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Nagar Kirtan 550: a big celebration of the Sikh faith in Bristol
Bristolians are invited to join celebrations to mark 550 years since the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee, the founder of the Sikh faith.
There will be three days of continuous prayers and hymns at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Church Road from 10am on Friday, September 27 through to Sunday, September 29.
On this final day, there will be a parade (Nagar Kirtan) through the streets with the Sikh Holy Scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh community. The route will visit all four Gurdwaras in Bristol.
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There will be no advance road closures for the Nagar Kirtan procession on Sunday, which will be managed through short, rolling road closures.
The celebration has been organised by local Sikh committees and they are inviting people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds to join them in sharing this important occasion.
There will be free food and refreshments served at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Church Road throughout the three days.
There will be free food and refreshments served at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara
Gurdwara Nirman Sewak Jatha on Summerhill Road will be the second stop for the parade
The Nagar Kirtan procession will start at 10.30am at the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Church Road, visiting Gurdwara Nirman Sewak Jatha on Summerhill Road, then Gurdwara Guru Nanak Prakash Singh Sabha on Fishponds Road, followed by Gurdwara Ramgarhia Board Sikh Temple on Chelsea Road. The parade will then return back to Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara on Church Road.
Organisers are expecting some 1,500 to attend the occasion, which will be a colourful and joyous event.
Kamaljeet Singh says all will be welcome during the three-day event
Speaking about the event, one of the committee volunteers, Kamaljeet Singh, said: “We want to educate the wider community about the Sikh faith and bring all the communities together. It’s a chance for people to come and celebrate.
“There will be no barriers; rich and poor, people from all backgrounds and all races are welcome. We will have all generations taking part. It’s a very humble event.”
In respect, and in line with the tenets of the Sikh faith, guests are asked not to visit the Gurdwaras under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, drugs or intoxicants of any kind and that no such items are brought into the Gurdwara and carpark premises.
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