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Congratulations on the publication of Lifestyle Vaisakhi! In light of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indo Canadian Vaisakhi Parade, I understand that this special edition focuses on providing readers with valuable information about the exciting and fun activities planned for the event. This publication is also a valuable resource to encourage greater interaction between entrepreneurs and businesses. I want to commend everyone involved in putting this publication together for showcasing opportunities and services in the City of Surrey. As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I would like to join with the publishers of this directory in extending my best wishes to its readers, as well as the businesses and individuals featured in this magazine. Sincerely,

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A Message from the Mayor On behalf of the citizens of Vancouver, and my colleagues on City Council, I want to extend my warmest greetings on the occasion of this year's Vaisakhi celebrations in the City of Vancouver. Vancouver prides itself on its diverse, multicultural community, a pillar of our city's economic and social life. Vaisakhi is one of the largest cultural celebrations in our city and a great opportunity to come together as a community during the festivities in South Vancouver. Best wishes to everyone celebrating Vaisakhi this year. Yours truly,

Gregor Robertson MAYOR

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Cont ent s 1. Front Page 2. Brian Jessel BMW 3. S&S Insurance 4. Punjab Insurance 5. AAA Movies 6. Message From P.M.Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper 7. Message From Premier Christy Clark 8. Message From Mayor Gregor Robertson 9. Message From Mayor Dianne Watts 10. Message From Consul General of India 11. Publisher’s Note 10. Contents 14 – 16 Vaisakh Article 17. Paradise Banquet Hall 18. Active Insurance 19. Pindi Gold Jewellers 20 - 23 Vaisakhi 24 – 25 Fibretech Distributors Inc. 26 - 27 New Prime Tile & Plumbing 28 - 29 Nand’s Plumbing & Tiles 30. Kalgidhar Da Sufna (Poem) 31. Furniture Land 32. Brian Jessel BMW 33. Bharat Jewellers 34 - 35 Farrah’s Bridal LTD 36 - 39 The Five K’s 40. MJM Furniture Showcase 41. GN Motors 42. Nu –Mode 43. Jd Furniture Centre LTD 44. Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies 45. Overseas Auto Body & Auto Glass 46. Select Pizza 47. GCEO Products Concept Of Canada 48. Moore Wedding Centre 49. Team Wood Kitchen Cabinets 50 - 51 Bhaia Sweet Shop & Resturant 52 - 53 Pro-Financial 54. GoldMine Insurance Services LTD 54. Imperial Photo Studio

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Baisakhi or Vaisakhi Festival is celebrated as the Sikh New Year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth. History of Baisakhi traces its origin from the Baisakhi Day celebrations of 1699 organized by the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh to form Khalsa - Brotherhood of Saint Soldiers to fight against tyranny and oppression.

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Story of Baisakhi The story of Baisakhi Festival began with the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru who was publicly beheaded by the Aurungzeb, the Mughal ruler. Aurungzeb wanted to spread Islam in India and Guru Tegh Bahadur stood up for the rights of Hindus and Sikhs and the Mughals therefore saw him as a threat. After the death of Guru Teg Bahadur, his son, Guru Gobind Singh became the next Guru of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh wished to instill courage and strength to sacrifice among his fellow men. To fulfil his dream, Guru Gobind Singh called on the historic Baisakhi Day congregation of Sikhs at Keshgarh Sahib near Anandpur on March 30, 1699.

When thousands of people assembled for Guruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing, Guru Gobind Singh came out of the tent carrying an unsheathed sword. He gave a powerful speech to infuse courage amongst fellowmen. At the end of the speech he said that every great deed was preceded by equally great sacrifice and demanded that anyone prepared to give his life come forward. On the Guruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third call, a young man offered himself. The Guru took the man inside a tent and reappeared alone with a bloodied sword. Guru Gobind Singh asked for another volunteer. This was repeated another four times until a total of five Sikhs had gone into the tent with the Guru. Everyone present was worried and though that Guru Gobind Singh has killed five Sikhs. At this

