A 10 days long celebration concluded with the revelation of Kirpal Sagar to the
world at Kirpal Sagar near Rahon district Nawanshahar. The entire Kirpal Sagar complex was tastefully decorated with multicolored lights. Thousands of delegates from different religions and also from aboard throng Kirpal Sagar participated in the
conference. World conference on
Unity of
Man started with a traditional prayer at one corner of the Kirpal sarovar and a symbolic flame was lit by HH Sardarni Surinder Kaur, President of UOM. She explained the significance of the conference and also uncovered a plate where milestones of the history of Kirpal Sagar were noted. The assembly also remembered
Dr Harbhajan Singh, the founder Chairman of Kirpal Sagar who brought it up as per wishes of Sant Kirpal Singh.S Ranjit Singh Brahmpura Cabinet Minister of Punjab inaugurated the free medical camp which continued through out December and the new operation and intensive care tract of the hospital. He also flagged the first ambulance car which will take up duty frequently on Amritsar-Delhi highway. Indian doctors were supported by physicians from Germany, Austria and other countries. A cultural extravaganza was performed by the students of Kirpal Sagar Academy. Interschool Shabad competition was organized on December 2 in which 17 teams participated. The songs verses were taken from the Holy Scriptures and sung in a beautiful way expressing the love and devotion to God. It was a pleasure to see how emphatically the children were engaged. The contest was won by a girl group of Ludhiana. S. Sarwan Singh Chief Parliamentary Secretary welcomes the audience on the behalf of Punjab Government. He expressed his esteem for Kirpal Sagar where all religions are respected. The competition concluded with a short speech by Dr Karamjit Singh Chairman of the organization. In the evening audience was enlightened by devotional songs from two well known groups, namely, Banwari Lal from Amritsar and well known Bakshi Qwaal. XII Dr Harbhajan Singh memorial Inter School Volleyball was organized on December3-5 in which 18 teams from North India participated. Director of Sports, Punjab Padam Sri Pargat Singh, declared the tournament open. Every one was impressed by the horse show by the students of Kirpal Sagar Academy with their skills at a breath taking speed. In the evening a colourful dance show by young girls of the academy dressed in white glittering saris each holding two candle lights in their palms gave a wonderful performance of Indian dance. A group of musicians Mohammad Sherif Qwaal of Malerkotla fascinated the audience with their Quaawalli singing up to mid night. A religious drama under Light and sound Show of three hours was performed. The story played in the times guru Teg Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh and the mughal king Auranzeb. The foreign guests then got a detailed description of the story in English and German so that they might be able to follow the story a little bit at least. The assembly was fascinated, saw a lot of surprising effects and give a long applause at the end. In India the marriage ceremony is important but also very expensive. A wedding of 28 bridal couples from different villages and towns within a radius of 200 km around Kirpal Sagar according to the religions belief to the couple was peformed. A famous singer from Pakistan, Baba Gulam Mohammad Chand, contributed with his musicians to the celebrations. One day conference on Manav Ekta complements the world conference on December 7 in the auditorium of Guru Nanak Bhawan at Amritsar. On December 8, an impressing and cheerful procession from Nag Kalan nearby Amritsar to Kirpal Sagar was undertaken. Dr Harbhajan Singh along with his family used to live and practice before moving to Kirpal Sagar. The movement of Unity of Man started from village Nag Kalan. The procession converted into an impressive parade shortly before reaching Kirpal Sagar. People from all participating nations, colours andcreeds marched together and made every one feel the spirit of unity. Students of Kirpal Sagar Academy performed a delightful welcome song. A colorful musician night performed by a group Ras Leela from Mathura shows scenes of life of Lord Krishna playing with Gopis (cow herding girls). Marvellous dances especially of peacock were to be seen. Two days World Conference started on December 9 where delegates from all the five continents shared their views on the major problems of mankind and the approach to meet the challenge resulting therefrom - man has to start from his own self whether in the field of religion, charity or environment. The conference panel consists of various high profile representatives of all the fields such as Dr Martin Almada (Paraguay) Alternative Nobel Prize Winner, Prof. Dr Peter Schmuck of Germany ,Dr Ann Elisabeth Auhagen Mrs. Vivi Akakpo of African continent In the evening famous Punjabi Sufi singer Han Raj Han filled the audience with enthusiasm for more than three hours with his skill. Mrs Mahat Farah El-Khoury. Reverend Marcus Braybrooke Mr Vivek Cotinho of Focolare Movement ,Dr Judith Komaromi of Australia besides Hindustic Swamis, Christians monks and nuns, Islamic Maulanas and representatives of humanitarian organizations gave their speeches. The conference concluded with the inauguration of the Symbols and warm thanks by HH Surinder Kaur President of Unity of Man. A beautiful firework enlightened the sky over Kirpal Sagar.
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