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[Photograph of a statue at a gurpurab celebration in Vancouver]
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Date Created
2005-11-15
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Photograph of a statue 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 statue is a full figure bronze statue of Captain George Vancouver and it stands on the property of the Vancouver City Hall, pointing towards Vancouver harbour and holding a partially open scroll in his left hand. The figure commemorates the events of 1792, when Captain George, a representative of King George III of England, sailed into Burrard Inlet and charted the area.
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 statue is a full figure bronze statue of Captain George Vancouver and it stands on the property of the Vancouver City Hall, pointing towards Vancouver harbour and holding a partially open scroll in his left hand. The figure commemorates the events of 1792, when Captain George, a representative of King George III of England, sailed into Burrard Inlet and charted the area.
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://covapp.vancouver.ca/PublicArtRegistry/ArtworkDetail.aspx?ArtworkId=1
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