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    Posted January 27, 2013 by
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    NAGAR KIRTAN from Gurudwara Ashiana Lucknow to Gurudwara Alambagh, Lucknow on 26 January 2013.

     

    NAGAR KIRTAN from Gurudwara Ashiana Lucknow to Gurudwara Alambagh, Lucknow on 26 January 2013.

     

    NAGAR KIRTAN was a HUGE SUCCESS. All Sangat from various parts of the State attended the event and contributed their support.

     

    '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 procession 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. They especially common  during the month of Vaisakhi and take place all over the globe.

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