[Photograph of an individual holding a flag at the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan in Surrey]

Creator: Bodalia, Chandra

2000-01-23

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, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in Sikh history, Vaisakhi is also a harvest festival in Punjab, observed with joy and thanksgiving. Additionally, Vaisakhi holds special significance for Hindus, as it marks the beginning of the solar new year and is celebrated in various regions of India under different names, such as Pohela Boishakh in Bengal and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu.

https://abbotsfordcf.org/celebrating-vaisakhi-a-time-of-renewal-community-and-giving

https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gursikh

1 photograph : col. negative

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