The Colors of Anandpur
The Khalsa
Khalsa is the one who does not slander others Khalsa is the one who fights in the front line
Khalsa is the one who conquers the 5 evils (lust, greed, anger, excessive attachment, excessive pride) Khalsa is the one who fulfills all duties
Khalsa is the one who renounces self-pride Khalsa is the one who remains faithful within marriage
Khalsa is the one who abandons sexual desire for others than the spouse Khalsa is the one who is blessed with God's Name
Khalsa is the one who loves Waheguru Khalsa is the one who fights bravely in battle
Khalsa is the one who helps the needy Khalsa is the one who overpowers the enemy
Khalsa is the one who chants God's Name Khalsa is the one who rises above the evil ones
Khalsa is the one who is in tune with God's Name Khalsa is the one who breaks false rituals
Khalsa is the one who becomes a crusader Khalsa is the one who fights the war daily against internal and external enemies
Khalsa is the one who is always ready with weapons Khalsa is the one who destroys all evil.
Bhai Nand Lal, poet laureate of Guru Gobind Singh's royal court, writes about the true qualities of the Khalsa in his composition called the "Tankah Nama
Anandpur Sahib comes to life every year on the occasion of Hola Mohalla & Vaisakhi.
Hola Mohalla" is a festival which was started by Guru Gobind Singh in the 17th Century, as a day for Sikhs to practice their military exercises and hold mock battles. Today, Sikhs celebrate by watching and partaking in martial arts parades, led by the Nishan Sahibs of the Gurdwaras. These are then followed by poetry readings and music.
Vaisakhi is a long established harvest festival in the Punjab. In 1699, it gained an added dimension for Sikhs, when Guru Gobind Singh, choose it as the occasion to transform the Sikhs into a family of soldier saints, the Khalsa, at Anandpur Sahib.
Through his lens, Sanjay Arora, a Delhi- India based photographer, lets us meet real people. People indulging in their everyday activities against the backdrop of their native places. His portraits are a slice of life, his pictures weave a story of their own, and so we can understand its meaning without words. His talent is truly special, the colors that he achieves in his work are so intense, they jump right out at you.
Over the decade that he has been working, he has developed a signature style, managing to freeze seemingly mundane moments and turning them into something extraordinary. As many people should see his work, as it inspires a feeling of awe, spirit and humanity
He has participated in several international exhibitions & won awards including the National Geographic & Nikon Contest. His work has been widely published in magazines like India Today - travel plus, Discover India, Harmony, Naturalli, Swagat etc.. He has also undertaken numerous advertising campaigns internationally including various websites.
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