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Baisakhi
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Baisakhi [baɪˈsækiː]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) an annual Sikh festival commemorating the founding (1699) of the Order of the Khalsa by Gobind Singh
[from Sanskrit, Baisakh (month of the year)]


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Byline: Chris Henwood POLICE officers have won praise from Sikh leaders for rebuilding community links in the aftermath of violence at Vaisakhi celebrations in April, 2007.
He said: "The weather has been great today and it's wonderful to be here celebrating Vaisakhi with so many Sikhs.
CAPTION(S): NEW YEAR PARADE: Marchers ready with dohl - barrel-shaped drums CEREMONIAL SWORDS: Kirpans are held at the start of the Sikh procession for Vaisakhi from the Sikh Temple on Prospect Street to the Fartown temple TOGETHER: Families in the procession to the Fartown temple
 
 
 
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