4 Maggio 2014

Roma, Piazza Vittoria

Festeggiamenti della comunità Sikh romana, per una delle ricorrenze religiose più importanti e significative per gli indiani del Punjab.  E' anche un’occasione per ricordare la propria identità religiosa.

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May 4th, 20144 - Rome, Piazza Vittorio

Big celebration of Rome's Sikh community for one of their most important religious day of the Year.

Nagar Kirtan (Punjabi: ਨਗਰ ਕੀਰਤਨ)

"Nagar Kirtan is a Sikh custom involving the processional singing of holy hymns throughout a community.
While practiced at any time, it is customary in the month of Visakhi (or Vaisakhi).
Traditionally, the procession is led by the saffron-robed Panj Piare (the five beloved of the Guru), who are followed by the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy Sikh scripture, which is placed on a float.
Commonly, members of the procession are unshod in deference to the scripture so displayed. Likewise, many cover their heads and don the colour saffron or orange.
The road before the procession is cleared by Sewadars.
Bystanders bow their heads to the scripture.
Food may be provided them from floats that follow the Scripture or from stationary points in the vicinity of the procession.
The procession concludes at the Gurudwara with Ardas (pray)..."
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Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagar_Kirtan