Activities & Public Functions

Yuva Sahiti

Lecture on Bhagtas

Book Discussions

Sahitik Milini

Lecture Series on 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak

Birth Anniversary of Bhai Vir Singh

Death Anniversary of Bhai Vir Singh

Bhai Chanan Singh Memorial Lecture

Prof. Amrik Singh Memorial Lecture

Guru Granth Sahib Research Group

Dr. Balbir Singh Memorial Lecture

Kirtan Darbar based on Ragas

Mere Saiyan Jeo

 

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.

International Seminar on Contemporary Punjab: Politics and Society, at PU, Chandigarh held on 19-20 November, 2024.

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.

Musical Evening based on poetry of celebrated poet Dr. Surjit Patar With Performance by S. Upkar Singh (Canada based well-known Singer and Brother of Dr.Patar); With Eminent artists Arshad Khan on Esraj & Amjad Khan on Tabla; Chief Guest: Mrs.Gursharan Kaur (w/o Dr.Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister of India) on Friday, 23rd August, 2024 at BVSSS.

International Seminar on Political Economy and Governance of Punjab; at Conference Room-II, India International Centre, New Delhi held on 4-5 March, 2024.

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.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhai Vir Singh "Bhai Vir Singh: Times, Writings & Legacy"; Chif Gust: Justice J.S.Khehar (Former Chief Justice of India); Keynote Address by Dr. Surjit Patar (Eminent Poet & President of Punjab Arts Council); held on 1-2 Dec., 2022 at Master Tara Singh Auditorium, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi.

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 Inter-school Declamation Contest On Life & Writings of Bhai Vir Singh Ji; Panel of Judges: Dr. Harbans Kaur Sagoo and Dr. Kuldeep Kaur Pahwa; Totally 15 schools are participating. Two students (preferably, one boy and one girl student) from each school will speak for about 5-6 minutes. Both students from each school will speak on different topics in the language of their choice – Punjabi/English/Hindi) held on Friday, 9th 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.

Environmental Safety of Medicines and Medical Practices: A Holistic Approach on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at BVSSS; Invocation: Mrs. Taranjit Kaur; Welcome Address: Dr.G.S.Grewal (President, GHMF); Introduction to the theme of the Conclave: Dr. Harmeet Singh (Secretary, GHMF); Key-Note Address: "Environment and One Health" Dr. Randeep Guleria (Director, AIIMS, New Delhi); Sikh Gurus concern for Environment (ONLINE): Dr.Rajwant Singh (President, EcoSikh, USA); Eco-consciousness of Guru Nanak: A Ray of Hope: Prof. Rawail Singh (Former Professor, University of Delhi).

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.

Surjit Patar recite Bhai Vir Singh's Poems on Kashmir; Chair: Dr. Sardara Singh Johal (Renowned Educationist); Friday, 23rd 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.

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.

Punjabi Bhasha Sanman & Flower show (6th class students of schools of Delhi state) held on Monday, 16th December, 2019 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi

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

Inauguration of Exhibition on Guru Nanak by Mark Tully at IIC, Lodhi Est New Delhi. held on Friday, 04-Oct-2019, 5pm, followed by talk by Dr. Mohinder Singh, Chaired by Shri N.N.Vohra.

Exhibition on Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Rabab to Nagara) at Gurdwara Shri Dukhniwaran Sahib, Patiala held on 22nd Sep. 2019

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

Exhibition on Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Rabab to Nagara) at Punjabi University, Patiala held on 20 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

Inter-School Painting Competition held on 29 August, 2019

Exhibition celebrating 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji organised by NIPS, Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi held on 20th July, 2019. Virasat-e-Khalsa Anandpur Sahib.

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)

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.

Inter-School Declamation Contest : Celebrating 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji held on Tuesday, 29th January, 2019, at BVSSS, New Delhi.

Khush-Amdid 2019 held on 5th January at BVSSS, New Delhi.

Flower show & Punjabi Bhasha Sanman : (6th class students of schools of Delhi state) held on Friday, 14th December, 2018. at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi

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.

Bhai Vir Singh Memorial Essay writing Competition : for School, College & University Students held on Thursday, 11th October, 2018 at Bhai Vir Singh Memorial Hall, New Delhi

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

Inter School Bhai Vir Singh Memorial Essay Competition: On 10th October, 2017, Participants: 30 schools along with Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Mata Sundri College, Punjabi Dept. of Delhi University and other colleges.>>Report

Bhai Vir Singh Memorial Inter-school Painting Competition for students of 9th & 10th: On 22nd November, 2017, Participants: 25 schools, based on Bhai Vir Singh’s poetry >>Report

International Punjabi Conference: On 2-3 February, 2018, in collaboration with Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College and an Exhibition on “Guru Gobind Singh: Journey from Patna to Nanded”.

