Banjara Times: Voice of Goaars of India

Welcome to Banjara Times!

PROUD TO BE A GOAAR!

Hello, everyone! Thanks for visiting Banjara Times. I am Om Parkash Kamal, Editor, Banjara Times (Voice of Goaars worldwide). We believe Goaars of India known as Banjaras, Lambanis, Bazigars, Lubanas, Sirkiband, Gawaria, Gawar, Lambadas, Gor, Vanjari, Vanzaras, Sindhi Guaars and many others are from same Dynasty.

They have same customs, same Goaar Boli and same Gotras all over India. They don't have any Sections and Sub-Sections. They are Equal and they are GOAARS. No matter Kaurs call us with different names. But we are all Goaars, nothing else. One more thing about Banjara Times, we are not belonging to any Group/Organisation, any Religion and any Political Party. We have respect for all, who are working for the development of Goaars. Long Live Goaar Unity!
Your views, articles, reports, photos are welcome.
Our New Email address is: kamaldharamsot@gmail.com
Special Declaration: It is not necessary that the Owner of BANJARATIMES.COM website is agree with the views expressed in news and articles presented on BANJARATIMES.COM website.

Your Own Goaar Brothers:
Om Parkash Kamal Dharamsot (Editor), Shankar Ade (Assistant Editor)
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'Maata Ka Jaagran' in Bergamo City of Italy by Goaars!

Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy organized Second Jaagran In Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010. In the picture above organizers honoring Office Bearer of Local Municipal Committee.

Organizing Committee consisting of 11 Members from Goaar Community honored Singer Hamdard Jyoti.

Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy honored the Religious Singers at the Second 'Mata Ka Jaagran' In Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010.

Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy honored the Goaar Workers at the Second 'Mata Ka Jaagran' In Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010.

Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy honored the Goaar Workers at the Second 'Mata Ka Jaagran' In Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010. In the picture above Ashok Kumar Valjot, Surinder Kumar Dharamsot (Representative of Banjara Times) and Baldev Kumar Sahoka Muchhaal are seen.

Ladies belongs to Goaar Community living in Italy attending the Mata Ka Jaagran organized by Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy in Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010.

Sangat from Bergamo, Brescia, Mantova cities of Italy attending the Mata Ka Jaagran organized by Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy in Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010.

Ladies are dancing in Mata Ka Jaagran organized by Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy in Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010.

Bittu from Chachradi, Shanty from Doraha and other Goaars attending the Mata Ka Jaagran organized by Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy in Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010.

Bergamo, Italy, August 27, 2010 (Surinder Kumar Dharamsot +393809067551): Jai Mata Saraswati Dharmik Committee, Bergamo, Italy organized Second Jaagran in Bergamo city of Italy on August 14, 2010.

It is specially notable that the Organizing Committee of 11 Members only from Goaar Community, organized this event first time overseas. Members of the Organizing Committee are as follows:

(1) SURINDER KUMAR DHARAMSOT, PHAGWARA (+393809067551)
(2) RAVI KUMAR MUCHHAAL, MORINDA
(3) TEJI RAM DHARAMSOT, PUNJAB
(4) SIKANDER SINGH BILLU VARTIA, HEERAN
(5) MULKH RAJ VARTIA, SANGROOR
(6) RAJ KUMAR NARSOT, KHANNA
(7) RAM LAL MUCHHAAL RAIKOT
(8) JOGINDER RAM MUCHHAAL, BEAS
(9) BALDEV RAM DHARAMSOT, PHAGWARA
(10) JEERA RAM VARTIA, DORAHA
(11) PIRTHI RAM VARTIA, CHIHERU

Singer Hamdard Jyoti & party, Sanatan Dharam Mandir Italy, Sonu & Party and Ram Pandeep (Saifabad, Phillaur) participated in the Jaagran. Near about 2500 persons attended 'Mata Ka Jaagran' included Goaars and other communities. Mostly of them were from Bergamo, Brescia, Mantova cities of Italy.

Organizing Committee consisting of 11 Members from Goaar Community honored Singer Hamdard Jyoti. Organizing Committee also honored the Office Bearer from the Local Municipal Committee.

