It’s not even 9.30am, and already we have been extremely spiritual, given the auspicious nature of the day today! As it is Vaisakhi, we usually go to the Gurdwara to pay our respects, and because we had to drop Hubby Dearest to the station today, it seemed a good idea to start the day in a religious way!
The Gurdwara this morning
The flags are up, ready for the Nagar Kirtan, the religious procession that will be happening on Saturday.
The Chanda, the flag, to show that there is a Gurdwara here
Yup, that’s my two, standing at the base of the Chanda, the flag of the Khalsa, paying their respects before going inside.
The Entrance hall
It’s a beautiful building, and there is amazing wooden carved panels, brought over from India, where expert carvers created the panels.
One of the panels
As you go up one level there is a stained glass window, depicting the symbol ੴ, Ek Onkar, meaning there is one God.
Ek Onkar
Then the domes that you can see for the outside are decorated on the inside with mosaic work.
The Outer Dome
Then when you go inside the Darbar Sahib, to actually pay your respects, there is another stunning stained glass window, and the decorated area where the Guru Granth Sahib sits.
Prayers are happening
The stained glass window depicting the Khanda, our symbol of the Sikh faith
And again a beautiful dome with mosaic decoration.
The inner dome
We’re hoping to have a peaceful day now, at home, but there are still Karate lessons later!
Enjoy your day everyone!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 14, 2015 @ 17:10:09
Karate?
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 17:11:28
Nothing to do with Vaisaki… That’s just part of our day lol!!!
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 19:07:36
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 19:09:40
Lol! Now now, its not always about gifts… Anyway, at the Nagar Kirtan parade on Saturday the kids get loaded with sweets, crisps and drinks! They love it! Ooh and free pens lol!
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 19:18:50
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 19:32:32
Totally, Lol!
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 16:13:46
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 16:41:49
Thank you for reading! 😀
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 14:25:45
Happy Vaisakhi Ritu 🙂 Hope you enjoyed your visit to the Gurudwara.
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 14:37:20
Thank you! Blessings to you too! The gurdwara was wonderful, early on with no one around! 😊
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 12:53:28
Beautiful architecture. I admire the craftsmanship. 🙂
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 12:56:02
Well you did say I should take pics of the inside… Many posts ago… ! 😊 see… I remember things!!
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 12:59:52
Good memory and thank you. I love seeing this type of art. Now is the correct thing to say, “Happy Vaisakhi” and if i’m not mistaken, this is like your Thanksgiving/harvest festival?
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 13:13:52
It is indeed, for the Punjab it is harvest, for Sikh’s more specifically, it is also,the birth of Sikhism as we know it, with regards to how we are to look and behave!
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:32:08
Happy Vaisakhi 🙂
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:33:52
Thank you! 😊
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:14:55
It looks beautiful Ritu. 🙂
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:25:37
I think we really are lucky to have this place, literally on our doorstep! We go out of our front door and I can see it! 🙂
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:30:17
How handy! Sounds like the weekend is going to be lovely as well, with everyone joining in 🙂
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:31:02
And hopefully this beautiful weather will hold out too! I’m hoping for lots more pictures!!! 😀
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:32:18
The weather is supposed to be with us for quite some time so you should be ok. I look forward to seeing the pics 🙂
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:34:11
Yay!!! 👏
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 09:22:23
Happy Baisakhi to you and your familly.
Nanak saheeb always give you a joy in life.
Jay guru sahib.
sat shree akaal.
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 09:23:14
Thank you! And may I extend the blessings your way too! 😊
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 09:12:14
Happy Baisakhi to you and your family!
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Apr 14, 2015 @ 09:16:04
Thank you! 😊
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