We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi with our annual Nagar Kirtan procession in Nottingham.

For Sikhs, Vaisakhi celebrates the formation of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 by their 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji and is a time to celebrate their faith and identity.

In line with the Sikh principles, everyone is welcome and langar (free food) will be available to all.

During the month of April, in celebration of Vaisakhi, colourful processions called Nagar Kirtans take place around the world.

The Nottingham Nagar Kirtan normally goes by each of the seven Gurdwaras in the City. Starting last year however, the Nagar Kirtan had an alternating route visting 4 Gurdwaras each year allowing for a shorter and easier route for the congregation.

This year in 2025, the Nagar Kirtan will visit Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Gurdwara Church Street, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurdwara Norton Street, Siri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Nottingham Road and Gurdwara Baba Budha Ji Haydn Road.

• Langar - Free vegetarian food for all
• Gatka - Sikh martial art sword fighting displays
• Meditation and Music

Sikhism is the world 5th largest religion and believes in One God. It preaches love, peace, equality and to stand up for truth and justice. The 3 core beliefs of Sikhi are to remember God, earn a honest living and to share what you have with others. It originated in the 15th century, in the Punjab region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Jee.