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 ŕ©´, 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!
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