“In Punjab Baisakhi marks the harvest season and the Sikh New Year,” he says, adding, “And in the state there are fairs and cultural programs everywhere, but we grew up in Delhi and our one usual ritual was to go to a gurdwara and pray at Baisakhi. I remember how the schools had cultural events that day.”
Although grown up now, Arjan does not associate God with a place of worship, he says to preserve his memories one must repeat the habits from childhood. “I can’t find anything different that one can do instead of doing the same things we did in our childhood to keep those memories strong and alive in our lives.” However, he adds, “For me, the simplest way to connect with the higher power doesn’t have to be just at festivals, it’s a daily practice.”
While modernity may have crept into the festivities as well, the actor disputes that some festivals like Baisakhi remain unaffected.
“I don’t think modernization has dampened the traditional enthusiasm of festivals, especially Baisakhi and it is still celebrated with utmost glory and joy,” he says, adding, “Obviously with all the digitization it has become more of the way things have been. more technically than on the ground.”
For Arjan, the simplest way to connect with God is: “I think doing good deeds, following the righteous path and keeping your conscience clear is my way of connecting with God, festival or otherwise ».
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