Guru Nanak Birthday (Sikh)

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… Read More

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikh)

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… Read More

Vaisakhi (Sikh/Hindu)

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… Read More

Hola Mohalla (Sikh)

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

Maghi (Sikh)

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…. Read More

Guru Gobind Singh Birthday (Sikh)

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… Read More

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikh)

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… Read More

Guru Nanak Birthday (Sikh)

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… Read More