LOS ANGELES, CA - The Sikh Community of Southern California will come together on April 14 at the Convention Center here for the annual Baisakhi Kirtan Darbar & Nagar Kirtan Celebration, attended by thousands. The event consists of the Kirtan Darbar (The Court of Divine Music) which will take place from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm followed by the Nagar Kirtan (Procession of Divine Music), parade from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm encircling just under...
two miles in downtown Los Angeles with delightful snacks being served afterward. The Guru's Langar will be served throughout the day. This is one of the traditions of Sikh celebrations begun by Guru Nanak where all who come together in spiritual community, also partake of a vegetarian meal together as a community of social equals, regardless of class, geo-political or religious distinction. This year marks the 550th Anniversary of the Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The impact of his life is both continuing to be realized and just beginning to be known and understood around the world. His life and teachings planted the seeds of a massive social change that would ultimately upend the mores of a societal cast system that had prevailed for several millennium. The Baisakhi Celebration is sponsored and organized by many of the dozens of Southern California Sikh Gurdwaras, organizations and individuals. All are welcome to join the celebration in honor of the evolution of human consciousness inspired by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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