A Lecture by an eminent scholar is organised on last Friday of every month. An expert authority on the particular theme is invited to chair the Lecture. The theme of the lecture revolves around Punjab Studies, Sikh Studies and Punjabi Literature.
Lecture on Naad Bani Kirtania: Bhai Vir Singh's Perspective; Speaker: S. Harinder Singh (Senior Fellow and Innovation Director, Sikh Research Institute, USA); Chair: Dr. Madan Gopal Singh (Scholar, Singer & Lyricist); Tuesday, 04th February, 2025 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan.
Lecture on Legacy of Guru Gobind Singh; Speaker: Dr. Amanpreet Singh Gill (Professor, SGTB Khalsa College,University of Delhi); Prof. Gurpreet Mahajan(Formerly at Centre for Political Studies, JNU); Friday, 24th January, 2025 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan.
Special Lecture on Baba Nanak and the Cosmic Discourse by Prof Harjeet Singh Gill (Professor Emeritus, JNU, New Delhi & Patron, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi) on Tuesday, 12th Nov. 2024 at BVSSS.
Lecture on The Rise of the Sikhs in the Turbulent 18th Century by S. Sarbpreet Singh (Eminent Writer, Podcaster, Commentator & Proponent of Gurmat Sangeet from USA); Chair: S. G.B.S. Sidhu (Eminent Writer & Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat (R&AW) GOI) on Monday, 11th Nov. 2024 at BVSSS.
Lecture on Sikhi & History: Bhai Vir Singh's Perspectives; Speaker: S. Harinder Singh (Senior Fellow and Innovation Director, Sikh Research Institute, USA); Chair: Dr. Rawail Singh (Convenor of Punjabi Advisory Board of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi) on Wed. 25th Sep. 2024 at BVSSS.
Special Lecture on Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Bani Dedicated to Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji; Speakers: Prof. Avtar Singh(Ramgarhia College, Phagwara); Dr. Jaswant Singh(Director, Sikh Research Institute) Friday, 15th December, 2023 at BVSSS.
ONLINE Lecture on Dr. M.S. Randhawa: The Didawar (Civil Servant and Patron of Art) Speaker: Prof. Subhash Parihar (Formerly at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda); Chair: S. Ramesh Inder Singh, (Former Chief Information Commissioner & Former Chief Secretary, Punjab); Friday, 24th November, 2023 at BVSSS.
Lecture on Emigration from Punjab: Socio-Economic Implications; Speaker: Prof. Sucha Singh Gill (Eminent Indian Economist, Formerly at Punjabi University, Patiala); Guest of Honour: Shri Amandeep Sandhu (Eminent Writer & Journalist); Chair : Shri Madhav Shyam (Former Deputy Director, Directorate of Census, Punjab) On Monday, 6th November, 2023 at BVSSS.
Lecture on Sikh Museums in Contemporary India; Speaker : Dr. Kanika Singh (Director, Centre for Writing & Communication, Ashoka University); Chair : Amardeep Behl (Museum & Exhibition Designer); Friday, 26th May, 2023 at BVSSS.
Lecture on Bhai Vir Singh: Exegete Par Excellence by S.Harinder Singh; Speaker: S. Harinder Singh (Senior Fellow and Innovation Director, Sikh Research Institute, USA); Chair: Dr. Charan Singh
(Non Executive Chairman of Punjab & Sind Bank & Chief Executive, EGROW Foundation); Friday, 03rd March, 2023 at BVSSS.
Lecture to mark 142nd Birthday of Prof. Puran Singh "ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ" (ਭਾਈ ਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰੋ. ਪੂਰਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੇ ਆਪਸੀ ਖਤੋ-ਖ਼ਤਾਬਤ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਝਦਿਆਂ); "Gnothi Seauton" (Deciphering Letters between Bhai Vir Singh and Prof. Puran Singh) Speaker : Dr. Jaswinder Singh (Assistant Professor in Sikh Studies GGS Dept. of Religious Studies Punjabi University, Patiala); Chair : Dr. Vivek Sachdeva (Professor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi); Friday, 17th February, 2023 at BVSSS.
ONLINE Lecture on How the Violence Ended in Punjab? ; Speaker: Prof.Mark Juergensmeyer (Founding Director, Orfalea Center for Global & Int'l Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA); Chair: Prof.Pramod Kumar (Director, Institute for Development and Communication (IDC), Chandigarh); Discussants: Prof.Harish K.Puri (Former Professor of Political Science and Head B.R.Ambedkar Chair, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar); Prof. Jagrup Singh Sekhon (Former Professor of Political Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar), Friday, 28th October, 2022.
