Press Release and Sangat Update
Surrey, UK - 26 May 2011
Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj to take place at Hampton Court House, Surrey
Anand Karaj to take place at this venue on Sunday 29 May 2011
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
The Satkaar Campaign Sevadaars learnt the concerning news yesterday evening that there may be the Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj's Pavittar Saroop being taken to Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, Surrey, KT8 9BS on Sunday 29 May 2011.
This is very early stages and we are still trying to establish facts, though we were tipped off last night that it is intended that a Sikh Anand Karaj will take place at this venue. A Sevadaar has started a dialogue with the groom's family this morning, who confirmed that the wedding with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaaj's Pavittar Saroop will be taking place there. The 1998 Akal Takhat Sahib Hukumnaama was explained to them, which gives the Sikh Commumity clear guidance that the sacred Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji must never be taken to venues where alcohol, meat and tobacco are continously served. An offer was also made by the Satkaar Campaign to re-arrange the wedding in a Gurdwara was also provided. We are not aware of who the Granthi or Ragi Jatha are that will be carrying out the ceremony, though apparently the wedding has been booked there for some months.
The Satkaar Campaign officially sent an email to the venue last night and have followed up with phone calls. However, given the short timeframe involved, we now feel that the Sangat also need to contact the venue directly to courteously communicate to them the insult to Sikh sentiments that will occur by permitting the Anand Karaj to take place there.
Hampton Court House
Switchboard: 0208 943 0889
Venue Enquiries: 0208 614 0857
Venue Enquiries: 0208 614 0857
We must all remember that it is the duty of every Gursikh to stop Beadbi, and given that there is so much Beadbi happening, the Khalsa Panth must be united in collectively tackling it, whilst also being careful to use its collective resources most effectively where needed.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
