Members of the California Gatka Dal perform martial arts of Punjab during the Yuba City Nagar Kirtan Sikh parade in November. The Sacramento Sikh Society’s annual Holla Mahalla Parade will bring ...

These are called Keertan. A young Indian Sikh taking part in a procession called the 'Nagar Kirtan'. He is demonstrating traditional martial arts called 'Gatka'. The Golden Temple in Amritsar ...

It was adopted by the Sikh warriors in the 17th Century and is considered a spiritual as well as a physical exercise. Today a more modernised version is practiced, known as 'Gatka' - which ...

Keertani Jathas of men, women, and youth sang hymns, while Panj Pyaras and Sikh youths performed breathtaking Gatka martial arts, organised by Kalgidhar Dashmesh Jatha. Kada Prasad, tea ...

The celebration often features the singing of spiritual hymns, enjoying food and the performance of Gatka, a Sikh martial art. Were you at the festival? Let us know at [email protected] ...