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point Guru presented all the five men before the people. Every one present was surprised to see all five men alive and wearing turbans and saffron-coloured garments. These five men were called Panj Piara or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beloved Fiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by the Guru. The Guru blessed them with a Pahul ceremony. In an iron vessel, the Guru stirred with a sword called Khanda Sahib, the batasha that his wife, Mata Sundari Ji had put into water. The congregation recited verses from scriptures as the Guru performed the sacred ceremony. The water was now considered the sacred nectar of immortality called amrit. It was first given to the five volunteers, then drunk by the guru and later distributed amongst the crowd. With this ceremony, all those present, irrespective of caste or creed, became members of the Khalsa Pantha (the Order of the Pure Ones). The Guru regarded the Panch Piaras as the first members of the Khalsa and the embodiment of the Guru himself. With the constitution of the Panj Pyare the high and low castes were amalgamated into one as among the original Panj Pyare, there was one Khatri, shopkeeper; one Jat, farmer; one Chhimba, calico printer; one Ghumar, watercarrier; and one Nai, a barber. The Guru gave the surname of Singh (Lion) to every Sikh and also took the name for himself. From Guru Gobind Rai he became Guru Gobind Singh. This was seen as a great step in national integration because society at that time was divided on the basis of religion, caste and social status. Guru Gobind Singh also bestowed on Khalsa, the unique Sikh identity. He directed Sikhs to wear five Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Kesh or long hair, Kangha or comb, Kripan or dagger, Kachha or shorts and a Kara or bracelet. Guru Gobind Singh also discontinued the tradition of Gurus and asked all Sikhs to accept the Grantha Sahib as their eternal guide. He urged them to come to him with their hair and beard unshorn to get baptized by the sword

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Legends of Baisakhi There are various legends associated with the colourful and vibrant festival of Baisakhi. A study of these interesting legends of Baisakhi reveal that the day of Baisakhi is significant not just for Sikhs but also for Hindus and Buddhists alike. Besides, it is joyous to note that as a harvest festival, people of all communities in Punjab celebrate Baisakhi in a harmonious manner. Harvest Festival Baisakhi Festival marks the time for the harvest of Rabi crops and is therefore celebrated with

Birth of Khalsa The day of Baisakhi marks the birth of Khalsa Panth and therefore holds tremendous significance for the Sikhs. It was on the Baisakhi Day meeting organized at Anandpur Sahib, in 1699, that the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Sigh laid the foundation of Khalsa Panth and called on the Sikhs to sacrifice themselves for their community. Besides, it was on the Baisakhi Day that Guru Gobind Singh administered amrit (nectar) to his first batch of five disciples, the Panj Piaras making them Singhs, a martial community. After the Baisakhi Day in 1699 the tradition of gurus was discontinued, and the Granth Sahib the Holy book of the Sikhs was declared the eternal guide of the Sikhs. Day to Receive Guruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blessings for Sikhs According to a popular legend in Sikhism, it was on the day of Baisakhi in 1567 that Guru Amar Das had first institutionalized Baisakhi as one of the special days when all Sikhs would gather to receive the guruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessings at Goindwal.

utmost joy and enthusiasm in the state of Punjab where agriculture is the predominant occupation of the people. To celebrate the occasion, people dress themselves gaily and perform the joyful bhangra and giddha dance on the tune of the dhol. Farmers in Punjab celebrate Baisakhi Festival to hilt by feasting and merrymaking before they hit on tiring but joyful task of harvesting from the next day. As a harvest festival, Baisakhi is also celebrated by different names and with different rituals in several regions of India. Regional celebrations of Baisakhi are marked as Rongali Bihu in Assam, Naba Barsha in Bengal, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Vishu in Kerala and Vaishakha in Bihar.

Foundation of Arya Samaj The day of Baisakhi Festival is also important for the Hindus as it on this day in 1875 that Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj - a reformed sect of Hindus who are devoted to the Vedas for spiritual guidance and have discarded idol worship. Attainment of Nirvana by Gautam Buddha For the Buddhist, the day of Baisakhi Festival is significant, as according to a popular legend it was on this auspicious day that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment or Nirvana under the Mahabodhi tree in the town of Gaya. For this reason, the day of Baisakhi is celebrated as Buddha Purnima is several parts of the country.

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The Five Ks pMj kkwr The Five Ks (Punjabi): pMj kkwr (Pañj Kakār) are five Articles of Faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times as commanded by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh who so ordered it at the Vaisakhi Amrit Sanskar in 1699. The Five Ks are not just symbols, but articles of faith that collectively form the external identity and the Khalsa devotee’s commitment to the Sikh rehni “Sikh way of life”. A Sikh who has taken Amrit, dons all five Ks is known as Khalsa (“pure”) or Amritdhari (“Amrit Sanskar participant”), while a Sikh who has not taken Amrit but follows all rules and keeps all five Ks is called a sahajdhari (“slow adopter”) -From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The five items (Pañj Kakār)