Sixth World Punjabi Conference: On 10-11 March, 2018, at Chandigarh and Exhibition of “Guru Gobind Singh: Journey from Patna to Nanded” organised by Bhai Vir Singh Sadan.

World Sikh Environment Day On the occasion of Gurgaddi Diwas of Guru Har Rai on 14 March, 2018, Chief Guest: S. R. S. Bajaj, Member of Executive Council, BVSSS. >> 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

Inter School Painting Competition: Participants: 40 Govt. and Public schools. Certificates were given away by Sh. Madhukar Maithani, a renowned artist on 29th August, 2018.>> Report

Unique Exhibition on Guru Gobind Singh: Journey from Patna to Nanded, Organised by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in association with Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on March 17-25, 2018. >> Report

World Sikh Environment Day On the occasion of Gurgaddi Diwas of Guru Har Rai,
Chief Guest: S. R. S. Bajaj, Member of Executive Council, BVSSS. >> Report

New Year celebration & Unique Exhibition on Guru Gobind Singh, Sat.06-Jan-18 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >> Report

FLOWER SHOW & PUNJABI BHASHA SANMAN for 6th class students of schools of Delhi state on Tuesday, 12-Dec-2017 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >> Report

Photography Competition (Theme: Indian Artisans) for College students on Mon. 20-Nov-2017 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >> Report

Exhibition & Singing based on Heer Waris, Singers: JASBIR JASSI, Amarjit, V. YamlaJat & Ms.Kudrat Singh. on 14 Nov. at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >> 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

Bhaine Sawan Aaya : Songs celebrating Sawan by Dr. Manjit Kaur & Bhupinder Singh Parmar held on Saturday, 5th August, 2017 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >> Report

Musical Evening : Singer Sukhdev Sahil held on April 8th 2017 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >> Report

SHEILA BHATIA BIRTH CENTENARY SEMINAR : Speakers include eminent theatre personalities and scholars on 3rd & 4th March 2017 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan. >> Report

Flower Show held at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001, On 20th December, 2016 >>Report

Book Discussion : Too Many Men, Too Few Women by 22-11-2016

International Seminar on Guru Gobind Singh : Life & Legacy, (Celebration of 350th Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh) held at IIC on 25-26 November, 2016 >> Report

Bhai Vir Singh Memorial Inter School Essay Competition, Friday 21-10-2016

Photography Competition & Prize Distribution :

Painting Competition dt 2-12-2016

Inter-School Declamation Contest 2016 On Life & Writings of Bhai Vir Singh Ji held at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001, On Monday, 10th October, 2016 >>Report

Seminar held on "Dr.Harbhajan Singh : Shakhsiat te Rachna-Sansar" at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi, on Saturday, 1st October, 2016 >> Report

A play based on Bhai Vir Singh’s seminal Novel SUNDRI : Directed by Dr.Lakha Lahiri on Sat, 5th Mar, 2016 at LTG Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi-110001. >>Report

Powerpoint Presentation : on "Glimpses of Rare Guru Granth Sahib Manuscripts" digitised from different parts of India and abroad on Sat., 27th Feb, 2016 in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi >>Report

Bijay Singh - A Punjabi Play : based on writings of Bhai Vir Singh, Directed by Gurdeep Sehra at LTG Auditorum, Mandi House On Wednesday, 24th February, 2016 >>Report

Honouring Ceremony : Sahitya Akademi Award 2015 winner, Prof.Jaswinder Singh of Punjabi University, Patiala, for his Novel “Maat Lok”, honoured in Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan on 16th February, 2016 >>Report

Khush-Amdeed 2016, Musical Celebration : arranged by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan & Punjabi Akademi. dt. 2nd January, 2016 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >>Report

National Seminar on Birth Centenary of Bawa Balwant (Eminent Punjabi Poet) : arranged by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan & Sahitya Akademi. dt. 27-28 November, 2015 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi-110001. >>Report

Seminar on Dr. Jaswant Singh Neki : Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in Association with Naad Pargaas, Sri Amritsar. held on November 15, 2015 at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi. >>Report

