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Commemorating June 1984 Attack on Harmandir Sahib – Golden Temple

Sunday June 7, 2009

Commemorating June 1984 attack on Harmandir Sahib – Golden Temple

Remembering the thousands of loved ones lost in the massacre of innocent Sikh worshippers, the destruction of Akal Takht, seat of religious authority, the desecration of sacred Gurbani, the defacing of the Harmandir complex and surrounding pool, by Indian Government troops, June 1984.

 June 1984 attack on Harmandir Sahib – Golden Temple
Harmandir Sahib – Golden Temple
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June 6, 2008 at 6:03 am
(1) pritamKaur says:

Since 4th JUne I have been reading on the event that took place 24 years ago. Though I was not there, and may not be able to feel so much the pain and mental agony many Sikhs expericnec on that day and day after till today…I do feel so much for everyone ther and on our holiest place.
I must say, not only Sikhs, but others be it Christian, Buddisht, Jewish, Islam, Hindus….face their trying times too. I am not sure where Humanity is heading for. I pray and wish we do not instill seed of hatred or revenge in the hearts of the generation to come. Rather i feel the truth must be known to all, justice must be met. However,one needs to do it with calm, and patient so that someone like Angad Singh Ji, 13 years old, will not lose hope in pursuing for peace and understanding. Let not any take advantage of the attack to make matters worst and prevent Sikhs from fighting for their rights with patient, calm and ocnfidence. Guruji gave us bani to be strong, to overcome obstacles and fight the mental battle… I am sure many want peace and do sympathise with the Sikhs who died and are lving in pain ful memories. It is diffcult, but Bani will help us rise above the pain and sorrows and move ….

u have great passion and love , and ur blogs speak for itself. Wonderful. I am learning alot from all that you have posted and will continue to read and improve myself and my knowledge.
http://www.thisthat-pritamkaur.blogspot.com

June 10, 2008 at 10:12 pm
(2) Onkar says:

God will take care of those brutal people.
Sikhs believe in truthful and peaceful living.

June 11, 2008 at 4:34 am
(3) harjinder says:

I found some great books on action blue star
on this page http://www.jsks.co.in/sikhhistory.htm

June 16, 2009 at 3:57 pm
(4) Onkar singh says:

Where were America and other so called Human right champions when genocide happened to sikhs.

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