru Ji consented to be the President of Punjab branch of World Peace Council.

Gopal Rattan was conferred on Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji by Government of India during Go- Samvardhan Sammelan held at Hyderabad.

Nairobi to London on the first visit to U.K.

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji’s second visit to UK

In 1971 centenary of Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib were celebrated world wide . Also the centenary of Namdhari Martyrs at Raikot, Amritsar and Ludhiana were marked to the sacrifice of Namdhari Shaheeds.

In 1971 Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji started 2nd series of 1.25 Lakh Paths of Sri Adi Granth Sahib at Sri Bhaini Sahib.

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji’s third visit to bless the sadh sangat in UK.

1972 marked the centenary of Malerkotla martyrs and the deportation of Satguru Ram Singh. The events were commemorated by Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji in India, Thailand, East Africa and U.K. Shatabadi News, a monthly magazine in connection with the centenaries started.

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji’s fourth visit to UK. Centenary of Malerkotla martyrs and pardes gavan of Satguru Ram Singh commemorated by Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji in England

With the blessings and encouragement of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji, Sri Thakur Uday Singh started seed production in Bangalore.

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji with large number of Namdhari Sikhs participated in the Kar-seva of Sarover at Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar.

Sewa Lakh Paath

Completion of the 2nd series of 1.25 Lakh Paths of Sri Adi Granth Sahib at village Sant Nagar during Jap Prayog.

Sewa Lakh Paath

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji pays visit to UK

Death centenary of Suba Sahib Singh was commemorated at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) jail.

Under the guidance of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh ji the 3rd series of 1.25 Lakh Paths started at Sri Bhaini Sahib.

Rainmaker and Rain – God

In June of 1976 Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji pays visit to UK. In hold of a severe drought in August the newspapers of U.K. published news with headlines mentioning Satguru Jagjit Singh as Rainmaker and Rain – God. The worst ever drought in England and Wales in last 500 years was predicted and there was no chance of rain in the near future. With the blessings and prayers of Sri Satguru Ji, it started raining on 27 August 1976, much to the relief of British authorities and people.

Rainmaker and Rain – God

Commencement of Kar-seva for the reconstruction and reshaping of Ramsar (Sarover) Sri Bhaini Sahib by Sri Satguru Ji.

World Vegetarian Conference

Participated in 1971 to 1977 Participated in World Vegetarian Conference in 1971 at Hague (Holland) in 1973 Sweden, Sri Lanka and Chicago (USA) in 1975. And in 1957, 1967 and 1976 in India. From 20 to 23 November 1976, 24th World Vegetarian Convention was held in Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. in 1971 at Hague (Holland) in 1973 Sweden, Sri Lanka and Chicago (USA) in 1975. And in 1957, 1967 and 1976 in India. From 20 to 23 November 1976, 24th World Vegetarian Convention was held in Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

World Vegetarian Conference

Dr. Suchat, Peace Ambassador of Thailand visited Sri Bhaini Sahib and presented Golden Emblem, books and rosaries on behalf of King of Thailand.

Sangeet Sammelans

Sri Satguru Ji arranged Sangeet Sammelans ( Classical Music Concerts of renowned artists) in memory of Satguru Partap Singh Ji in Delhi, Mumbai, Aurangabad and Lucknow.

Sangeet Sammelans

Laid foundation of World International Peace Conference Hall in Bangkok in the presence of representatives of 48 countries. Dr Suchaat invited religious heads from 22 countries in November 1978 at the time of laying the foundation stone of Peace Temple. The visiting religious heads brought with them the soil from their respective countries which was added in the foundation of the temple. It was a moment of great pride for we Indians when Sri Satguru Ji laid the foundation stone of the Peace Temple.

Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji declared his support to the Congress Party which is led by Smt. Indira Gandhi.

Smt. Indira Gandhi with the blessings of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji got elected Shri H. S. Hanspal to Rajya Sabha from Punjab.

Sri Satguru Ji blessed Smt. Indira Gandhi at a reception in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Sri Satguru Ji constituted Vishwa Namdhari Istri Vidyak jatha.

Shaheed Bishan Singh Memorial School established by Sri Satguru Ji in Mansarover Garden, New Delhi and Satguru Partap Singh Academy at Sri Bhaini Sahib.