Musical Evening Celebrating Panjab's Love Legend Heer Ranjha : performed by Prof. Madan Gopal Singh & Group and Lopoke Brothers (Rajinder Singh & Lakhbir Singh). 29th August, 2015. >>Report

Bhai Vir Singh Memorial Inter School Essay Competition : 28th August, 2015 >>Repor

Bhaine Sawan Aaya : Songs celebrating Sawan by Dilraj Singh & Aliyaa Ajmani. Shabad: Taranjit Kaur, Chief Guest: Shri Kuldip Nayar, Guest of Honour: Shri Ashok Mastie. 18th July, 2015. >>Report

Seminar on Guru Gobind Singh's Impact on Society : Speakers: Prof.Mohammad Hashim Qureshi (Jamia Milia Islamia), Dr.N.Muthu Mohan (Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar), Prof.Chhanda Chatterjee (Director, Centre for Guru Nanak Dev Studies, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal), Lt.Gen.Kartar Singh Gill (Chandigarh). Chief Guest: Dr.Jaspal Singh (Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala). Presided over by Dr.J.S.Neki (Professor of Eminence, Punjabi University, Patiala). 28th March, 2015. >>Report

Bijay Singh, A Punjabi Drama (Based on writings of Bhai Vir Singh) : Directed by Gurdeep Sehra. 23rd March, 2015. >>Report

Seminar on Gender, Society & Culture: Issues from the North Indian Context : 12th March, 2015. >>Report

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

A Musical Play Meri Khidhi Rahe Gulzar : based on compsitions of Bhai Vir Singh, Direction by Sh.Kewal Dhaliwal, 26th February, 2015. >>Report

Punjabi Identity : arranged by Sahitya Akademi in association with Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan. 12-13th December, 2014. >>Report

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

Discussin on Savage Harvest : Translation of Mohinder Singh Sarna's Partition Stories. Saturday, 4th January, 2014. >>Report

Kavi Darbar : arranged by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, Punjabi Academy and Punjabi Sahitya Kender. dt. Saturday, 21 December, 2013. >>Report

Release of Sh. Kuldip Nayar’s first book in Punjabi : "Mainu Anehra Kyon Nahin Lagda" Tuesday, 5th November, 2013. >>Report

Panel Discussion on Gurbani Naal Juriye : Panelist Dr.B.S. Rattan, S.Bhishan Singh Bedi and S. R.S. Chaddha, presided by Dr. M.K.Gill on 18th September, 2013 >>Report

Kaun Banega Gur Pyara for Teachers : arranged by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in association with Yuvak Likhari Sangat on 17th August, 2013 >>Report

Bhaine Sawan Aaya : Gurbani Kirtan in Connection with SAWAN by Bhai Harjinder Singh Srinagar Wale & Jasbir Jassi arranged by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan & Punjabi Academy, Delhi on Friday, the 9th August,2013 >>Report

Kaun Banega Gur Pyara : arranged by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in association with Yuvak Likhari Sangat on 20th July, 2013 >>Report

Inter School Painting Competition : Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in Association with Yuvak Likhari Sangat, 20th April,2013, Saturday from 9.30 a.m. >>Report

Celebration of Basant Panchami : performed by Barkat Sidhu, eminent Sufi Singer from Patiala Gharana Saturday Feb. 16, 2013 >>Report

Discussion on Zafarnama English translation by S. Navtej Singh Sarna. IFS Thursday Feb. 14, 2013 >>Report

School Level Gurmat Quiz Competition : Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in Association with Yuvak Likhari Sangat, New Delhi. on 9th November, 2012 >>Report

School Level Declamation Contest : On Life & Writings of Bhai Vir Singh Ji. Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in Association with Yuvak Likhari Sangat. Thursday, 31st January, 2013 >>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

Launch of A Life Incomplete by Sardar Nanak Singh translated by Navdeep Suri dt. 21st February, 2012 >>Report

1st S.S. Noor Memorial Lecture : 13th February, 2012 >>Report

International Seminar : Pluralistic Vision in Guru Granth Sahib Inaugurated by Smt. Pratibha Patil, the Hon’ble President of India, 16th December, 2010 in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. >>Report

 

O beautiful sun wearer,
with the sun in thy crest!
I am sick at heart!
Thine arrow has pierced me,
the ray that darted from the sun
thou wearest in thy crest.
Pray come and stand before my eyes,
And heal my hurt, my love!
- Bhai Vir Singh

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