ONLINE Lecture on Sir Ganga Ram (Institution Builder and Philanthropist); Speaker: Dr. Abdul Majid Sheikh (Research Associate, Wolfson College, Cambridge); Chair: Ms. Parul Datta (Great Grand-Daughter of Sir Ganga Ram) (Member, Board of Trustees Sir Ganga Ram Hospital & CEO, BG Foundation); Chief Guest: Prof. Madan Gopal Singh (Scholar, Singer & Lyricist) Friday, 30th September, 2022.
ONLINE Lecture on Legend of Bhai Ram Singh (Eminent Designer & Architect); Speaker: Dr.Subhash Parihar (Former Associate Professor, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda); Chair: Dr.Sidharth (Eminent Artist); Chief Guest: Prof.Sarbjot Singh Behl (Dept. of Architecture and Dean, Academic Affairs, GNDU, Amritsar) Friday, 26th August, 2022.
Online Lecture on S.Sardul Singh Caveeshar's Contribution to Struggle for India's Independence; Speaker: Dr.Joginder Singh (Former Professor of History, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar).; Chair: Prof.K.L.Tuteja (Former Professor of Modern Indian History, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra) Friday, 29th July, 2022.
ONLINE Lecture on Contribution of Akalis to the Freedom Movement by Dr. Mohinder Singh; Speaker: Dr. Mohinder Singh (Professor-Director, NIPS, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi); Chair: S.Jatinderbir Singh, IAS (Retd.) Chairman, Punjab Infrastructure Regulatory Authority, Mohali, (Former Chairman and MD, PSB); Convenor : Prof. Rawail Singh held on Saturday, 30th April, 2022.
Lecture on Marching with the Nation: Punjab Peasants (1907-47); Speaker: Prof.Mridula Mukherjee (Former Professor of Indian History, JNU, New Delhi); Chair: Prof. Sucha Singh Gill (Former Professor of Economics, Punjabi University, Patiala) on Friday, 25th Mar. 2022.
Special Lecture on Becoming Wisdom-centered: Identifying, Giving, Cleansing; Speaker: S. Harinder Singh (Senior Fellow and Innovation Director, Sikh Research Institute, USA); Chair: Dr. Jaspal Singh (Member, National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Govt. of India, New Delhi); Wednesday, 9th March, 2022.
ONLINE Lecture on Thinking about the Legacy of the Ghadar Movement; Speaker: Prof. Harish K. Puri (Former Professor of Political Science and Head B R Ambedkar Chair, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar); Chair: Prof. Mark Juergensmeyer (Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara); Friday, 25th February, 2022.
Online Lecture on Revisiting Prof.Puran Singh to mark 141st Birth Anniversary; Speaker: Dr. Yadwinder Singh (Department of Punjabi, University of Delhi); Chair: Prof. Bhagwan Josh (Centre for Historical Studies, JNU, New Delhi); Thursday, 17th Feb. 2022.
Online Lecture on Punjab's Contribution in Freedom Struggle; Speaker: Prof. K.L.Tuteja (Former Professor of Modern Indian History, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra); Chair: Prof. Indu Banga (Professor Emerita of History, Panjab University, Chandigarh); Friday, 28th January, 2022.
Lecture on Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana & Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanjara (Two Self-Sacrificing Devotees of Guru Tegh Bahadur); Speaker: Dr. Jaswant Singh (Formely Head, History Department Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Govt. College, Kapurthala); Chair: Dr. Sukhdial Singh (Former Head and Professor, Department of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala); Friday, 31st December, 2021.
Online Lecture on Bhai Jaita Ji (Portrait of Courage and Sacrifice) Speaker: Prof. Rajkumar Hans (Former Professor, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda); Chair: Prof. Surinder Singh Jodhka (School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi); Friday, 26th November, 2021.
Online Lecture on Remembering the Martyrdoms of Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das and Bhai Dayala ji (Confronting Injustice Boldly); Speaker: Prof. Ronki Ram (Panjab University, Chandigarh); Chair: Prof. Rajkumar Hans (Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda); Friday, 29th October, 2021.
Online Lecture on Lala Dhani Ram Chatrik (Eminent Punjabi Poet & Typographer); Speaker: Dr. Surjit Singh (Prof. & Head, Department of Punjabi, Punjabi University, Patiala); Chair: Dr. S. P. Singh (Former Vice-Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar); Friday, 8th October, 2021.
Online Lecture on Guru Tegh Bahadur's Travels to Eastern India; Speaker: Dr. Harbans Kaur Sagoo, (Director International Centre for Sikh Studies, Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib, ND); Chair: Prof.Seema Bawa (Department of History, University of Delhi); Friday, 24th September, 2021.