Organizing Committee consisting of 11 Members from Goaar Community also honored the Goaar Workers Ashok Kumar Valjot, Baldev Kumar Muchhaal and others. S. Raju Valjot and Ashok Raikoti conducted the stage.
Posted on August 30, 2010---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Harappani Gorbanjara Mahila Kala Vikas Mandal launched new Website: Mrs. Vijaya Pawar

Mrs. Vijaya Pawar, President, Harappani Gorbanjara Mahila Kala Vikas Mandal, Ambajogai, Dist. Beed, Maharashtra in Banjara dress.

Dear all,
Website of our organization is http://www.harappanigorbanjara.com

Please visit.
Thanking you.

Mrs. Vijaya Pawar
President,
Harappani Gorbanjara Mahila Kala Vikas Mandal,
Ambajogai, Dist. Beed, Maharashtra

Harapppani Gorbanjara Mahila Kala Vikas Mandal aims at building capacities of poor and needy people in general, and youth, women, tribes and small and marginal farmers in particular, with a view to furthering their socio-economic conditions.

Organisation’s experience: Even before its registration in 2004, the organization has been undertaking efforts for promotion of the traditional art and culture of the Banjaras. After registration, the organization has been trying to make use of its experience in a systematic and more effective way not only for promotion of the traditional art and culture of the Banjaras; but, also for their overall development It has been working to promote traditional art and culture, to preserve indigenous knowledge of the aboriginals; it has been trying to create livelihood opportunities, to manage natural resources and to prepare the backward communities for participation in the political processes, etc.
The interventions made by the organization have started showing some positive impacts on the life of the Banjaras.

These have encouraged the marginalized and oppressed people to participate in the development processes. Now, some people from the oppressed communities have begun to live a dignified life.

Today, Harapppani Gorbanjara Mahila Kala Vikas Mandal (HGMKVM) is a well-recognized organization at the local level and also at the national level in the fields of women empowerment through promotion of the traditional handicrafts. It has been creating awareness about the traditional art and culture of the Banjara tribe. It has also been providing training in these aspects to the Banjara women. The organization has a unique feature that it is for women and by the women. All its office bearers and most of the staff members are women. Over the years, it has been able to develop rapport with all sections of the local communities in the region (Beed district). It has also been working in cooperation and collaboration with the government departments. It has been able to develop a network of the likeminded NGOs functioning in the Beed district of Maharashtra.

Now, it has been trying to build their capacities so that they could think and work collectively for promotion of the traditional arts in the Beed district.

During the last 4 years, the organization has implemented 11 different kinds of projects and programmes for promotion of the traditional handicrafts of the Banjara tribe and also for creation of awareness on some development issues among it like education, health, sanitation, women empowerment.

In addition, based on its experience, the organization has started mobilizing the NGOs and the CBOs and providing training to them, undertaking capacity building measures especially for youth and women, doing advocacy for accessing rights and entitlements, working on promotion of livelihoods through micro-finance. It has also initiated a process of research and documentation.
Posted on August 30, 2010---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

May the Banjaras get Strong Leadership in the field of Social, Political and Religious: Bhausing Pawar, Mumbai

Dear Kamal ji

Jai Sevalal !!!

I am Bhausing Pawar from Mumbai, Maharashtra (Native Place-Telgawhan, Tal. Darwha Dist.Yavatmal, Maharashtra.) and currently serving as an Assisstant Commissioner Of Sales Tax in the Department of Sales Tax, Maharashtra State, Mumbai.

You may definitely know the joy of realizing a special things in life. The same has happened to me when I typed 'Banjara" in google search and to my surprise, at the click of mouse I got 'banjaratimes .com'. This is amazing! I kept navigating through the website the whole day as it is holiday today.

I heartily congratulate you to make such an International Platform available to all we Goar Bhais. Being a part of the Civilized society and witnessing the evolution, the mankind has made in the 21st century, it is very essential to leap forward in the vertical as well as horizontal direction of the growth.