Kanga, Kara and Kirpan – three of the five Ks

k~C, kVw, ikrpwn, kµGw, kyskI, ieh pµj kkwr rihq Dry isK soie Ò Kachera, Kara, Kirpan, Kanga and Kesh. A person who wears all these Five Kakaars should be considered a Sikh. 1. Kesh: uncut hair 2. Kangha: a wooden comb 3. Kara: a metal bracelet 4. Kachera: a specific style of cotton undergarments 5. Kirpan: a strapped curved dagger

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The Kesh, or unshorn long hair, is an indispensable part of the human body. It was created by Waheguru as the mainstay of the ‘Jivan Jaach’, the Rehni that was prescribed by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib by which a Sikh is clearly and quickly identified. A Sikh never cuts or trims any hair to indicate the perfection of God’s creation. The uncut long hair and the beard, in the case of men, form the main kakār for Sikhs. A Dastar is a turban worn to protect the Kesh and guard the Dasam Duaar (the Tenth Gate), a spiritual opening at the top of the head. The turban is a spiritual crown, which is a constant reminder to the Sikh that he or she is sitting on the throne of consciousness and is committed to living according to Sikh principles. Guru Gobind Singh told his Sikhs: “Khaalsa mero roop hai kaas. Khaalsa mai ho karo

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nivaas.” “The Khalsa is my image. Within the Khalsa I reside.” Wearing a turban declares sovereignty, dedication, self-respect, courage and piety.

Kangha Kangha – one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs kµGw donauN vkq kr, pwg cunih kr bWDeI Ò Comb the hair twice a day, covering it with turban that is to be tied from fresh. — Tankhanama Bhai Nand Lal Singh

injunction to maintain it with grace. The Guru said hair should be allowed to grow naturally. For men, this includes not shaving. At the time of Guru Gobind Singh, some holy men let their hair become tangled and dirty. The Guru said that this was not right. Hair should be allowed to grow but it should be kept clean and combed at least twice a day.

Kara Kara – one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs The Sikhs were commanded by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699 to wear an iron bangle called a Kara at all times. The Kara is a constant reminder to always remember that whatever a person does with their hands has to be in keeping with the advice given by the Guru. The Kara is a iron/steel circle to symbolize life as never ending. A symbol of permanent bonding to the community-being a link in the chain of Khalsa Sikhs (the word for link is ‘kari’).

Kachera The Kachera – one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs sIl jq kI kC pihir pikVE ihQAwrw Ò A Kangha is a small wooden comb that Sikhs use twice a day. It is supposed to be kept with the hair and at all times. Combs help to clean and remove tangles from the hair, and is a symbol of cleanliness. Combing their hair reminds Sikhs that their lives should be tidy and organized. The Sikhs were commanded by Guru Gobind Singh to keep a small comb called a Kangha at all times. The comb keeps the hair tidy, a symbol of not just accepting what God has given, but also an

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The sign of true chastity is the Kachera, you must wear this and hold weapons in hand. — Bhai Gurdas, Var. 41, pauri 15 Originally, the Kachera was made part of the five Ks as a symbol of a Sikh soldier’s willingness to be ready at a moment’s notice for battle or for defense.It was to get around quickly in a fight The confirmed Sikh (one who has taken the Amrit) wears a kachera every day. Some go to the ex-

tent of wearing a kachera while bathing, to be ready to at a moment’s notice, changing into the new one leg at a time, so as to have no moment where they are unprepared. Further, this garment allowed the Sikh soldier to operate in combat freely and without any hindrance or restriction, because it was easy to fabricate, maintain, wash and carry compared to other traditional under-garments of that era, like the dhoti. The Kachera symbolises self-respect, and always reminds the wearer of mental control over lust, one of the Five Evils in Sikh philosophy. Kachera follow a generally practical and roomy design. It features an embedded string that circles the waist which can be tightened/loosened as desired, and then knotted securely. The Kachera can be classed between underwear and an outer garment, as in appearance it does not reveal private anatomy, and looks and wears like shorts. As with all of the Five Ks, there is equality between men and women, and so women are also expected to wear it. Considering the hot climate in India, the Kachera is often worn by men as an outer garment, keeping the wearer cool and being practical in manual work such as farming, however it is generally not considered respectful for women to wear the Kachera as an outer garment (on its own) as it is considered too revealing.

Kirpan Typical Kirpan worn by modern Sikhs sæsqr hIn kbh¨ nih hoeI, irhqvµq Kwlsw soeI Ò Those who never depart his/her arms, they are the Khalsa with excellent rehats. — Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh The Kirpan is a short dagger which symbolizes

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