Online Lecture on Reminiscing Nanak Singh (Eminent Playwright, Poet & Novelist); Dr. Sukhbir Kaur (Director, Bhai Vir Singh Niwas Asthan, Amritsar) in Conversation with Dr. Kulbir Singh Suri (Son of S. Nanak Singh, Eminent Punjabi Writer & Recipient of Sahitya Akademi's Bal Sahitya Puraskar) & Amb. Navdeep Singh Suri (Grandson of S. Nanak Singh, Former High Commissioner to Australia and Former Ambassador to Egypt and the UAE); Friday, 10th September, 2021.
Online Lecture on Revisiting Study on Guru Tegh Bahadur; Speaker: Dr.Amarjeet Singh, Dr.Sukhvinder Singh; Chair : Prof.Jagdish Singh held on Friday, 3rd Sep. 2021
Lecture on Guru Tegh Bahadur in Bihar & Beyond; Speaker: Prof. Himadri Banerjee (Former Head, Guru Nanak Chair, Jadavpur University, Kolkata; Chair: S. Jatinderbir Singh IAS, Retd. (Chairman, Punjab Infrastructure Regulatory Authority, PIRA); Friday, 27th August 2021.
Online Lecture on Reminiscing Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari; Prof. Bhagwan Josh (JNU); in Conversation with Sukirat Anand.; Friday, 13th August, 2021.
Online Lecture on Guru Tegh Bahadur's Travel to Malwa, Bangar and Puadh areas; Speaker: Dr. Sukhdial Singh (Former Head and Professor, Department of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala); Chair: Prof. Bhagwan Josh (Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi); Friday, 30th July 2021.
Lecture & Presentation To mark 4th Birth Centenary of Guru Tegh Bahadur; "The Contributions of Artists Highlighting the Exemplary Life of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji"; Speaker & Presenter : Ms. Sonia Dhami (Trustee, The Sikh foundation International, USA, President, ArtandTolerace.com); Chair: Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar (President, Institute of Global Studies, New Delhi, Former Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan, Sweden and Latvia, Former Secretary, NFCH, GOI); 26th June 2021.
Lecture on Birth Centenary of S. Kulwant Singh Virk (Eminent Punjabi Writer, 20 May1921 - 24 Dec.1987); Speaker: Dr. Surjit Singh (Prof. & Head, Department of Punjabi, Punjabi University, Patiala); Chair: Dr. Joginder Singh Kairon (Eminent Fiction Writer & Folklorist); Friday, 28th May, 2021.
Lecture on The Sikh Heritage in Pakistan; Speaker: Dr. Dalvir Singh Pannu, (Founder, Pannu Dental Group, California & Author of The Sikh Heritage: Beyond Borders); Chair: Mrs. Anita Singh (Co Convenor, INTACH, Delhi Chapter); 30th April, 2021.
Lecture on Trajectory of the Sikh Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Ferozepur, Punjab Speaker: Dr. Tripti Bassi (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Elementary Education, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, D.U.); Chair: Dr.Hina Nandrajog (Offg. Principal & Associate Professor Dept. of English, Vivekananda College, D.U.). March, 26th 2021.
Lecture on Sikhism and the Caste Question: Beyond Theology and Ideology, Speaker: Prof.Surinder Singh Jodhka (School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi); Chair: Prof.Rajesh Gill (Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh); It was live webcast. January, 29th 2021.
Lecture on Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Speaker: Dr.Jaspal Singh , (Former Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala& Member of National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, GOI, New Delhi); Chair: Shri H.K.Dua Former Editor, Hindustan Times & Former Member of Parliament, (Rajya Sabha); It was live webcast. December, 24th 2020.
Special Online Lecture: On the occasion of Birth Centenary of Prof. Harbans Singh (Eminent Scholar & Institution Builder); Sikh Studies in North America, Introduction: Prof.Paramvir Singh (Head, Professor Harbans Singh Department of Encyclopaedia of Sikhism, Punjabi University, Patiala); Speaker: Prof. Mark Juergensmeyer (Distinguished Professor, Department of Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara); Chair: S.Tarlochan Singh, Padma Bhushan (Former Chairman, National Commission for Minorities & Former Member of Parliament- Rajya Sabha); Saturday, 06th March, 2021.
Online Lecture on Centenary of Nankana Tragedy, Speaker: Dr.Mohinder Singh (Professsor-Director, National Institute of Panjab Studies, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi); Chair: Prof. P.S.Kapur (Former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar) held on Friday, 26th February, 2021.
