Sikh

October 20th marks the installation of Guru Granth Sahib as the central holy scripture of Sikhism, and the eternal living Guru of all Sikhs. It marks the end of human Gurus. This scripture is central to Sikh worship as it is said to imbibe the one light of the creator manifested in the Ten Sikh... Read More

Guru Tech Bahadur was the ninth of ten gurus who founded the Sikh religion. His martyrdom at the hand of the Mughal Empire officials is remembered on this day. (Wikipedia)

Guru Nanak Gurpurab, or the birth of Guru Nanak Dev celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru and the founder of Sikhism. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. (Wikipedia)

Maghi is celebrated one day before of famous Hindu festival Makara Sankranti and is observed on the same day as Lohri. Maghi is the Punjabi festival and mainly observed by Sikh community. It is traditional to eat sweet rice porridge with milk, which is known as Kheer, on the day of Maghi.

Guru Gobind Sing was the 10th and last Sikh Guru. The day is celebrated all over India, predominantly within the Sikh community. People usually pray for the prosperity and well-being of fellow people. Reading and listening sessions of Guru Gobind's poetry is a common practice on this day. Discussions on Guru Gobind's life also take... Read More

Hola Mohalla is a three day Sikh festival. Activities during this festival include displays of fighting prowess, music, poetry and food. (Wikipedia)

Vaisakhi a spring harvest celebration primarily in Punjab and Northern India. For Sikhs Vaisakhi as a major festival marking the birth of the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism. (Wikipedia)

The fifth Guru (1563-1606), he built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors facing all four directions. The first Sikh martyr, Arjan, is also remembered for his contributions to and compilation of the Sikh scriptures.