On behalf of the Swiss Sangat, Master Karan Singh ji,�welcomed Sirdar Surender Singh ji Kandhari and his dear wife. Karan Singh ji,�highlighted the contribution made by Bhai Surender Singh ji, and said �the�journey undertaken by Bhai Sahib ji to accomplish in making an unbelievable vision a reality was full of thorns.
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(From Left to Right:�Mr. Ranjit Singh Masuta, Mr. Harminder Singh Khalsa, Mr. Surender Singh Kandhari and Master Karan Singh)
His untiring efforts, self determination, blessing of�Almighty and the generosity of the the Rulers of Dubai gave him bundles of energy�in building one of the marvelous and�modern Gurdawara in a Dubai,�UAE an Islamic Country. The presence of this Gurdawara on the World Map means�that the message of Guru Nanak Dev ji, is spread in the right context and we�all Sikhs and all others world wide, who believe that �All Human Race is�One�, are proud of this great achievement.
Swiss Sangat is thankful from the core of their heart to the Rulers of Dubai�for donating land and granting permission to the Sikhs to build this marvelous�and unique Gurdawara Sahib. It is one of the greatest gifts to the entire Sikh world.�
The entire Sangat very keenly listened to Bhai Surendar�Singh ji, who said it was not an easy task to get permission to build a place�of worship for followers of Sikh Religion in an Islamic Country. The present ruling family was convinced of Guru Nanak Dev ji�s message to the world and Mr.�Kandhari ji�s plan to have a place of worship – Gurdawara in Dubai, UAE.
Before approving the Project, the rulers of the�country clearly said that �the Gurdawara should be No. 1 in the World�.� Bhai Sahib ji answered �it cannot be Number 1,�but it will be Number 2 in the World as Number 1 is Harmandir Sahib�. �
Today he says, �The Rulers are proud to have one of�the most modern Gurdawara in the world. He added, that the Rulers have assured�full support to the Gurdawara Management and we can reach the authorities�whenever, we need their assistance.
There are 35 Sewadars working round the clock for the�maintenance of the Gurdawara Sahib. It is having all amenities and hygienic�conditions and also fulfilling all ISO standards�.
He added, nearly 1,000 devotees daily visit and enjoy �Guru Ka Langar� and on weekly congregations, the number of devotees cross over 10,000�and on Holy Gurpurabs the figures of devotees attending the function reaches nearly�60,000 who share �Guru Ka Langar�. On listening to the figures, the Swiss Sangat�got very emotional.
Daily Holy Services are conducted by the Head Granthi,�there are 3 Kirtani Jathas on the payroll of the Gurdawara Management performing�full time Gurbani Services. Whereas, there is a 2 years waiting list for�Kirtani Jathas from abroad to perform Kirtan in Guru�s Darbar.
On behalf of the Swiss Sangat, Bhai Surender Singh ji�was blessed with the Siropa. While humbly accepting the Siropa, he said �am honoured�to be in Guru�s Darbar- an impressive, traditional Gurdawara. And I am�overjoyed to hear Kirtan performed by Swiss Sikh children, I see Guru�s Sikhi has�spread it roots in Switzerland�too�.
While sitting with the Sangat and enjoying Guru Ka�Langar, Mr. Kandhari was questioned by a Guru Sikh about Ardas, issues in Dubai and elsewhere. He�clearly said �who are we and what right do we have to change the Holy Banis of�our Gurus and Sikh Rehat Maryada�. One thing is clear, �I fully support all, who�spread the true message of our Gurus. But important criteria are that all Sikh�Organizations and Institutes must be very transparent, the management is honest�and dedicated in performing the Gurus Sewa.
On their way back, Mr. and Mrs. Kandhari were blessed�to have Darshan of 2, original hand written Holy-Scriptures, dating back to the�era of our 10th Guru Gobind Singh ji. Although, they were delayed to�attend their other engagements, one could see that their joy had no bounds and�they parted with an emotional Guru Fateh.�
