International Turban Day, observed annually on April 13th since 2004, is an occasion that celebrates Sikh Identity. The event began to raise awareness about the distinct appearance of Sikhs who love and respect principles of faith which obligate keeping hair uncut and covered with a turban.
With the possibility of large-scale Vaisakhi celebrations being cancelled this year, communities need to prepare themselves to take a slightly different approach to festivities. It’s unlikely there will be another hard lockdown, which means small-scale events and community kitchens that hand out free food should be possible.
So, this Diwali time let us explore the metaphor of Deewa to get the insight that Guru Ji is sharing with us. We still have many alive from that generation who had exposure to Deewa in their real lives and can relate to it.
Youtube Sent us a little gift on our 25th Anniversary.
The real revelation was written directly by Guru Gobind Singh.
2021 has the ominous status of following 2020. But for Sikhs this year represents a great light in the world. Just as 2019 was marked as the 550th celebration of the incarnation of Guru Nanak, 2021 marks the 400th celebration of Guru Teg Bahadur's incarnation on earth.
It was in the Vesakhi of 1508 Guru Nanak Ji, during the course of his first UDASI, arrived at Haridwar, and shared the message of the TRUTH with the people.
Guru Gobind Singh (I believe) held that same vision (as Bhagat Ravidas) in mind when establishing the Khalsa
Traditionally, the Khalsa ideology restores dignity to the working fraternity through Guru Nanak’s trilogy principle of God-centred life of honest work and sharing. According to one writer, “Sikhi is actively shaping and strengthening the current farmer protests. Iconography of the Sikh faith (orange colours, the Khanda symbol) has a heavy presence both at Indian and diaspora demonstrations”.
These Sikh beliefs are important and relevant everywhere in the world, including America. They are similar to the values that Americans cherish and seek to live by.