Any Sikhs on this site?

[Dinner]

So I'm going to a Sikh wedding and I'm wondering what to expect. Anyone know what all of this means?

Sehora Bandi 9:00am
Barat 10:00am
Anand Karaj (Actual wedding, I think)
Lunch 1:00pm
Doli 3:00pm

OK, lunch and the actual wedding are clear enough but what's that other stuff? Are some just for family or is everyone expected to attend all functions? I'm unsure of the traditions and expectations so any help would be appreciated.

Also the reception is the next day in L.A. so I'm going to have to travel from San Diego to Sacramento then down to L.A. the next day then back to San Diego. It should be a busy weekend full of flying. Is there anything I should know about the reception? Is it like a western reception or are Sikh receptions different?

[LordShiva]

You should be at teh Barat.

If there is a Sangeet the night before, you should go to that - they're fun.

[Cort Haus]

http://www.google.co.uk/search?lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Sikh%20wedding

[Zkribbler]

Shouldn't the thread title be; "Seeking Sikhs"

[Dinner]

That would have been good.

[Japher]

My Big Fat Sikh Wedding

[Riesstiu IV]

My mom is Sikh but I know very little about the religion. Make sure to wear a Turban, grow out your beard, and bring a Kirpan (ceremonial religious sword) in order to slay your enemies.

[Ramo]

My Big Fat Sikh Wedding

Monsoon Wedding (but with Hindus)

[Zkribbler]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
Make sure to wear a Turban, grow out your beard, and bring a Kirpan (ceremonial religious sword) in order to slay your enemies.

That sounds like one cool religion!

[Will9]

Re: Any Sikhs on this site?

Originally posted by Oerdin

OK, lunch and the actual wedding are clear enough but what's that other stuff? Are some just for family or is everyone expected to attend all functions? I'm unsure of the traditions and expectations so any help would be appreciated.

I've been to a hindu wedding before. If a Sikh wedding is anything like what I went to, you might want to bring a knife. Not for the food, but for just before the 3 hours of listening to Sanskrit.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
My mom is Sikh but I know very little about the religion. Make sure to wear a Turban, grow out your beard, and bring a Kirpan (ceremonial religious sword) in order to slay your enemies.

I'm white not Indian. I think I'll wear a suit and tie.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by Ramo

My Big Fat Sikh Wedding

Monsoon Wedding (but with Hindus)

Sikhs actually.

[Dinner]

Re: Re: Any Sikhs on this site?

Originally posted by Will


I've been to a hindu wedding before. If a Sikh wedding is anything like what I went to, you might want to bring a knife. Not for the food, but for just before the 3 hours of listening to Sanskrit.

Yeah this is supposed to be an "all day affair". That knife might come in handy after all.

[Ramo]

Sikhs actually.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say...

[Dinner]

You said "Monsoon Wedding (but with Hindus)" and I corrected you to say Sikhs instead of Hindus. They are two different religions.