By launching this platform, you have made tremendous service to the Banjaras of the world especially Indians. I am aware that the Colourful and Enthusiastic Banjaras have made their feel in all spheres of life in India and around the world. The banjaras have always remained as Pillars and posts in keeping Indias Cultural and social values intact till today. Now we are feeling our presence in all spheres of development including Government, Public, Private Sectors... nationally and internationally.

At the same time I must register my concern over the growing reluctance in the field of school education and higher education among the adolescent especially among the children of illiterate farmers and farm workers.

We are having political idols such as Late Vasantrao Naik and great administrator like Late Sudhakarrao Naik (Both were the Chief Minister of Maharashtra State of their times and may always be remembered for their work). I look forward that "May the Banjaras get STRONG LEADERSHIP in the field of Social, Political, and Religious" so that we can progress in those fields including Civil Administration, Science and Technology.

I have gone through the mails you received. There should not be any politics among ourselves. we must encourage the good things for the betterment of the society. I feel that the educated, intelligent youth from all leading fields within the nation and international should come forward , share such world wide platform and do something for our brothers and sisters who couldnot manage to keep pace with the time.

I am eagerly waiting for the response.
my email ID: bhausing.pawar@rediffmail.com

Thank you.

From,
Bhausing Pawar, Mumbai.
Posted on August 23, 2010-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LAKHWINDER WADALI’S NEW PUNJABI MOVIE “CHHEVAN DARIYA” IS RELEASING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 WORLDWIDE

A Poster of Lakhwinder Wadali's New Punjabi Movie "Chhevan Darya" (The Sixth River)

Lakhwinder Wadali with his Co-Star Christa Cannon in the Movie "Chhevan Darya" (The Sixth River).

News about the Shooting of the Movie Chhevan Darya: Sufi & Pop singer Lakhwinder Wadali son of Ustad Puran Chand Wadali is presently shooting for his second Punjabi Film “CHHEVAN DARIYA -The Sixth River. Chhevan Dariya film is being Directed by Ish Amitoj Kaur who earlier also worked as Assistant to Manmohan Singh (Jee Aayan Nu Fame) and Produced by Mumbai-based Noor Nissan Productions . Film is presently being shot at locations near Ludhiana,Chandigarh and Malerkotla

Starcast of Chhevan Dariya includes Lakhwinder Wadali, Navneet Kaur,Comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi, Sikh Actor Manpreet Singh (Sat Sri Akaal fame), Christa Cannon, Bollywood Actor Gulshan Grover, Comedian Rana Ranbir, Neena Gupta, Deep Dhillon and Binnu Dhillon.

Playback Singers include Lakhwinder Wadali along with his Dad and Uncle Wadali Brothers, Firoz Khan, Manpreet Akhtar and Jaspinder Narula. Music has been composed by Jaidev Kumar.

During a short interview with Daily11 Director revealed that “Chhevan Dariya” is a movie with a social message and depicts the condition of Punjabi youth getting into Drugs (The Sixth River). Surprisingly Bollywood badman Gulshan Grover is playing a positive role in the film, besides Gulshan Grover all the starcast is presently busy with the shooting of the film in ludhiana. (With thanks from punjabiview.com)

Synopsis:
Whenever you hear the word ‘Punjab’ you think of ‘Makki Di Roti’, Sarson Da Saag’ and all you visualize is ‘Giddha’,’Bhangra’ and loud Punjabi Music. We at Noor Nissan Productions have gone ahead and have taken the audience into the real journey into the land of five rivers which ultimately explores the most vital element of the land-“Chhevan Dariya”( The Sixth River)

‘Chhevan Dariya’, the expression is commonly associated with the abundance of drugs and alcohol that permeates the land of five rivers. Punjabis have always felt themselves to be the proud natives of the land of five rivers – from where has emerged this destructive sixth river? The film ‘Chhevan Dariya’ (The Sixth River) is a loud and clear clarion call to the positivity, fortitude and the spirit of Chardhikala of those born in the land of five rivers to take up cudgels against the destructive forces rampant in their dear land.

