On Vaisakhi 1699, the Tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh, established a new order of warrior-saints, the Khalsa. A revolutionary transformation of a community was enshrined in the sacred act of initiation by steel.
According to Bhai Gurdas II: 'Thus came into being those Singhs, cobra-like elite warriors, dressed in blue'.
The Khalsa went on to change the course of history. We wish you all a Happy Vaisakhi, however you are celebrating this monumental event.
PS And if you're in London, look out for our stall at Hounslow's Vaisakhi Mela in Lampton Park today (13 April)!
Photo copyright: Harbakhsh Grewal