Gurpurab Festival Images: This is the anniversary of a guru’s birth or death; marked by the holding of a festival. A gurpurb in Sikh tradition is a celebration of an anniversary related to the lives of the Sikh gurus. Observance of these anniversaries is an important feature of the Sikh way of life.
An estimated 28 million people are followers of Sikhism, which then makes it the fifth largest religion in the world. A popular place where this religion is practiced is in Asia & America. Sikhs are usually identified by the Turban (which Sikhs call a Dastaar or Pagri), distinctive headgear which could be worn by both men and women. Sikhs arrived in North America in 1897 and played a pivotal role in the opening of the West and construction of the Panama Canal.
Gurpurab Festival Images, Sikhism Stock Photos
Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, New Delhi
Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, New Delhi
Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, New Delhi
Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib
Bangla Sahib Gurdwara on Gurpurab Night
Pathi Reciting Guru Granth Sahib in Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, New Delhi
A Sikh priest (centre) places the Guru Granth Sahib onto a palanquin during a procession for Guru Nanak Dev’s marriage anniversary from the Gurdwara Sri Dehra Sahib temple to the Kandh Sahib temple in Batala, some 45 km (28 miles) northeast of Amritsar on September 20, 2015
Nihang, religious Sikh warriors, show their skills in the Sikh martial art known as ‘Gatka’ during a procession for Guru Nanak Dev’s marriage anniversary from the Gurdwara Sri Dehra Sahib temple to the Kandh Sahib temple in Batala, some 45 km (28 miles) northeast of Amritsar on September 20, 2015
Sikh devotees carry the Palki Sahib with the Guru Granth Sahib as they take part in a procession for Guru Nanak Dev’s marriage anniversary, from the Gurdwara Sri Dehra Sahib temple to the Kandh Sahib temple in Batala, some 45 kms (28 miles) northeast of Amritsar on September 20, 2015
Sikh devotees pay their respects at the Palki Sahib carrying the Guru Granth Sahib during a procession for Guru Nanak Dev’s marriage anniversary from the Gurdwara Sri Dehra Sahib temple to the Kandh Sahib temple in Batala, some 45 km (28 miles) northeast of Amritsar on September 20, 2015
Sikh holy men, known as Punj Pyara, carry swords as they take part in a procession for Guru Nanak Dev’s marriage anniversary from the Gurdwara Sri Dehra Sahib temple to the Kandh Sahib temple in Batala, some 45 km (28 miles) northeast of Amritsar on September 20, 2015. The marriage anniversary is celebrated every year at Batala and devotees come from various places to take part in the celebrations
A Sikh man participates in a Nagar Kirtan, a religious procession, in New Delhi on November 24, 2015, on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
A Sikh woman displays her Gatka skills — a form of Sikh martial art — during a Nagar Kirtan, a religious procession, in New Delhi on November 24, 2015, on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Sikh children participate in a Nagar Kirtan, a religious procession, in New Delhi on November 24, 2015, on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
Sikh devotees display their Gatka skills — a form of Sikh martial art — during a religious procession, a Nagar Kirtan, from Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
5 Ks in Sikhism
Khalasa is the military community of Sikhism. A Sikh must follow the 5 k’s:
Having unshorn / uncut hair. This is called a Kesh. Whether male or female, a person is required to keep their Kesh covered. People usually cover their Kesh with a turban, or a scarf (Chunni).
A wooden comb in their hair. This is called a Kanga. This symbolizes cleanliness which is an important part of Sikhism.
A steel bracelet. This is for protection and physical reminder that a one is bound to the Guru. This is called a Kara. This is to show that god has no beginning and no end.
Cotton underwear that has to be always worn. This is called a Kachera. It is a reminder to stay away from lust and attachment.
A small sword. This is worn to defend one’s faith and protect the weak. This is called Kirpan. It is only to be used in self-defense. Many of these are now welded shut.
Kids Portal For Parents India Kids Network
