When is nagar kirtan in toronto 2017

The scriptures were located at a house in Port Moody. A resolution was adopted on July 22 to start the establishment of Khalsa Diwan Society. Race riots were held in Vancouver in which the Orientals and the Sikhs were targeted. The first Granthi was Bahai Balwant Singh. Only three were women. Khalsa — meaning pure — refers to the baptism ceremony all Sikhs are expected to go through as part of their own personal spiritual evolution.

On Saturday, April 22, Surrey will be hosting another Vaisakhi parade, which is also the largest celebration outside of India. Vaisakhi parade on Main Street. Celebrating the start of the harvest festival and the birth of the Sikh religion. Love the vibrant colours. The sun coming out was a huge bonus! Happy Vaisakhi New Year Everyone!! The Vancouver event too was welcomed by rejuvenated pro-Khalistan groups. Share Via. Courtesy: Canadian PMO Bhindranwale, an extremist leader who was at the forefront of the Khalistan movement in the s, was killed when the Indian Army carried out Operation Blue Star in June to remove extremists who were holed up in the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

A display featuring Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale at the nagar kirtan in Toronto. A float featuring Khalistan flags at the nagar kirtan in Toronto. World Canada Local. Full Menu Search Menu. Close Local your local region National. Search Submit search Quick Search. Comments Close comments menu. Video link.