Sikh — observances and vrat guides

The Sikh calendar marks remembrance, gratitude, service and the lives of the Gurus. Gurpurabs, martyrdom commemorations, Vaisakhi and Bandi Chhor Divas belong to this religious and historical setting. Sikh teaching does not prescribe ritual fasting as a means of spiritual merit; this collection is therefore an observance calendar, not a demand that Sikhs adopt Hindu or Jain fasting rules. Gurbani, kirtan, sangat and seva provide the appropriate context. Langar is a shared meal open to all, rather than a special restrictive fasting diet. Calendar conventions and the published community schedule should be distinguished from private family celebrations.

The catalog currently includes 28 distinct entries in this collection. Examples are Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab; Maghi; Guru Har Rai Ji Jayanti; Guru Ravidas Ji Jayanti; Hola Mohalla. Their recorded devotional focus includes Guru Gobind Singh Ji; Waheguru (The Divine) / The 40 Muktas; Guru Har Rai Ji; Guru Ravidas Ji; Waheguru (The Divine). Follow the individual links below for the full description, calendar dates, mantra and allowed or avoided foods; each link leads to a dedicated observance page rather than a search result.

Calendar dates are references, not a substitute for the observance rules of your chosen city and community. Lunar days can cross civil-date boundaries, and regional practice can change which day is kept. Meal suggestions are optional ideas for an allowed meal, not instructions to eat during a complete fast. Children, pregnant people and anyone with a medical condition should seek appropriate advice before fasting. Compare the linked guides with your family or temple's practice and choose a discipline suited to your health.

All 28 observances in this collection