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SIKHISM FESTIVALS
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SIKHISM FESTIVALS
Diwali
-Occurs on April13th or 14th
-Purpose: celebrate the imprisonment & release of Guru Har gobind (the sixth Guru)
-Took place in the 1600s
Gurpurbs
-The word "Gurpurb" means "holy day in honor of the Guru"
-Most important part: reading Guru Granth Sahib from beginning to end without stopping. This is called an Akhand Path
The Birth of Guru Nanak
-Most important Gurpurb
- Purpose: to celebrate Guru Nanak's birth
-Celebrated by having processions through the streets led by representatives of Panj Piare;
-There are offerings of fruits and sweets to one another
-People who follow the procession sing hymns
In Sikhism there are 2 types of festivals:
Hola Mohalla
-Occurs in spring
-Purpose: Sikh's gather to practise their martial skills
-Mainly celebrated in Punjab; not common elsewhere in the world
-Gurpurbs
-Jore Melas
Jore Melas
Whats the difference?
Gurpurbs: celebrate the death and birth of gurus.
Jore Melas: provide opportunities for Sikhs to gather together.
-Purpose: To honor the Saint-Soldiers who we prepared to fight against injustice.
-Day of giving thanks to God and listening to the Guru's teachings.
-Sikh's gather in Amritsar, India.
-Amritsar Massacre: hundreds of Sikh's killed when they gathered in defiance of authorities.
Quiz
1. The word "Gurpurb means:
a) Celebration in honour of all Sikhs
b) Holy day in honour of the Guru
c)Religious teacher
2. How do Sikhs celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak?
a) Light their houses with candles
b)Through meditation
c) Processions on the street
3. Where is Hola Mohalla mainly celebrated?
a)afghanistan
b)Africa
c)Punjab region
6.What does Diwali celebrate?
a)God Vishnu
b) The imprisonment and release of Guru Har Gobind
c)The soldiers
4. Why is Baisakhi celebrated?
a) To honour Saint-Soldiers
b)To celebrate Waheguru
c) To celebrate the birth of Sikhism
5. What is the difference between Gurpurbs and Jore Melas?
a)Gupurbs celebrate the death and birth of gurus, Jore Melas provide opportunities for Sikhs to get together.
b)Gupurbs celebrate the birth of Sikhism, Jore Melas celebrate the death of Gurus.
c) Gupurbs celebrate Mukti, Jore Melas celebrate equality.
By Abigail James and Carolina Mina