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Sikh Festival |
| It has been very rightly said that in India almost every day is an occasion to celebrate! There are some or the other festival being observed for more number of days in the year, in this country, then perhaps in any other place of the world. These festivals belong to the distinct genres of religious festivals, national festivals, social festivals and even regional and traditional festivals. The religious festivals could be categorized as Hindu festivals, Muslim Festivals, Christian Festivals, Jain Festivals and also Sikh festivals. With this article of celebrationsinindia.com we wish to introduce to you some of the most significant Sikh festivals as celebrated in several parts of the country.
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The true flavour of all sikh festivals can be relished in the states of Punjab, Haryana and New Delhi where there is a predominantly large population of the Sikh community living there. All Sikh festivals like Holla Mohalla, Lohri, Baisakhi and Guru Purab are all occasions of revelry and merrymaking. The significance of all the Sikh festivals varies from one to another. Some of the significant features of each have been mentioned below for you:
Baisakhi This is the harvest festival of Punjab and people rejoice thoroughly by organizing for family get togethers and also organizing for lavish feasts at home. Other than this, the inherent religious element associated with this Sikh festival also emerges strong. During Baisakhi it is mandatory for all Sikhs to visit the Gurudwara and offer prayers and tributes to the Gurus.
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Lohri Lohri is especially celebrated with great fanfare in the families with a new born or where there has been a wedding recently. Worshipping of the fire, offering of popcorn, til, and other items and also singing of the Lohri songs are popular elements of this Sikh Festival.
Holla Mohalla
This is a unique festival that displays the martial skills of the Sikhs. Celebrated a day after the celebrations of holi in the rest of the country, Holla Mohalla offers a treat to the onlookers interested in capturing a glimpse of the Sikh lifestyle and heritage. |
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