BY DEVIKA C. MEHTA
LOS ANGELES, CA- Brilliant colors like gold and orange lit up the festival of Baisakhi in several Gurdwaras in the greater Los Angeles area recently where age-old traditions and culture were kept alive. People across several cities gathered to celebrate new year festivities with their near and dear ones. Prayers, langar and...
LOS ANGELES, CA- Brilliant colors like gold and orange lit up the festival of Baisakhi in several Gurdwaras in the greater Los Angeles area recently where age-old traditions and culture were kept alive. People across several cities gathered to celebrate new year festivities with their near and dear ones. Prayers, langar and...
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community performances struck a chord with devotees, who joined hands to commemorate the formation of Khalsa Panth under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
Significantly, Baisakhi marks the beginning of the solar year and the harvest of rabi crops. A show of solidarity was witnessed at Buena Park Gurdwara with hundreds attending the Kirtan program and enjoying special keertans by Dhadi Jatha Kuljit Singh Dilbar, Sandeep Singh Lohara, Amarjeet Singh Sherian and Sarangi master Gurpreet Pal Singh Amargarh.
Speaking to IJ, Gurdwara president Jaspreet Singh said, “Sikh Sangat of Buena Park celebrated the birth of Khalsa or Baisakhi on April 14 with enthusiasm. Akhand Path Bhog and Nishan Sahib Sewa was done in the morning and there was a special Diwan in the evening where renowned Dhadhi Jatha of Kuljit Singh Dilbar performed. Hazoori Raagi Bhai Gopal Singh Ji and Bhai Surdeep Singh also sang melodious kirtan. We had a congregation of about 1000 people.”
A similar scene was witnessed at Sikh Center of Orange County, in Santa Ana where devotees celebrated Baisakhi by having a food drive and donating over 90 pounds of food to the local food bank. Nearly 200 people enjoyed cultural performances by children and families of those attending Punjabi school at the Gurdwara. They also performed Bhangra and gave several musical performances. The community here also participated in the Los Angeles Nagar Kirtan. Meanwhile, North Hollywood or Lankershim Gurdwara celebrated the event with pomp and show on April 16. Hundreds gathered to enjoy delicious servings while syncing with devotional music inside the main hall. Book stalls showcasing the rich Sikh history and accessory stores were also set up outside for all. According to president Gurucharan Bains, “The festival marks the spirit of Sikhs and their long tradition of serving other communities. Baisakhi celebrates our valor.”
Gurdwara Sahib Walnut, also known as Shri Guru Singh Sabha, which was originally established in Alhambra, also celebrated the event by outlining the guiding principles of the Gurdwara Sahib aligned with the Akal Takht and offered food to many attendees.
A Dhadi keertan by Giani Kuljit Singh Dilber’s Jatha was also observed. Many volunteers got involved in planning, organizing, and executing the cultural event. Baisakhi holds prime significance as the day also marks the end of the long tradition of gurus in Sikhism and established the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal guide for the community.
Significantly, Baisakhi marks the beginning of the solar year and the harvest of rabi crops. A show of solidarity was witnessed at Buena Park Gurdwara with hundreds attending the Kirtan program and enjoying special keertans by Dhadi Jatha Kuljit Singh Dilbar, Sandeep Singh Lohara, Amarjeet Singh Sherian and Sarangi master Gurpreet Pal Singh Amargarh.
Speaking to IJ, Gurdwara president Jaspreet Singh said, “Sikh Sangat of Buena Park celebrated the birth of Khalsa or Baisakhi on April 14 with enthusiasm. Akhand Path Bhog and Nishan Sahib Sewa was done in the morning and there was a special Diwan in the evening where renowned Dhadhi Jatha of Kuljit Singh Dilbar performed. Hazoori Raagi Bhai Gopal Singh Ji and Bhai Surdeep Singh also sang melodious kirtan. We had a congregation of about 1000 people.”
A similar scene was witnessed at Sikh Center of Orange County, in Santa Ana where devotees celebrated Baisakhi by having a food drive and donating over 90 pounds of food to the local food bank. Nearly 200 people enjoyed cultural performances by children and families of those attending Punjabi school at the Gurdwara. They also performed Bhangra and gave several musical performances. The community here also participated in the Los Angeles Nagar Kirtan. Meanwhile, North Hollywood or Lankershim Gurdwara celebrated the event with pomp and show on April 16. Hundreds gathered to enjoy delicious servings while syncing with devotional music inside the main hall. Book stalls showcasing the rich Sikh history and accessory stores were also set up outside for all. According to president Gurucharan Bains, “The festival marks the spirit of Sikhs and their long tradition of serving other communities. Baisakhi celebrates our valor.”
Gurdwara Sahib Walnut, also known as Shri Guru Singh Sabha, which was originally established in Alhambra, also celebrated the event by outlining the guiding principles of the Gurdwara Sahib aligned with the Akal Takht and offered food to many attendees.
A Dhadi keertan by Giani Kuljit Singh Dilber’s Jatha was also observed. Many volunteers got involved in planning, organizing, and executing the cultural event. Baisakhi holds prime significance as the day also marks the end of the long tradition of gurus in Sikhism and established the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal guide for the community.
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