Gurupurab

The festivals of Sikhs are generally associated with their Ten Spiritual Gurus. They are celebrated on the birth anniversary of their Gurus. The main occasions when Gurupurab are held are like Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Guru Arjubdev Martyrdom day, Guru Tegh Bahadur Birthday and Martyrdom. Usually the occasion is celebrated with Akhand Path and procession around the city.

Baisakhi

Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals of the Sikhs. It is celebrated as the remembrance of the establishment of the Khalsa Sect in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh. This is festival also famous as the harvest festival in the region of Punjab. The Sikh, who is traditionally associated with the vocation of farming, celebrates this occasion as the mark of their good harvest in the season and pays thanks to the almighty for their benevolent gifts.

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru and founder of Sikh religion. He was born on 20 October, 1469 in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev. The festival is generally observed for three days. Today before the Jayanti – an Akhand Path (unbroken recitation of Hymns of Guru Granth Sahib) is held in all Gurudwars.

Holla Mohalla

Holla Mohalla is a significant Sikh festival with the character of Holi in teams and enjoyment and fun. It is a spring festivals celebrated on the 1st day of lunar month of Chet in Nanakshahi calendar. It often falls in the month of March. The celebration lasts for a week in this festival which consists of camping out for enjoyment. Various displays of cultural programs, bravery and valor are held.

Guru Purnima

The importance of Guru is primordial in Indian Tradition. The Gurus are revered at par with the God and are considered to be the mediator between the mortal world and the Paradise which is lauded as the ultimate goal of the human. The festivals and celebrations of Sikhs primarily revolve round the life and teachings of their 10 spiritual Gurus. Guru Purnima is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashad that falls in the month between July and August every year.

Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday

Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Human Guru of the Sikh. He was born on 22 December 1666 at Patna Sahib. His birthday is usually celebrated in the month of December or January every year. Sometimes the festival falls on the same year as per Hindu Bikrami Calendar. Whole community of Sikh celebrates Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday with unbound enthusiasm and excitement remembering the life and teachings of the revered Guru.

Guru Tegh Bahadur's Birthday

Guru Tegh Bahadur's Birthday is a very auspicious occasion for the Sikh occasion. Celebrating birth anniversary on this day, the Sikhs exchange good wishes with each other. Guru Tegh Bahadur was one of the youngest and the ninth Guru of Sikh. He was born in Amritsar as the youngest child of Guru Har Gobind on 1st April 1621. This festival is celebrated with great excitement and fervor by not only the Sikhs but by other community as well.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. It is observed on February 21st every year. Guru Ravidas was born on this date in the village Sir Govardhan in Varanasi in the year 1376. Guru Ravidas Jayanti is one of the important festivals of the Sikhs. On this occasion devotees move in processions and dress up like the Ravidas and his disciples. Several programs are held in his remembrance.

Lohri

Lohri is undoubtedly one of the most popular festivals of Sikhs as well as for the people outside this community. It is a harvest festival when people offer thanks to the Almighty for His benevolent gifts surrounding a huge bone fire. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excited with music, dance and singing. The spirit of the festival is always high on this auspicious day.