A floral formation of the Khalsa symbol “ Khanda Sahib”. This arrangement was photographed on 26/11/23 at the Baba Isher Singh ji Community Center of Nanaksar Gurudwara in Nairobi. A symbol of bravery of Sikhs depicting crossed swords is one of the ornaments commonly found in photographs and in physical form usually in steel metal … Continue reading Khanda Sahib!
Festivals
Diwali Greetings!
Greetings as published in The Asian Weekly
Diwali Festival
Diwali Festival By Sikiladi Wardrobes gain new entries as do the lockers The festival of Lights with lamps clay, brass or coppers Houses and offices get a new glaze and shine Meeting friends and relatives thine and mine Sikiladi Cleaning of the grime of ignorance and dust Re-painting the walls, giving homes a new thrust … Continue reading Diwali Festival
शरद पूनम
Ten Heads of Defame!
The Ten Heads! By Sikiladi A steady intelligence and marveled brilliance Were the legendary Ravana’s magnificence Yet he failed his fortune in demonic essence For he fell from his spiritual self-obedience Bringing disgrace to his Royal gait and valor This wise Pandit fell to traits of self-absorb The heads as fabled to be ten in count … Continue reading Ten Heads of Defame!
तीज का चॉंद
Purshottam Bhagwan !
https://videopress.com/v/hp00YvGp?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true https://videopress.com/v/y8tZFNyC?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Purshottam Bhagwan ki Jai! Last day of Purshottam Month marked at Shree Ram Mandir. 16/08/23 Nairobi pictures courtesy: Pandit Ketanbhai Pandya
Blessings from the Divine! (Friendship Day special)
Published in the Asian Weekly, Edition 673 (28th July to 3rd Aug 2023) Blessings from the Divine! By Sikiladi Life is a celebration turning into jubilation With Friendships enriching thy life pattern Friends being around extends life’s duration Boosting all sorts of interpersonal communication Friendships add happiness and joy to life Providing stability in moments of strife Building bonds of … Continue reading Blessings from the Divine! (Friendship Day special)
A Father is defined!
A loving heart and caring arms A Father has those special charms Protecting his little ones from all storms A father is defined in various forms He is the Superman of all imagination For the little kid daddy is all fascination Learning to say bye when he leaves for office A father is a symbol of fulfilling all promise He is … Continue reading A Father is defined!
Randal Mata na Lota!
Randal Mataji‘a altar at a private ceremony by a family. 4/06/23 Nairobi She washes my feet She touches my feet Symbolizing the Mother within me The auspicious occasion of worship As Randal Mataji pays visit in her household They sat in a row all wearing red The daughters in law of their family Adorned in … Continue reading Randal Mata na Lota!
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