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Picture of the Day: Stockton, CA Nagar Kirtan

April 16, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Thousands reportedly participated in yesterday’s Nagar Kirtan in Stockton, California to celebrate Vaisakhi. This procession included participation by the Sri Dasmesh Malaysian Sikh Band, who also participated in the Nagar Kirtan held Saturday in San Jose, California. In October, the Sikh community in Stockton will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of their Gurdwara – the first in America: “This Gurudwara holds historical significance, Gadri Baba (Gadri Baba Mangu Ram Muggowalia), who established the Gurdwara in 1912, he also fought […]

Categories: Events, Picture of the Day • Tags: California, Gadri Baba, Nagar Kirtan, Sri Dasmesh Malaysian Sikh Band, Stockton, Vaisakhi

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Malaysian Sikh band performs at the Nagar Kirtan in San Jose, CA (source: twitter user @i5jabi)

Picture of the Day: Malaysian Sikh band at San Jose, CA Nagar Kirtan

April 15, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

A Nagar Kirtan was held at the Sikh Gurdwara – San Jose in California yesterday in celebration of Vaisakhi, and included a band of Malaysian Sikhs. This band is reported to also be performing at the Gurdwara in Stockton, California tonight, and in Sacramento, California on Tuesday night. Additional pictures of the Nagar Kirtan in San Jose can be seen at the Sikh Gurdwara – San Jose Facebook page.

Categories: Events, Picture of the Day • Tags: California, Nagar Kirtan, San Jose, Sri Dasmesh Malaysian Sikh Band, Vaisakhi

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New York City Sikhs to hold Nagar Kirtan next Saturday, April 21

April 13, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

In celebration of Vaisakhi, Sikhs in New York City will be holding a Nagar Kirtan on Saturday, April 21: New York City will celebrate the occasion of Vaisakhi as part of the Sikh Day Parade on Saturday, April 21. The parade will begin at 1 p.m., leaving from 39th St and Madison Avenue, proceeding downtown to 24th St at Madison Square Park where there will be a langar with free food in keeping with the spirit of Sikh hospitality. Please […]

Categories: Events • Tags: Huffington Post, Jallianwale Bagh, Nagar Kirtan, New York City, Vaisakhi

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Two Vaisakhi celebrations this Sunday in California

April 12, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

This Sunday, the California cities of Selma and Stockton will each be holding a Nagar Kirtan in celebration of Vaisakhi, one of the most significant anniversaries on the Sikh calendar. The celebration in Selma is the 18th annual of its kind and will draw from Fresno and surrounding counties: The parade is scheduled to start about 10.30 a.m. from the Sikh Center on Highland Avenue. The parade will go north on Highland, east on Rose Avenue, north on Thompson Avenue, […]

Categories: Events • Tags: California, Nagar Kirtan, Selma, Stockton, Vaisakhi

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KVIE airing “Sikhs in America” tonight at 7 PM

April 11, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

The documentary “Sikhs in America” will be airing tonight at 7 PM on central California’s PBS affiliate KVIE program ViewFinder: The Sikh community is an important part of northern California’s cultural tapestry, yet the Sikh religion and cultural traditions are not widely understood. This documentary captures Sikh social and family life, spiritual life, and economic and work life. Witness a beautiful Sunday service at a gurdwara, a Sikh wedding, the tying of a Sikh turban, and a look at the […]

Categories: Events, Sikhism, TV/Movies • Tags: California, KVIE, PBS, Sikhs in America, Vaisakhi, ViewFinder

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Picture of the Day: Los Angeles, CA celebrates Vaisakhi

April 9, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Sikhs in Los Angeles, California celebrated Vaisakhi today with their annual Nagar Kirtan through downtown Los Angeles, led by the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones), representing the first five Sikhs who were initiated into the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh at this time in 1699. The institution of the Panj Pyare – a council of five ordained Khalsa Sikhs – permeates Sikh practices and significant events.

Categories: Events, Picture of the Day • Tags: California, Five Beloved Ones, Guru Gobind Singh, Khalsa, Los Angeles, Nagar Kirtan, Panj Pyare, Vaisakhi

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Ironic Headline of the Day

April 9, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

From the Springfield News-Sun in Ohio: “Misunderstood Middle Eastern group in spotlight Springfield resident will speak about the culture of Sikh families.” The full story is an announcement of an education session about Sikhs and Sikhism this Thursday at Wittenburg University in Springfield, Ohio. My guess is that whoever wrote the headline, didn’t read the article.

Categories: Events, News Bits • Tags: Ohio, Springfield, Springfield News-Sun, Wittenburg University

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Picture of the Day: Vaisakhi celebrations at WSU in Detroit, MI

April 6, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

A Sikh girl in Detroit, Michigan celebrates Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi) at Wayne State University. More photos of that celebration is available at the Wayne State University flickr feed. Vaisakhi is the most celebrated event on the Sikh calendar and takes place each April: Vaisakhi (Punjabi: ਵੈਸਾਖੀ or ਵਸਾਖੀ, vaisĝkhī, is, as well, known as Baisakhi), it is a very important day for Sikhs and one of the most colourful events in the Sikh calendar. It occurs during mid-April […]

Categories: Events, Picture of the Day • Tags: Baisakhi, Detroit, Michigan, Nagar Kirtan, Vaisakhi, Wayne State University

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Picture of the Day: Hola Mohalla Parade in Livingston, CA

March 26, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

“This is not only for our benefit, (and) the Sikh community, but it’s also for our neighbors,” Samara said. “In the beginning we didn’t know what people were going to make out of this. But now everyone knows what it’s about. And now you see a lot of non-Sikhs, too.” — Gurpal Samra talks about yesterday’s Hola Mohalla (a celebration of the Sikh martial spirit) procession in Livingston, California.  The full article and additional photos are available on the Merced […]

Categories: Events, Sikhism • Tags: California, Gurpal Samra, Hola Mohalla, Livingston

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