nagar kirtan ipoh

leading everyone!!

in the night..

in front of the panj piare.

the main float carrying the Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

everyones busy walkin n singing..n look at both of us. :P

nishan sahib (yellow flags)

Nagar Kirtan is a Punjabi terms which literally means "Neighbourhood Kirtan". The word "Nagar" means "town or neighbourhood," and "Kirtan" is a term describing the singing of Shabads (divine hymns). The term refers to the possession of Sikh Sangat (Congregation) through the town singing holy hymns. The concept of a Nagar Kirtan is to bring the message of God to the doorstep of the community. It is very common for Nagar Kirtans to take place wherever Sikhs live.

The Panj Piare (five beloved of the Guru) normally lead the procession of the Nagar Kirtan. This is normally followed by at lease one main float, which carries the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. In the float you have several Sewadars performing Kirtan and attending to the Guru. The Sangat walked behind Guru Ji and the Panj Piaare singing shabads and enjoying the glorious day. Food and drinks are sometimes served from stationary points or from other subsequent floats.

last saturday jasveen n me went fer nagar kirtan. the float departured from buntong temple around six in the evening n reached jelapang temple at almost twelve. five hours plus of non stop walking! but had lots of fun tho.. thank god jasveen was there n THANK GOD she brought n umbrella!! it was raining... hehe..

half way jasveen complaining " stop stop...sit sit.my knees MY KNEES!!! hahahaxx..."

funny girl..but we did it!! managed to reach our destination!! n we're proud of it! :)

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