First visit to the UK

Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji pays visit to UK

First visit to the UK

Under the patronage of Sri Satguru Ji, 3rd World Punjabi Conference (Regd.) was held at Bangkok (Thailand).

With the blessings of His Holiness Smt. Indira Gandhi nominated S. Sulakhan Singh in the Metropolitan Council of Delhi.

Guru Hari Singh College established in Sri Jiwan Nagar (Harayana)

Hola Mohalla in U.K. in Birmingham.

Hola Mohalla in Dar-es-lam (Tanzania).

With the blessings and encouragement of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji, Sri Thakur Uday Singh started seed production in Bangalore.

First Jap Paryog of one year started at Sri Bhaini Sahib.

Under the patronage of Satguru Jagjit Singh ji , the centenary of Saturu Partap Singh Ji’s parkash diwas celebrated by Namdharis around the world

Satguru Partap Singh Birth centenary celebrated. Vice President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma was the Chief Guest at a seminar in FICCI Auditorium, New Delhi.

In 1991 the reconstruction of the holy Ram Sarovar was commenced in Sri Bhaini Sahib. The foundation stone was laid by Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji.

By-pass Heart surgery of Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji was performed by Dr. I.K.Ross at Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia. Four conditions put by Sri Satguru Ji were strictly observed (i) No hair cut to be done on His Holiness body, (ii) No spirits to be used before, during or after the operation done, (iii) No blood transfusion (iv) Only male nurses shall attend His Holiness.

8 November 1992: Sri Satguru. Ji laid the foundation of Sports Complex at Sri Bhaini Sahib. In the same year Namdhari Seeds started its in-house publication ‘Namdhari Samachar.’

In 1992 the Namdhari Kala Kendra emerged with the hukam (order) of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh ji at Sri Bhaini Sahib. Sri Satguru Pratap Singh ji wanted Raagi’s to perform the ‘Kirtan’ in the Raagas as it is mentioned in the Sri Adh Guru Granth Sahib and in the same manner was performed in times of the earlier Gurus. The tradition is continued in the presence of Sri Satguru Uday Singh Ji. Namdhari Kala Kendra is a totally free setup and is run in the manner of traditional Indian Gurusisyaa parampara, The student eventually masters the knowledge that the guru embodies. Classical Indian music is being taught by various tutors. # Bibi Narinder Kaur ji - Vocal & Dilruba. # Pt. Vidya Sahai ji - Sarangi. # Prof. Virender Kumar ji - Sitar, Sarod & Dilruba. # Ustaad Mohan Singh Namdhari ji - Vocal & Dilruba. # Pt. Rajesh Malviya ji - Tabla. # Harpreet Singh Namdhari ji - Tabla. # Balwant Singh Namdhari Ji - Santoor, Dilruba & Vocal. # Harnan Singh Harjinder ji - Sarod, Flute & Vocal. # Simratpal Gill Namdhari (Shammi) ji - Vocal & Dilruba. Outside India, particularly in UK the tradition is alive with # Ustaad Harbhajan Singh Ji (Vocal & Sitar), # Ustad Gurdev Singh Ji (Sarod), # Ustad Dharambir Singh (Sitar) # Ustad Kiranpal Singh (Santoor), # Ustad Surjeet Singh (Sarangi), # Ustad Sukhwinder Singh Namdhari Ji (Tabla).

With the blessings of His Holiness, the SATJUG Weekly started its publication from Delhi.

Shaheedi Samarak at Malerkotla

Sri Satguru Ji laid the foundation stone of Namdhari Shaheedi Samarak at Malerkotla (built to commemorate the 66 Namdhari Shaheeds), in the presence of the then Chief Minister of Punjab S. Beant Singh.

Shaheedi Samarak at Malerkotla

9 April 1994 - Under the patronage of His Holiness, World Punjabi Conference (Regd.) held in Sapru House, Bara Khamba Road New Delhi. FROM 3 to 6 February 1994 - The 7th World Religious Conference was organized by Maharaj Rajinder Singh in New Delhi. His Excellency Dalai Lama presided, and Sri Satguru Ji attended it as the Chief Guest.

Namdhari Martyrs were remembered at World Sikh Conference held in Golden Temple Complex Amritsar. Namdhari Sikhs representing His Holiness on this occasion were honoured.

