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[Photograph of a group of individuals holding a book at a gurpurab celebration in Vancouver]
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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2005-11-15
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Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals holding a book titled The Sikhs: Images of a Heritage at a birthday celebration for Guru Nanak Dev Ji held in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.). The event took place at the Vancouver City Hall and was pertaining to the 536th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhi.
The Sikhs: Images of a Heritage is a book by T. S. Randhawa that contains visual images of Sikhs and their realms of the eighteenth to the early twentieth century. It features a collection of photos, including frescoes, murals, lithographs, miniature, and ivory paintings. The book was published in 2000 by Prakash Books.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab refers to the celebration of the birth of the founder of Sikhi and the first of ten Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This day holds great significance and is marked with special ceremonies, prayers, and community gatherings. The celebrations typically involve processions known as Nagar Kirtans, special religious congregations known as diwans in gurdwaras, and community kitchens known as langars. Gurpurab is a joyous occasion for Sikhs to reflect on the teachings and contributions of the Gurus, as well as strengthen their connection to Sikhi and the community.
The Sikhs: Images of a Heritage is a book by T. S. Randhawa that contains visual images of Sikhs and their realms of the eighteenth to the early twentieth century. It features a collection of photos, including frescoes, murals, lithographs, miniature, and ivory paintings. The book was published in 2000 by Prakash Books.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab refers to the celebration of the birth of the founder of Sikhi and the first of ten Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This day holds great significance and is marked with special ceremonies, prayers, and community gatherings. The celebrations typically involve processions known as Nagar Kirtans, special religious congregations known as diwans in gurdwaras, and community kitchens known as langars. Gurpurab is a joyous occasion for Sikhs to reflect on the teachings and contributions of the Gurus, as well as strengthen their connection to Sikhi and the community.
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Sikhism Information, "Gurpurb / Gurupurb."
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126733793-sikhs
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