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Sikh New Year celebrated at Wright State University
Turban tying sessions were also held, providing insight into the significance of the turban, or dastaar
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Sikh New Year celebrated at Wright State University / Akash Pamarthy
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Sikh New Year celebrated at Wright State University / Akash PamarthyDr. Kuldip Singh Rattan, professor emeritus of electrical engineering and advisor to the Sikh Student Association extended a warm welcome to guests, acknowledging the efforts of the Sikh Student Association in organizing the event.
The guest speaker, Dr. Valerie Stoker, professor of religion at the university, delivered a discourse on Sikh faith and practices, highlighting the significance of Vaisakhi.
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Dr. Valerie Stoker, professor of religion at the university, delivered a discourse on Sikh faith and practices, highlighting the significance of Vaisakhi / Akash Pamarthy
According to Wright State alumnus Sameep Singh Gumtala, the event aimed to create awareness about Sikhs and their distinct identity, especially after the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Pictures, posters and books related to Sikh history and tradition, musical instruments including Harmonium, Rabaab, Dilruba and Tabla were also displayed / Akash PamarthyThe celebration concluded with a cultural performance, Gidha, a traditional Punjabi folk dance.
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