Golden Temple attempted to reach Amritsar to liberate the Golden Temple. Within six months, on 31 October 1984, Indira Gandhi's Sikh bodyguards assassinated her. In 1986, Indira Gandhi's son and the next Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi ordered repairs of the Akal Takht Sahib. These repairs were removed and Sikhs rebuilt the Akal Takht Sahib in 1999. One of the most important festivals is Vaisakhi, which is celebrated in the second week of April (usually the 13th). Sikhs celebrate the founding of the Khalsa on this day and it is celebrated with fervour in the Harmandir Sahib. Other important Sikh religious
Sikh Presence In Los Angeles Towards the end of the festival, the Sikh holy scripture known as the Guru Granth Sahib is lifted upon a helicopter in applause to show courtesy towards the Guru. Sikhs are known for their pop culture. They have made a splash in the Bollywood community and some of that influence is rubbing off in SoCal. Bhangra is known as a form of bodily expression in which caters to various freeform movement. Bhangra has been around the 1940s, seen as a folk celebration used around the time of harvest by Sikh farmers. The dance has evolved into more as universities in