The story begins with the pouring in of the guests at Deedar Singh’s (Gulshan Grover) haveli. The occasion is the marriage of a girl with whose grandfather Deedar Singh had a close friendship. This brings in people from Philadelphia and Punjab. Soon, Carol (Christa Cannon)), a friend of Fateh (Manpreet Singh), from US also joins them by sheer coincidence. Fateh’s friend, Dev (Lakhvinder Wadali) gets attracted to Carol and thus love starts blooming. Fateh and Dev’s childhood friend, Reet (Navneet Kaur), a TV journalist, shares some close moments with Fateh and their relationship gets strengthened as the story develops.

The film depicts how the drug abuse can destroy friends and how a hapless old man is left alone without a family. The film also highlights the malady of poor leadership and stresses the need of quality leaders. For this purpose Deedar Singh evolves a novel method to produce role models.

Carol is doing research on the present day Punjab. There is strong mafia involving politicians, small and big drug peddlers with nefarious designs, out to grab the agricultural land in the garb of industrial development. There is a considerable melodrama in this aspect and ultimately they are exposed. However it takes toll on Carol’s life.

The film is dotted with nuances of Punjabi folk songs and dances and there are a couple of Shabads which are a delight for the soul. Baba Punjaba’s (Rana Ranbir) role is dotted with powerful dialogues which reveal the pain and agony of the people of the once prosperous state. The film is a treat for the young and the old alike and has points for all the walks of life, be it a common man, a poor person, an industrialist or a farmer.

Email: sixthriver@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sixthriverfilm.com
Office: Noor Nissaan Productions
Location: San Francisco, CA

Star Cast:
Gulshan Grover, Neena Gupta, Lakhvinder Wadali, Manpreet Singh, Navneet Kaur, Christa Cannon, Deep Dhillon, Rana Ranbir, Binnu Dhillion

Crew:
Lyrics: Kummar, Kulwant Singh, Aman Singh
Singers: Wadali Brothers, Manpreet Akhtar, Feroz Khan,
Jaspinder Narula,Simerjit Kumar, Christa Cannon, Lakhwinder Wadali.
Choreographer: Bhupinder Sayan (Bhuppi)
Associate Director: Khalid Azmi
Editor: Omkarnath Bhakri
Audiographer: Narinder Singh
Executive Producer: Aakesh Bhushan (Raju)
Cinematography: Inderjit Bansel
Music: Jaidev Kumar
CO-Producer: Taranjit Singh
Written Produced and directed by: Ish Amitoj Kaur
(Posted on August 23, 2010--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Independence Day by Goaars of Phagwara Punjab with different style........

Honor of Goaar Students at Mohalla Dharamkot Phagwara on the Eve of August 15, 2010

Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee Dharamkot Phagwara organized Jaagran

Goaar Students (From Left to Right) Miss Rajni B.Com. Student, Miss Neelam M.B.B.S. Student (Daughters of Mr. Darshan Lal Dharamsot) and Miss Shikha B.A.LL.B. Student (Daughter of Om Parkash Kamal USA) honored at the eve of Independence Day by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

Goaar Student Miss Neelam B. Pharmacy Student (Daughter of Mr. Ajit Kumar Dharamsot) honored at the eve of Independence Day by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

Goaar Student Mr. Amandeep Kumar Dharamsot (Son of Mr. Mandeep Singh Dharamsot USA) honored at the eve of Independence Day by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

Goaar Student Mr. Ravi Kumar Dharamsot (Son of Mr. Ashok Kamal Dharamsot) honored at the eve of Independence Day by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

Goaar Student Mr. Manjeet Kumar Dharamsot M.A. (Son of Mr. Gian Chand Dharamsot) honored at the eve of Independence Day by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

Famous Punjabi Singer Durga Rangila presented religious songs at this occasion. (Photos by Ritesh Kamal)

Singers Satte Shah and Balli Shah performing religious songs at Jaagran organized by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

A gracefull scene of the Jaagran organized by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

A scene of gathering at the occasion of 14th Bhagwati Jaagran organized by Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara.

Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara, August 15, 2010 (Ritesh Kamal): Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara organized 14th Annual Ma Bhagwati Jaagran on the Eve of August 15, 2010 at Dharamsot Shopping Complex Mohalla Dharamkot Phagwara. At this famous punjabi singer Durga Rangila and others presented religious songs.

At this occasion Jai Ma Naujawan Dharmik Committee, Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara honored the Goaar Students of the 'Taanda' Mohalla Dharamkot, Phagwara who passed 10+2 examination.

Posted on August 16, 2010---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A New Book of Dr. Suraj Badtiya released in New Delhi

Book Name: 'Satta Sanskriti aur Dalit Saundaryashastar'

"Satta Sanskriti and Dalit Saundryashastar" A New Book written by Dr. Suraj Badtiya released at the function organized by Dalit Lekhak Sangh and Safai Karamchari Andolan. This book rerelease function was organized at Committee Room, SSS 1, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi on August 14, 2010. In the photo above Prof. Nityanand Tiwari, Mr. Om Prakash Vaalmiki, Dr. Jai Prakash Kardam, Dr. Divik Ramesh, Mr. Jai Prakash Leelwan, Ram Chander and Dr. Suraj Badtiya are releasing the book "Satta Sanskriti and Dalit Saundryashastar"

Dr. Suraj Badtiya addressing the gathering of writers and intellectuals at the Book Release Function organized in New Delhi.

Banner of the Book Release Function at Committee Room, SSS 1, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi.

A Scene of the function organized by Dalit Lekhak Sangh and Safai Karamchari Andolan. This book rerelease function was organized at Committee Room, SSS 1, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi on August 14, 2010.

New Delhi, August 16, 2010 (Banjara Times News Network): "Satta Sanskriti and Dalit Saundryashastar" A New Book written by Dr. Suraj Badtiya released at the function organized by Dalit Lekhak Sangh and Safai Karamchari Andolan. This book rerelease function was organized at Committee Room, SSS 1, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi on August 14, 2010.

Main speakers at this book release function were: Nityanand Tiwari, Om Prakash Valmeeki, Ramnika Gupta, Abhay Kumar Dubay, Divik Ramesh, Ram Chander, Vaijwara Wilson, Govind C. Paul.

This function was presided over by Vimal Thorat and stage was conducted by Sudesh Tanwar. This funcion was organized with the co-operation of Indian Dalit Studies Institute, New Delhi.

Alok Misher, Dalip Katheria, Sudesh Kumar Tanavar, Om Thanvi, Divik Ramesh, Raj Valmiki, Kailash Chand Chauhan, Prabhat, Anil, Sanjiv, Sudesh Bhardwaj and many others attended the function. (Note: We are thankfull to Dalip Katheria (Facebook) for the pictures.)

Posted on August 16, 2010--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

News of Samaj Sudhar meeting of Punjabi Goaars: Reaction from Dr. Pandu Naik, Bangalore

Dear Mr. Kamal

I was going through the news of Samaj Sudhar meeting of Punjabi Goaars. I am happy to see so much of forward thinking among Goaars of Punjab.

My suggestions are as under. I request you to pass on this message to Mr Ritesh who has reported the news.

1) The quotes under each photo looks good. Since they are punjabi words written in English alphabets, all of us cannot understand them. Please write in English so that non-Punjabi Goaars can also benefit.

2) The following may be household words for all of you in Punjab but rest of us have not heard of what these words are. The reporters/editors may consider describing such terms in few lines so that we all can understand.

Fazool Kharchi
PANJEERI
SHAGUN
MILNI

3) Rest is fine. Thanks all of you for communicating.

Pandu Naik Ph.D.
Bangalore
Posted on August 16, 2010-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dance India Dance Little Masters (Zee TV Dance Program): Every Friday/Saturday 9.30 PM

Manoj Rathod made us proud to be a Goaar! Please support him

Hi All,

Please vote for Manoj Rathod. Now he is Finalist in DID Little Master (Zee TV Dance Program). So please vote for him. He is 1st Goaarmati who made us proud to be Goaar. Birth date of Manoj Rathod is February 20, 1998 (age 12) and he belongs to Mumbai, Maharashtra. Everyone who visited this website, please send e-mails and contact via phone calls to their friends for the support of a talented Goaar Kid Manoj Rathod.

