Sikhs therefore celebrates this festival as a collective birthday. Sikhs visits gurudwaras (Sikh temples), listen to kirtans (religious songs) and discourses. After the prayer, kada prasad (sweetened semolina) is served to the congregation. The function ends with langar, the community lunch served by volunteers.
Processions are taken out, at the head of which are the Panj Piaras. Mock duels and bands playing religious tunes are part of the processions. School children also enthusiastically take part in them.
For villagers this festival is a last opportunity for relaxing before they start harvesting of Corn. Processions and feasting follow readings of the holy scripture of the Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib.
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