New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), in collaboration with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, has initiated a campaign #DilSeSewa. At a time of widespread hunger and a humanitarian crisis, this campaign focuses on the rich living tradition of food sharing as widely practised in “Langars” or community kitchens by the Sikh community. The Sikh community has been at the forefront of relentlessly helping people to tide over the crisis— and their 'sewa' during the coronavirus pandemic is a shining example of their community spirit.
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Highlights of #DilSeSewa Telethon: An Initiative To Support Our Langars Feed Millions During The Coronavirus Crisis
New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), in collaboration with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has initiated a campaign #DilSeSewa. Join the campaign and help us reach out to the poor and vulnerable who need to be fed.
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Updated : July 06, 2020 12:24 am IST
Jul 06, 2020 00:24 (IST)
#DilSeSewa ended on a kirtan by Bhai Kultar Singh of Hazuri Ragi Gurdwara Bangla Sahib that highlighted one of the main teachings of sikhism, Kar Sewa, which means selfless service to all regardless of caste, class, religion, gender, social or economic status or political consideration.
Jul 06, 2020 00:18 (IST)
Thank you donors: After the 2-hour #DilSeSewa telethon over Rs 2.66 crore collected in contributions
To contribute and help our langars feed millions, click here.
To contribute and help our langars feed millions, click here.
Jul 06, 2020 00:10 (IST)
Sikhs have come out to help generously, they don't look at caste, status, creed anything: Arjun Rampal, Actor, Producer & Model
Jul 06, 2020 00:02 (IST)
We were taught to take the chappals and clean it with a cloth and return it when doing sewa in gurdwara. That is one of the highest forms of humility, so this is all coming from the Sikh roots. So thank you for instilling such high value in all our minds: Vikas Khanna, Michelin star chef, restaurateur & humanitarian talking about his numerous initiatives during the pandemic
Jul 05, 2020 23:39 (IST)
Sikh community is not only for sikhs it is for everyone and it is about equality: Jasbir Jassi, Singer & Actor
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Jul 05, 2020 23:37 (IST)
Dhoop Aane Do, the song has been written by lyricist, poet and author Gulzar and literally translates to 'Let the Sun shine through the dark clouds'.
Jul 05, 2020 23:18 (IST)
A view from New York and how sikh community is making a difference there during the pandemic and #BlackLivesMatter protests
Jul 05, 2020 23:03 (IST)
People are donating for langar from everywhere: Mandy Takhar, Actor
With COVID we all know it is very difficult for everyone. People are donating for langar from everywhere. The whole thing about langar is that Guru Nanakji started it and it is our responsibility to keep it going.
Jul 05, 2020 22:53 (IST)
I have been a great admirer of sikh traditions: Harish Salve, Former Solicitor General of India
Sikh community as always been a source of fascination, at times of emergency, even in day to day living. In UK, we were so proud because sikh community was serving hot chhola bhatura to homless people during Christmas. It was a wonderful experience to see it happening. I have been a great admirer of sikh traditions. My children specially daughter has been so inspired by the sikh learnings. She is in Delhi and she has been distributing rations and food. I told her to be careful but she said that if gurdwaras are doing it then why can't we?
Jul 05, 2020 22:38 (IST)
Vikramjit Singh Sahni of World Punjabi Organisation donates Rs 50 lakhs during the telethon
Jul 05, 2020 22:30 (IST)
Only one thing matters in langar, humanity. No one should be hungry. They all sit in the same line or row, there is no rich or poor. This is the biggest thing we feel proud of: Gurdas Maan, Singer & Songwriter
Jul 05, 2020 22:23 (IST)
S Satnam Kaur & Taranjit Singh of JIS Group Calcutta contribute Rs 11 lakh during #DilSeSewa campaign
To contribute and support our langars to feed millions in need, click here
To contribute and support our langars to feed millions in need, click here
Jul 05, 2020 22:14 (IST)
What is wonderful about the community that we have to praise is across the globe, we see people identifying themselves with religion becoming aggressive, bitter and almost venoumous, on the other hand sikhs are becoming more and more soft, warm and humanitarian. Langar is a century old tradition, it's selfless: Javed Akhtar, Activist, poet, lyricist & screenwriter
Jul 05, 2020 22:04 (IST)
We never thought we will ever see the times that we are now seeing: Gurmail Singh Malhi, President, Southall Gurdwara London
When government announced the lockdown in UK, people over 65 had to isolate as per government instructions. There were many people whose families lived away. This was a problem for them. We prepared ration kits and conducted prgrammes to counsel them. For doctors fighting COVID in the frontlines, sewakars distributed food to even them. Irrespective of religion or race we have distributed langar to everyone.
Jul 05, 2020 21:55 (IST)
Gulzar teamed up with Vishal Bharadwaj, Film director, composer & singer and his wife Rekha Bharadwaj, Singer & live performer for a song called 'Dhoop' or sunshine to spread the message of positivity at a time of crisis like the coronavirus pandemic
Vishal Bharadwaj
Usually songs are about winning and overcoming a crisis, but Gulzar sir's words are about finding positivity and sunshine.
Rekha Bharadwaj:
I think when we hear songs by Guzar sir, everyone thinks how can he say something that we feel but cannot express. This is a song that expresses emotions of so many people.
Jul 05, 2020 21:45 (IST)
I have done the sewa in langar, I have been brought up in that tradition: Gulzar, Lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, film director
Jul 05, 2020 21:38 (IST)
Everyone can learn from sikhism: Zafar Iqbal, Former Captain, Coach & Selector, Indian Hockey Team
I remember when Indian Airlines team went to USA to play a tournament in 1979 and 1980, twice we stayed in gurdwara, because of financial crunch. We needed help from them. They really helped us with lunch, breakfast, dinner. They also took us to the field from the gurdwara and then bring us back because we had no conveyance. The sikh community is about brotherhood. When we muslims had no place to read namaz, gurdwara opened their door for us to read namaz. We have enjoyed their support and we should encourage the lessons learnt from sikhism.
Jul 05, 2020 21:26 (IST)
Sikh community has always come forward whenever there is a need, without making choices. We need to acknowledge their devotion: Sunil Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise
This is a community known worldwide to always do sewa without exception. I was born and brought up in Ludhiana. My grandmother would take us to the gurdwara every morning at 5 am. We are made up experience from life. Part of the makeup that I have of attempting to reach out the less fortunate has come from this exposure to the ethos and philosophy of the sikh community. It's a wonderful thing, all of us need to learn that it will serves us well.
When we saw this massive human tragedy when millions of people became homeless, even though all religious places were closed, gurdwaras were serving langar. In Delhi, gurdwaras were serving over 1 lakh meals to migrant workers everyday.
Jul 05, 2020 21:17 (IST)
Sikhs have always been at the forefront, feeding people: Jimmy Sheirgill, Actor and Film Producer
I try to do sewa at langar whenever I get a chance in Bombay or in Punjab or in Toronto or Vancouver, wherever there is possibility I do it. There is a satisfaction you get once you finish the sewa. It's a great feeling when you come out and it is a huge memory.
They don't care about religion or anything. They are always there. The gurdwara sahib, langars are always open for everybody. That's the beauty of it and we are proud of it.
Jul 05, 2020 21:08 (IST)
Wherever there is gurdwara, there is langar and it is open to everybody: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, The Art Of Living Foundation
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