paraphernalia_unlimited: March 2014

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Dear Sikh Fellows,

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

An Invitation: You and your Gurdwara/ Institution is invited to join Sikhs all over the world in celebrating March 14 as Sikh Environment Day.

Sikh Environment Day - This important day marks the Gurgaddi Diwas of our Seventh Guru, Sri Guru Har Rai Ji, who is remembered in Sikh history for his deep sensitivity towards nature and its preservation and it is also the New Year in the Sikh calendar. This is the time of the year when Sikhs globally take creative actions to spread the message of Guru Har Rai Ji.

Guru Har Rai ji inspired Sikhs to care for nature and his legacy provides one of the most inspiring models for our ecological consciousness

Ideas to Celebrate Sikh Environment Day - Sikh Vatavaran Diwas

Organize Diwan marking SED by Singing shabads focused on the environment - Click the link : (Gurbani Shabad collection - Ek Bageecha)
Holding ceremonial tree plantings
Encouraging children to share reflections on the environment and Sikhism with the sangat
Children's environmental art displays
A Power Point Slide Show session with sangat on Environment. See the links: (Punjabi and English)
Recycling drives for used goods
Nature Walk around the Gurdwara or in a park
Share Eco Savvy Tips flyer

Click on the following links:

Who is taking part in 2014 - Are you in it? Hundreds of Gurdwaras, institutions and individuals are taking green action. See the list and be inspired to take action individually and along with the sangat in your area.

Register your Gurdwara today! Make sure that your own Gurdwara or institution is in this list.

Gurbani collection on Nature for SED celebrations: Our Gurus have written hundreds of shabads to connect us with Waheguru's kudrat. See a few of them in this collection!

More ideas on Sikh Environment Day

Posters for Gurdwaras and Institutions in English (4mb) and Punjabi (4mb).

Volunteer with EcoSikh! We need you to take a stand for Mata Dharth and be an inspiration!

Facebook EcoSikh: Join this worldwide to connect with Sikhs who are part of this global movement!

Resolution by the Five Takhats for Sikh Environment Day: In March 2013, all the five takhats (spiritual seats of authority in Sikhism) endorsed and passed a resolution that Gurgaddi Diwas (coronation day ) of the 7th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai, should be celebrated as a Sikh Environment Day each year especially 'in light of the rising global environmental crisis'. Read the original message in Punjabi from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib.