[Photograph of a group of individuals entering the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Temple) in Surrey]

Photograph of unidentified individuals, known as gursikhs, entering the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Temple) in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). One individual is holding the Guru Granth Sahib. Individuals had gathered at the Sikh Temple for the Miri Piri Nagar Kirtan, which is an annual event that takes place in Surrey and is organized by the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Temple).

Gursikhs are Sikhs devoted to the Guru and the teachings of Sikhi. The Guru Granth Sahib is the authoritative religious sacred text for Sikhs. It contains 3,000 hymns in various languages, with authors from multiple religious traditions. These hymns are sung during worship services held at the gurdwara, where the Guru Granth Sahib resides. The Guru Granth Sahib is itself considered the living Sikh guru, the final central authority over the Sikh community.

The concept of Miri Piri, introduced by the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib, represents the union of political (Miri) and spiritual (Piri) authority, symbolized by two swords.The Sikh community commemorates Guru Hargobind Sahib's legacy with parades, where participants carry signs reflecting his teachings. Individuals along the route serve food, embodying the Sikh principles of service and community.

The Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Temple) was established in the early 1970s, one of the oldest gurdwaras in North America. The gurdwara (temple) is located in Surrey, B.C., and provides a wide range of programs, including, Sikh religious programs, social, sports, women's and children's programs. The Gurdwara has a Panjabi language school as well as a television show and regularly undertakes Sikh youth seminars and workshops.