VANCOUVER, BC: Sri Guru Nanak s 522nd birthday, the founder of Sikhism, was celebrated by the Sikhs with great devotion and enthusiasm at Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan Society Ross Street Vancouver Canada November 2124, 1991. The main function was held on Sunday, the 24th November which was attended by thousands of Sikhs and other devotees coming from far and wide. Addressing the full gathering, Bhai Aviar Singh Sandhu General Secretary, explained to the congregation, Guru Nanaks teaching of love, equality, honest labor, oneness of God and service to mankind. Bhai Kundan Singh Sajjan President also spoken the occasion and stressed upon the need to preach and follow Guru Nanaks teachings which can bring peace and prosperity to the suffering mankind, Dr. Bhagat Singh also threw light on Guru Nanaks life and his practical way of teaching through which he removed superstitions, ignorance and exploitation in the name of religion. Principal Gian Singh Kotli recited a poem about Guru Nanak. Kirtani Jatha of Bhai Gurbachan Singh Chahal, Bhai Komal Singh Komal Dhadi and others sang holy kirtan.
Starting on Nov.21, the actual birthday of Guru Nanak, Guru Ka Langar (free food) was served daily on all 4 days. On Nov.23, more than 100 visitors of majority Canadian community, who came to know about Sikh religion, also relished Langar and appreciated it very much, They were nicely informed about Sikh tenets. It is quite noteworthy and heartening that such groups of Non Sikh visitors, including students, teachers, scholar and other dignitaries from Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, toCanada and the USA have been visiting Khalsa Diwan Society within the last few months in hundreds, All such visitors are suitably welcomed and nicely informed about the universal aspects of Sikh religion visiting Khalsa Diwan Society within the last few months in hundreds. All such visitors are suitably welcomed and nicely informed about the universal aspects of Sikh religion.
By Principal Gian Singh Kotli MA. L L.B
Khalsa Diwan Society, Vancouver Canada
Article extracted from this publication >> December 6, 1991
