Vaisakhi Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan!

Waheguru ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji Ki Fateh

As Sikhs here in Warrington and across the world celebrate the creation of the Khalsa in 1699, it was a joy to be at the Gurdwara today to join in the celebrations and share my very best wishes everyone for a blessed and blissful Vaisakhi.

On Vaisakhi as Sikhs celebrate the creation of the Khalsa Panth by the tenth Sikh master, Guru Govind Singh Ji, and the Panj Pyare as symbols of steadfastness and devotion, it is also an opportunity for all of us to thank and celebrate our Sikh community.

The Sikh community plays such an important role in Warrington, living out the values of their faith in practice, and making an enormous contribution to our town’s cultural, economic and social life. Their festivals are so full of joy, music, colour, love, prayer and, of course food, that it is an honour to be a part of sharing in it.

Thank you for inviting me and Vaisakhi Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan!

14 April 2024