Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan, Surrey, 2000

Photograph of unidentified individuals standing beside a decorated float at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service.… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals on horseback at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals on a float at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals beside a decorated float at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals performing gatka at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gatka is a traditional form of Sikh martial arts. It involves the use of various weapons, including swords, spears, shields, and sticks, and is practiced as a means of physical, mental, and spiritual training. Today, gatka is practiced as a form of physical exercise and… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual performing gatka at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gatka is a traditional form of Sikh martial arts. It involves the use of various weapons, including swords, spears, shields, and sticks, and is practiced as a means of physical, mental, and spiritual training. Today, gatka is practiced as a form of physical exercise… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual performing gatka at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gatka is a traditional form of Sikh martial arts. It involves the use of various weapons, including swords, spears, shields, and sticks, and is practiced as a means of physical, mental, and spiritual training. Today, gatka is practiced as a form of physical exercise… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual performing gatka at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gatka is a traditional form of Sikh martial arts. It involves the use of various weapons, including swords, spears, shields, and sticks, and is practiced as a means of physical, mental, and spiritual training. Today, gatka is practiced as a form of physical exercise… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual performing gatka at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gatka is a traditional form of Sikh martial arts. It involves the use of various weapons, including swords, spears, shields, and sticks, and is practiced as a means of physical, mental, and spiritual training. Today, gatka is practiced as a form of physical exercise… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual performing gatka at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gatka is a traditional form of Sikh martial arts. It involves the use of various weapons, including swords, spears, shields, and sticks, and is practiced as a means of physical, mental, and spiritual training. Today, gatka is practiced as a form of physical exercise… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals on a float at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals, known as gursikhs, holding flags at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gursikhs, holding the Canadian and nishan sahib flag, are Sikhs devoted to the Guru and the teachings of Sikhi. The Nishan Sahib is a Sikh holy triangular flag made of cotton or silk cloth, with a tassel at its end. The word, Nishan means… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual, known as a gursikh, holding the Canadian flag at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan held in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). Gursikhs are Sikhs devoted to the Guru and the teachings of Sikhi. Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal,… more