Dance India Dance Little Masters is a new dance reality show on Zee TV from April 30, 2010. The show timings are Friday-Saturday 9.30 PM. After weeks of fierce competition, the winner of the show will be crowned as the 'Best Child Dancing Sensation'. These little dancing wonders will win The Golden Super Wings. The show is considered to be the ultimate dance competition for kids aged 5–13. This show has a nice and interesting title track which is composed and produced by new upcoming music duo "ADIL - PRASHANT", they have also created music for "Dance India Dance".

To Vote please follow below instruction
Type Manoj and send SMS to 57575
Thanks & Regards,

Pramodkumar Chavan, Pune.

If you wanna watch the video of Manoj Rathod, then please click on the link below:

http://www.didlilmasters.zeetv.com/videos/dance-india-dance-little-masters-july-31-episode-video-manoj-and-kishore-perform.html

Posted on August 2, 2010--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Goaar Panchayat of Punjab

Samaj Sudhar Meeting decided about the Fazool Kharchi Events

Sadhu Singh Dharamsot MLA (President, All India Bazigar-Banjara Sabha), Harbans Lal Vartia (President, Municipal Committee), Advocate Sham Singh Muchhaal (Sangrur), Harbans Lalka (Nabha), Jagga Ram Dharamsot and others attending the Samaj Sudhar Meeting of the Goaars of Punjab. (Photo: Ritesh Kamal)

Makhan Singh Lalka (President, All India President, Bazigar Sewa Dal Wing Shiromani Akali Dal Badal), expressing his views at the Samaj Sudhar Meeting of the Goaars of Punjab. (Photo: Ritesh Kamal)

Advocate Sham Singh Muchhaal (Cell Phone: 94630-49335) expressing his views about "Samaj Sudhar" Movement.

Harbans Lalka, Nabha (Cell Phone: 98143-17133) expressing his views about the necessity of Samaj Sudhar Movement.

Harbans Lal Vartia, President, Muncipal Committee, Sangrur expressing his views in Samaj Sudhar Meeting.

A scene of Goaar Panchayat (Dho) at Bawa Lal Temple, Malerkotla. (Photos: Ritesh Kamal)

Hans Raj Valjot, Ex Councillor, Ludhiana telling the Goaars that it is the time, we have to stop fazool Kharchi social events.

Painch (Nayak) Sardaru Valjot from Amloh: Maar Baat Maan layio te Change Rahio, Fazool Kharchi Band Karo.

Painch Shingaru Valjot, Ludhiana: Goaaron Mayin Fazool Kharchi Band Na Kidhi te Bahut Nuksaan Ho jayiya.

Painch Maarhu Panjuka (Jamalpur, Phagwara): Goaaron Re Bache Ro Ikko Hi Rasta Chha, Fazool Kharcha Pariyan Rok.

Jagga Ram Dharamsot, Ahmedgarh: Bacho Goaaro Bacho! Fazool Kharcha Band Karo! Eee Paisa Niyanio Ri Padhayee Pariyan Lagao.

Dr. Arjan Kumar Village Talania: Kharhi te Punjab Ek Karo!

Ujagar Ram Dharamsot, Sanaur: Saarion Marzon Re Ek Dwa, Fazool Kharcha Pariyan Rok.

Chaman Lalka, Bhawanigarh: Saari Duniya Aagein Vadhe Re Koshish Kar Rahi Chha, Goaar Ka Paachhein Ravein. Fazool Kharcha Par Rok Lagayo.

Engineer Sucha Singh Dharamsot, Samrala: Nek Kaame mayin der Na Karo. Samaj Sudhar Faisla Laagu Karo.

