The Guru GranthSahibji Giani, a 1430 page Holy Scripture, is read in 48 hours by six readers April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif. Thousands of Sihks participate in the opening of the new Langer Hall building at the Sikh Temple Sacramento. The Langar Hall, a kitchen and community dining hall adjacent to the temple, occupies an important place in Sikh tradition and is central to creating a sense of community.
Sikh's walk down middle to worship at the Holy Scripture in the Sikh Temple April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif. Thousands of Sihks participate in the opening of the new Langer Hall building at the Sikh Temple Sacramento.
Giani Gurbachan Singh acting Jathedar, "Sikh Pope" visits the Sikh Temple Sacramento for the dedication of the new Langer Hall April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif.
One of the Five Loved Ones lead the the Giani Gurbachan Singh acting Jathedar "Sikh Pope" outside for the ceremony to change the saffron colored cloth covering the flag pole carry the Nishan Sahib " Sikh Flag" April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif.
One of the Five Loved Ones lead the the Giani Gurbachan Singh acting Jathedar "Sikh Pope", second from right, outside for the ceremony to change the saffron colored cloth covering the flag pole carry the Nishan Sahib " Sikh Flag" April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif.
One of the Five Loved Ones lead the the Giani Gurbachan Singh acting Jathedar "Sikh Pope", second from right, outside for the ceremony to change the saffron colored cloth covering the flag pole carry the Nishan Sahib " Sikh Flag" April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif.
Sikh's clean the flagpole with a mixture of milk and water after the old saffron cloth and The Nishan Sahib " Sikh Flag" are removed from the flagpole in front of the Sikh Temple April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif. The temple was marking the Birth of Khalsa Day, a kind of ceremonial birthday of all Sikhs.
The new Nishan Sahib " Sikh Flag" is raised in front of the Sikh Temple April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif. On the right is the new Langar hall, a kitchen and community dining hall adjacent to the temple. The Langar Hall occupies an important place in Sikh tradition and is central to creating a sense of community.The temple was marking the Birth of Khalsa Day, a kind of ceremonial birthday of all Sikhs.
Balloons float by the Nishan Sahib " Sikh Flag" on top of the flagpole covered with a saffron cloth in front of the Sikh Temple April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif. The Sikh temple is the oldest in the Sacramento region started in 1981.
Prab Kaur holds her 4 month-old daughter , Meher Sandhu, as her son Harvey Sandhu and her niece Gracy Sandhu, rigtht, enjoy the new Langar hall at the Sikh Temple April 18, 2010 in West Sacramento, Calif. The Langar Hall, a kitchen and community dining hall adjacent to the temple, occupies an important place in Sikh tradition and is central to creating a sense of community.
Photographs by: Paul Kitagaki Jr.
