I am excited to celebrate Gurpurab after a two-year break: Nimrat

On the occasion of Gurpurab, Nimrat Kaur, who comes from an Army background, shares with us memories of celebrating this special day in Army cantonments across the country while growing up and how she plans to celebrate the day this year. 

- Ankur Batra

Given that now there are no COVID restrictions, what will your Gurpurab celebrations be like this year? 

I plan to go to a gurdwara and participate in sewa. Langar (community kitchen) is also something that I want to do. I love doing all the chores with my family, but this year, I am not going to be with them in Delhi. So, I will go on my own for the paath (prayers). A day prior to the festival, it's customary to donate some raw food material as a contribution towards the preparation of langar. I have grown up doing that. And I will decorate my house with lights. It's a wonderful occasion and most importantly, I am excited to be able to celebrate it after a two-year break caused by the pandemic.