Walaiti Puri Dhanaula: Doosre Lokon Ne Dekh Ke aapno Jhugga Chaur Mat Karo. Fazool Kharchi Par Rok Lagayo.

Kashmir Singh Lalka, Morinda: Goaaro Aapni Fazool Kharchi Par Rok Lagao.

Sadhu Singh Dharamsot expressing his views in Goaar Boli at Samaj Sudhar Meeting at Malerkotla. (Photos: Ritesh Kamal)

Malerkotla, July 25, 2010 (Ritesh Kamal): A very important meeting of Goaars of Punjab held at Bawa Lal Temple, Malerkotla, Punjab on July 25, 2010. Specialty of this meeting was that the all factions of Goaars attended this meeting. Goaars belongs to different political parties attended this important decision making meeting of Punjabi Goaars. This was happened first time that moderate leadership and elder 'Painchs' of Goaar Community attended this meeting. Moderate and elder leadership made decisions with 'Sarab Sammati'.

Idea of this meeting was "Samaj Sudhar" decisions among the Goaar Community of Punjab. Community members were feeling the pain of "Fazool Kharchi" on social events in Goaar community and they were discussing these issues whenever they have get-together at social gatherings. These small meetings were the base of this "Samaj Sudhar" meeting held at Bawa Lal Temple, Malerkotla, Punjab on July 25, 2010.

Before the decisions were made, important personalities presented their views about the "Fazool Kharchi" on social events of Goaar Community of Punjab.

This "Samaj Sudhar" meeting was attended by important following leaders of Goaar Community of Punjab:

Sadhu Singh Dharamsot MLA (President, All India Bazigar-Banjara Sabha), Makhan Singh Lalka (President, All India President, Bazigar Sewa Dal Wing Shiromani Akali Dal Badal), Advocate Sham Singh Muchhaal (Sangrur), Harbans Lalka (Nabha), Hans Raj Valjot (Ex Councillor, Ludhiana), Harbans Lal Vartia (President, Municipal Committee, Sangrur), Ambu Ram Narshaut (Punjab State President, Bazigar Seva Dal Wing Shiromani Akali Dal Badal), Sucha Singh Dharamsot (Samrala), Kashmir Singh Lalka (Morinda), Arjan Daas (Talania, Sarhind), Walaity Puri (Dhanaula), Sultan Ram (Dhanaula), Chaman Lalka (Bhawanigarh), Piara Valjot (Painch Ratangarh, Morinda), Sardaru Valjot (Painch, Amloh), Gullu Valjot (Painch, Amargarh), Kakka Gianeka, Vattu Ram Manneka (Painch, Raikot), Marhu Panjuka (Painch, Jamalpur, Chachrari, Phagwara), Shingaru Valjot (Painch, Ludhiana), Gulam Muchhaal (Khanna), Charna Ram (Badrukhan), Joginder Singh (Jarag), Piara Singh Lalka (Galauli).

Important Decisions made by Samaj Sudhar Meeting were as follows:

(1) PANJEERI: Only five family members can visit the daughters house for this Panjeeri Rasam. Relatives can Only present suits to their Daughter, Son-in-Law and Dohta/Dohti. Prohibition of the show up of the presents. Relatives can not present any Golden or Silver ornaments at this occasion.

(2) SHAGUN: Only 11 relatives can visit for the Shagun Ceremony. Relatives can present Only Suits to the Boy or Girl. Relatives can not present any Golden or Silver ornaments at this occasion. Only traditional Rupees Two for "Gatha" they can present to the other party.

(3) MARRIAGES: MILNI: Relatives can Simply present the Garlands and five rupees for Milni at the Marriages. Relatives can not present any Suit, Blanket, Golden or Silver ornaments at this occasion.

(4) MARRIAGES: DAAJ/DAHEJ: Parents of the Daughter can not present car in the marriage of their daughter.

(5) MARRIAGES: BARAAT: Maximum limit of the Baratis (Members of the marriage party) is 71.

Starting of the marriages between the Punjabi and Kharhi sections of the Goaars: A Committee will be formed for the discussion of this issue.
(Posted on July 26, 2010)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------