Nagar Kirtan - Guru Granth Sahib

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June 18, 2008 at 10:39 am

(1) sikhism says:

Nagar Kirtan is a procession in honour of the Sikh scripture, Siri Guru Grant Sahib, on occassions of gurpuruab, a commemoration parade. Guru Granth sahib is carried on a float, through the streets. Sometimes the float is pulled by a vehicle and other times when smaller, the Guru is placed on a palki, a kind of platform, and is carried on the shoulders by Sikh devotees.

June 18, 2008 at 10:49 am

(2) Justin Quinn says:

Great photo! I love all the colors. It truly speaks volumes.

June 18, 2008 at 11:15 am

(3) Kallie / Asian History says:

Lovely picture! Where was it taken?

June 18, 2008 at 11:21 am

(4) chris says:

gorgeous colors - very nice pic. happy ww

June 18, 2008 at 11:22 am

(5) Beth says:

I, too, love the colors. They are so fresh and vibrant…full of life.

June 18, 2008 at 11:23 am

(6) Faith says:

What a wonderful photo! I would love to see a photo of the Guru on a palki.

June 18, 2008 at 11:54 am

(7) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

I can’t be sure of the location. I’m guessing in Punjab because the nagar kirtans I’ve attended in Ca with crowds of primrily Punjabi Sikhs have primarily taken place with the Guru installed on large floats pulled by vehicles.

This one appears to be a palki carried on the shoulder. The only palkis I have seen in th states are much smaller and the devotees of mixed descent.

It is also worth noting in Punjab the streets are much more narrow, many do not accomodate motor vehicles.

June 18, 2008 at 12:40 pm

(8) Suzie says:

Wonderful colors. I wonder what is goingon

June 18, 2008 at 12:47 pm

(9) Barb Rolek says:

What beautiful, colorful images accompany your writings, although in this case, no words! Great stuff and thank you.

June 18, 2008 at 12:51 pm

(10) Suzanne says:

What a colorful float! Looks like a very special occasion.

June 18, 2008 at 12:58 pm

(11) Randall says:

Wonderful colorful photo. I wish I could have been there.

June 18, 2008 at 1:03 pm

(12) About Candle and Soap Making says:

Now that’s a proper way to travel through town!

June 18, 2008 at 1:11 pm

(13) Kate says:

A lovely photograph and one that gives us an insight into another culture. Thank you for another great WW. Kate

June 18, 2008 at 1:16 pm

(14) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:

That’s a very nice tradition. Thanks for sharing it with us. It reminds me of the Italian Catholic tradition of carrying saints on their feast days in parades through the streets. I’m in Italy now and we’re gearing up for St. Peter/St. Paul Day on June 29. Men will be carrying the saint on their shoulders in a parade as well.

June 18, 2008 at 1:25 pm

(15) misty says:

Beautiful photo. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Happy WW.

June 18, 2008 at 2:52 pm

(16) Nancy says:

What a fantastic photo. I learn so much from your blog!

June 18, 2008 at 8:00 pm

(17) mharia says:

what an interesting parade!

June 18, 2008 at 8:02 pm

(18) maiylah says:

wonderful colors! that’s a wonderful shot!

June 19, 2008 at 12:15 am

(19) Deborah says:

This is such a beautiful photo, thanks for sharing…..

June 19, 2008 at 1:24 am

(20) Leonard Blumfeld says:

Thanks for the comment to elucidate what the photo is about!

June 20, 2008 at 4:50 pm

(21) Paula says:

Absolutely fabulous photo! It captures the moment so well.