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Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan to be held on 22nd May in Edmonton

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Baisakhi Nagar Kirtan will be held on May 22 in the city of Edmonton to celebrate the Creation Day of the Khalsa. Disclosing this here today the management of Nagar Kirtan Committee said that this time some changes have been made in the route of Nagar Kirtan for the safety and convenience of the common man. "This time the big stage has been shifted from Gurdwara to TD Baker School grounds. In Nagar Kirtan this time there will be only one float in which Sri Guru Granth Sahib will be riding."

This time the Nagar Kirtan will start from Gurdwara Millwoods at 12 noon and through Millwoods Road East the Nagar Kirtan will reach the playgrounds near TD Baker School where a big stage will be set up. In addition to religious speakers, outside guests will address. From here the Nagar Kirtan will reach Gurdwara Singh Sabha where the Nagar Kirtan will end at 5 pm.

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