Special Online Lecture on Asiatic Wisdom and Punjab’s Japanese Connection: PURAN SINGH and Thundering Dawn, Speaker: Dr.Jaswinder Singh (Assistant Professor, Guru Gobind Singh Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala); Chair: Dr.Deepinder Jeet Randhawa (Associate Professor, Khalsa College, Patiala); Monday, 22nd February, 2021.
Lecture by Swami Swaroopananda (Head-ChinmayaMission Worldwide) on Japji Sahib held on Saturday, 12-Oct-2019 at 6:00 pm in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, Gole Mkt, ND-1
Lecture on Guru Nanak Dev Ji Life & Legacy by Dr. Mohinder Singh at General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College, Patiala held on 20th Sep. 2019
Tenth Lecture Guru Nanak & Ecology in the Series Celebrating 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev by Prof. Pritam Singh held on 30th August, 2019
SPECIAL LECTURE on Nanakshahi 550 and Kartarpur Sahib by S. Harinder Singh (SikhRI, USA), held on Sat. 06.07.2019 in BVSSS. Chaired by S.Jarnail Singh (V.Chairman, Punjabi Academy,Delhi), Chief Guest: Prof. Kapil Kapoor (Wardaha)
Lecture on Prof. Puran Singh: Life & Legacy. Speakers: Dr. Yadwinder Singh (DU) & Dr. Jaswinder Singh (PUP) presided by Prof. Bhagwan Josh (JNU) Friday, 22-Feb-19 at 11am Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, Gole Mkt, ND-1.
Lecture On Year-Long Celebration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji : Lecture on "Truth Does Not Grow Old, Ever" by Prof. B. N. Goswamy (Eminent Art Historian) Presided by Dr. Manmohan Singh (Former Prime Minister of India) Exhibition Inaugurated by Dr. Manmohan Singh and The Dalai Lama. New Delhi. Saturday, 10th November, 2018 at BVSSS.
Special Lecture : on Bhai Vir Singh: Sikh Relics & Artefacts in Uk by Dr. Gurinder Singh Mann (Director-Sikh Museum Initiative) on Monday, 17th September 2018 in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi, Presided by Dr. M.S. Gill (Former Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports)>> Report
Special Lecture : on Bhai Vir Singh Punjab Academy: Punjabi Language: Present and Future by Dr. Jaspal Singh (Former Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, Punjab) on Friday, 27th April 2018 in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi, Presided by Shri Kuldeep Nayar(Eminent Journalist), Chief Guest- Shri Naresh Gujral (Member, Rajya Sabha), Guest of Honour- S Jarnail Singh(Vice-Chairman Punjabi Academy)>> Report
Special Lecture : on Bhai Vir Singh: Human Creative Genius by Sardar Harinder Singh (Co-Founder & Former CEO, Sikh Research Institute USA) on Monday, 06th November 2017 in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi, Presided by Dr. Rawail Singh (Head, Department of Punjabi, DU) Chief Guest: S. Bishan Singh Bedi (Legendary Cricketer). >> Report
Lecture on Essence of Literature : Dr.Sutinder Singh Noor Memorial Lecture by Sh. Gobind Mishar (Saraswati Award Winner, Famous Hindi Writer), Special Guest: Smt. Anita Singh (Vice-Chairperson, Punjabi Academy, Delhi) Chair: Dr. Swarajbir. 11th March, 2015. >>Report
Lecture on Khushwant Singh & His Times : Speakers: Shri Kuldip Nayar, Sri Mark Tully, Dr.J.S.Neki, Ms. Humra Qureshi, Mr. Ravi Singh, Presided over by Mrs. Gursharan Kaur (wife of Dr.Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India). 21st April, 2014. >>Report
Lecture on Punjabi Mexicans and Dalip Singh Saund : by Prof. Karen Leonard (Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Irvine, U.S.A.). Chair Dr.J.S.Neki (Professor of Eminence, Punjabi University, Patiala). Monday, 10th February, 2014. >>Report
Lecture, Stockton to Oak Creek : A Sikh Century in the United States by Prof. Gurinder Singh Mann (Professor of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara) Dr. Swaraj Bir (Punjabi Poet and Playwright) to Initiate the discussion Presided by Dr. J.S. Neki (Professor of Eminence in Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala) dt. Thursday, 13th December, 2012 >>Report
S.S. Noor Memorial Lecture : 13th February, 2012 >>Report
So soon as thou didst love me,
So soon as thou
madest me thine,
So soon as thou madest
me the bee of the lotus
which is thy feet, Then, then,
without a word to me,
Thou didst depart;
And I knew nothing,
my love! Oh,
I knew nothing then!
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