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Commemorative Dates Nanakshahi Year 543 Sikhism Events Calendar 2011

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The Nanakshahi year 543 begins March 14, 2011 and goes through March 13 2012. Dating for Sikhism Nanakshahi calendar year 543 - 2011 is based on the modern day Gregorian calendar in use in America and other Western countries. The actual Nanakshahi calendar year 0000 begins with the year of Guru Nanak's birth in 1469 AD. The months of the Nanakshahi calendar correspond to those mentioned in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Nanakshahi Year 543 Sikhism Events Calendar 2011 List of Important Dates

The Nanakshahi year 543 corresponds to dating begining in mid March 2011 through mid March 2012. The names of the Nanakshahi months come from the hymns of Gurbani which appear in the Sikh scripture, Guru Granth Sahib:

Chet (31 days)
Vaisakh (30 days)
Jeth (31 days)
Harh (31 days)
Savan (32 days)
Bhadon (31 days)
Asu (30 days)
Katak (30 days)
Maghar (30 days)
Poh (29 days)
Magh (30 days)
Phagan (30 days)

Important Sikhism events and gurpurab dates commemorating the Sikh gurus include:

  • Birth
  • Inauguration
  • Martyrdom or Death
  • Important Sikh Holidays, Festivals and Ceremonies

Nanakshahi Year 543 Sikhism Events Calendar March 14, 2011 - March 13, 2012

Free Sikhism Desk Top Calendar 2011 With Gurbani Quote and Sikhi Art

The free 2011 Sikhism calendar with Gurbani quote and Sikhi art features Gurmukhi numerals, is based on the Nanakshahi Calendar and is a printable calendar that you can also save to your desktop. Dates of the 2011 Sikhism Calendar have been converted from Nanakshahi to the Gregorian calendar used in the United States of America. Dates mark commemorative events relating to the history of the Sikh gurus including:

  • Birth
  • Inauguration
  • Martyrdom or Death

Free 2011 Desk Top Sikhism Calendar With Gurbani Quote and Sikhi Art

Nanakshahi 543 Sikhism Holidays Festivals and Parades 2011

Sikhism holidays in 2011 are based on conversions from ancient revolving calendars to modern calendars with fixed and fluctuating dates. Find out here when Nanakshahi 543 nagar kirtan parade events and holidays are observed and celebrated in 2011:

Check back for more important events and dates not yet listed.

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