Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is a very auspicious day in the Sikhism religion and India Punjabi culture and is celebrated by Sikhs and Hindu Punjabis around the globe. In 2015, Guru Gobind SinghJi jayanti falls on January 5th. Guru Gobind Singhji Jayanti is the celebration of the birth date of Sikhism’s 10th and last holy […]
Shubh Karva Chauth (Good Blessings on Karvachauth) – October 2014
Karvachauth (pronounced as Karwa-Chauth) is a large festival mostly celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs, mainly in Northern India. In 2014, it is being celebrated on Saturday, October 11th. Indian States where there are large Karvachauth celebrations include Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Himachal Pradesh (HP), Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and parts […]
Happy Vaisakhi (also Vesak and Vishu): The Birth of the Khalsa – April 2014
Followers of the Sikh religion, as well as Indian Punjabis (Hindus and Sikhs) all over the world celebrate Vaisakhi (also referred to as Baisakhi) on a yearly basis. For many Punjabis, Vaisakhi is a traditional harvest celebration based out of the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, and more importantly known for the founding of […]
Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti / Gurpurab – November 2013
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti or Gurpurab is a Sikh religious festival, also referred as Guru Nanak DevJi’s Prakash Utsav and is the birthday of the 1st Sikhism Guru. Guru Nanak’s birthday is considered among the most important religious celebrations for Sikhs around the world. Many Hindus based in Northern India such as states like Punjab, […]
Shubh Deepavali (Happy Diwali!) – Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists & Jains – November 2013
Do you celebrate Diwali? or maybe you know someone that does? Learn more about Diwali/Deepavali 101 here. Deepavali (better known as Diwali to many) is India’s most widely celebrated festivals and an especially important festival for Hindus around the world. Deepavali is celebrated with high enthusiasm in India as well as any nation with a […]
Happy Vaisakhi (Baisakhi) – Founding of Khalsa – April 14 2013
(CHAKRA) Sikhs and (Indian) Punjabis all over the world celebrate vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi or Visakhi) annually. For many Punjabis, Baisakhi is a historic harvest festival based out of the Punjab and Haryana area which starts a new harvest season as well as marking a new solar year. Vaisakhi for Sikhs For Sikhs, Baisakhi is […]
Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti – January 2013
(CHAKRA) Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti is a special day in Sikhism and is celebrated by Sikhs around the globe. Guru Gobind Singh Ji jayanti falls on January 5th, 2013. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is the birthday of Sikhism’s 10th and last guru and this day witnesses’ large processions and special prayer gatherings at all […]
Happy Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti / Gurpurab – November 2012
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti or Gurpurab is also referred as Guru Nanak DevJi’s Prakash Utsav, marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. This is one of the most sacred festivals for followers of the Sikh faith. Nanakpanthi Hindus and many North Indian Hindus also celebrate this Sikh festival. Guru Nanak Dev […]
Happy Diwali (Shubh Deepavali) – Festival of Lights & Good vs Evil – November 2012
(CHAKRA) Deepavali (better known as Diwali) is one of the largest festivals and celebrations in the Hindu religion, with major festivities in all parts of India, as well as in nations such as Canada, Trinidad, Guyana, United Kingdom (UK), Fiji, United States (USA), Mauritius, Australia, Nepal and other countries around the world. It is one of […]
Happy Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) to all Punjabis – April 2012
Sikhs, Punjabis and Indians all over the world celebrate Baisakhi (also known as Vaisakhi or Visakhi) today. Baisakhi is a historic harvest festival based out of the Punjab and Haryana area which starts a new harvest season as well as marking a new solar year. For Sikhs, Baisakhi is one of most significant festivals in […]