In January 1997, Research Scholar Jaswinder Singh sent to Burma by His Holiness for finding out the places where Satguru Ram Singh was kept during his confinement. Also: in 1997 the Completion of 3rd series of Paaths & 4th series of Paaths started and the Satguru Ram Singh Chair was established in Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. In the same year, Sri Satguru Ji is honoured in Parliament House of UK by Hon’ble Swaraj Paul, member House of Lords UK. From 19-21 July 1997 under the patronage of His Holiness Sri Satguru Ji 5th World Punjabi Conference (Regd.) organized in Milwaukee (USA). On 3rd August 1997 Sri Satguru Ji paid visit to Swami Narayan temple, Neasden, England. and on 24th August 1997 Satguru ji inaugurated the Modern International School in Bangkok.

On 28 March 1999, Sri Satguru Ji led the 35 km long procession of Namdhari Sikhs to Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Third Centenary of birth of Khalsa. S Parkash Singh Badal Chief Minister of Punjab received and welcomed Sri Satguru Ji at Anandpur Sahib. Head Priest presented Saropa to Sri Satguru Ji. Also in 1999 His Holiness participated in the Kar-Sewa of Durgiana Temple, Amritsar. and the Namdhari Guru Ram Singh Chair established at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar were S Parkash Singh Badal CM welcomed Sri Satguru Ji. On 1 August 1999 representatives of Sri Satguru Ji participated in the Council for Parliament of World Religions at Cape Town, South Africa.

In June 2000 Sri Satguru Ji sent a contingent group of Namdhari Sikhs to visit Maynmar (Burma) to locate the places of confinement of Sri Satguru Ram Singh Ji. From 28 to 31 August 2000 His Holiness participated in the Millennium World PeaceSummit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders held in UN General Assembly Hall, New York. USA.

28 October 2000> Foundation Stone of Sri Satguru Pratap Singh Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana laid by Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji, Sri L K Advani Deputy Prime Minister unveiled the foundation stone, S Parkash Singh Badal CM of Punjab presided over and Sri Sheikh Abdullah and Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa were guests of honour on the occasion.

12 to 14 June 2002 > Representatives of Sri Satguru Ji participated in Council of World Religions at its founding meeting in Bangkok ( Thailand)

On 28 March 2005 His Holiness opened the OPD Services of Satguru Partap Singh Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana. The next day, 29 March 2005, the then Prime Minister of India, Dr, Manmohan Singh formally inaugurated Satguru Pratap Singh Apollo Hospital, Ludhian. Sri. Satguru Ji graced the occasion by his benevolent presence

In April 2007 Satguru Jagjit Singh hoisted the flag at Sri Bhaini Sahib during celebration of I5O years of Kuka Movement and creation of Sant Khalsa by Satguru Ram Singh Ji on 12/041857.

14th October 2008 > His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji endorses the release of CDs of Sri Ada Guru Granth Sahib.

In December 2008 with blessing of Satguru Ji, the Kuka Movement finally got the status of freedom fighters after more than 150 years, when union government recognised their contribution to freedom struggle. On 22nd December 2008 The Indian prime minister unveiled a portrait of Satguru Ram Singh Ji in the parliament of India. His holiness Sri Satguru Jajit Singh Ji graced the occasion.

2009 > Portrait of Satguru Ram Singh Ji and six other dignitaries unveiled in the Central Hall of Parliament by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. His Holiness Sri Satguru Ji with hundreds of Namdhari Sikhs graced the occasion. Hon’ble Abdul Hamid Ansari Vice President of India, Speaker Sri Som Nath Chatterjee, Sri L K Advani, Leader of opposition, Ministers of Central Government and Hon’ble MPs were present. These portraits are placed in Parliament House Museum in Library Complex.

22 August 2009 > His Holiness Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji completes 50 years of Gur-gaddi.

During the Asu Mela 2011 His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji endorses the release of PARAM PRATAPI PRATIMAVLI - A photographic Journey of Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji. In this mela HH Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji presided during the official openning ceremony of Satguru Ram Singh Miniature Theme Park: Kuka-Sangram. In December of this year His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh opened the Sri Satguru Partap Singh Vidyalla library in Sri Bhaini Sahib.

5 Oct 2012 > With blessing of Satguru ji, coins are released by Indian Government to mark the 150 years of Kuka Movement depicting Satguru Ram Singh Ji and Namdhari Sikhs on Rs 100 and Rs 5 coins.