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• Amruth Sanchar

  Amruth Sanchar or the Khalsa Baptism ceremony involves drinking of Amruth in the presence of five Sikhs who have been previously baptised.The ceremony is held in a quite place with
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• Antam Sanskar (Funeral)

  According to Sikh tradition, death is part of human life cycle “Ava Guvan” and a stage to reach “Nirvana” meaning final union with the God. The death ceremony is split
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• Dastar Bandi

  Dastar Bandi is another important function among Sikhs. In a Sikh family this ceremony is held normally during the boy’s eleventh to sixteenth years of his age. It is usually
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• Nam Karan

  Long ago a Sikh named Shiva took his child to Guru Angad and sought for his blessing. The Guru recited “Japji”, which consists of “Mool Mantra” appearing at the beginning
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• Punjabi Language

  The language spoken by the people of Punjab is called Punjabi. It is world’s 11th most widely spoken language and the official language of Punjab state in India. Basically an
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• Jaggo

  This is a dance ceremony performed during the late hours before the wedding day. The bride’s female relations carry a decorated copper vessel called gaffer with lights or “dhiyas”made of
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• Giddha

  Giddha is another popular folk dance in Punjab which is played exclusively by women. The dance displays the vigour, elegance and elasticity of Punjabi women. This dance is performed during
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  Sikh Wedding

  For Sikhs, marriage is “Anand Karaj”, a ceremony of bliss. It is a simple but elegant ritual that is usually held in Gurudwara or other wedding halls. Generally the preparation
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• About the Sikh Gurudwara

  For Sikhs, the places of worship are called ad Gurudwaras. Literally the word “Gurudwara” means “gateway to the guru.” It is open to all kinds of people regardless of age,
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• Punjabi Foods

  Punjabi foods include both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Punjabi people eat wheat based foods and use of rice is relatively less pouplar. In almost all foods, spices are extensively
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