Barsi - Gurdwara Sahib Melaka

Salana Yaadgiri (Barsi) Celebrations

Upcoming: 54th Salana Yaadgiri (2026)

21st - 24th May 2026

Gurdwara Sahib Melaka

Join us for the 54th commemoration of Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji's Barsi. This annual event brings together thousands of devotees from across Malaysia and around the world to honor Sant Ji's legacy through prayers, kirtan, and community service.

Schedule Overview:

Day 1 (21st May): Kirtan Darbar and Path Da Bhogs
Day 2 (22nd May): Commencement of Akhand Path
Day 3 (23rd May): Main prayers continues and community service events
Day 4 (24th May): Akhand Path Da Bhog

Continuous Lehri Path is ongoing daily from 24th April 2026.

Refer to image below for dates on various Sewa activities leading to Barsi 2026.

Watch 2025 - Recorded Kirtan Session

What is Barsi?

Barsi is an annual commemoration ceremony to honor the memory and legacy of Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji, who dedicated his life to spiritual service in Malaysia from the 1930s until his passing in 1972. Each year, devotees gather to remember his teachings, celebrate his contributions, and renew their commitment to the values he embodied.

The event typically includes continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib (Akhand Path), kirtan (devotional music), katha (religious discourses), langar (community kitchen serving free meals), and various charitable activities. It has grown from a small local gathering to a major spiritual event that attracts thousands of visitors from across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Select Barsi Year:

Barsi 2026 Event Posters

Poster for Barsi 2026 as follow. Please contact the names mentioned in poster for related matters.

Past Barsi Celebrations

BARSI 2025

Santji's 53rd Salana Yaadgiri (Barsi) was held on 22nd to 25th May 2025.

Key Events:

Akhand Path Sahib and Bhog
Multiple Kirtan Diwans by local and international Jathas
Langar Sewa throughout the event
Youth-led Kirtan and Seva initiatives
Sikhi workshops & Turban tying booth
Dental Care/Blood Donation Events

The 53rd Barsi in 2025 was a spiritually uplifting event with active participation from the sangat. Youth engagement was notable, with various seva and kirtan sessions led by younger members.

BARSI 2024

Santji's 52nd Salana Yaadgiri (Barsi) was held on 23rd to 26th May 2024.

Key Events:

Akhand Path Sahib
Kirtan by Jatha from India and Malaysia
Langar Sewa day and night
Special tribute ceremony
Gatka performance and youth programs

The 52nd Barsi in 2024 saw record participation from sangat all over the world. The event included major spiritual and community service elements with significant youth involvement.

BARSI 2023

Santji's 51st Salana Yaadgiri (Barsi) was held on 18th to 21st May 2023.

Key Events:

Akhand Path Sahib
Kirtan programs by renowned Ragis
Special langar arrangements
Medical camps for devotees
Religious discussions and katha sessions

The 51st Barsi saw thousands of devotees from across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and other countries coming together to pay their respects. Special arrangements were made to accommodate the large crowds, with volunteers working around the clock to ensure smooth operations.

BARSI 2022 - 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee)

Santji's 50th Salana Yaadgiri (Barsi) was held on 19th to 22nd May 2022.

Golden Jubilee Anniversary:

The 50th anniversary was marked with special ceremonies and events to honor five decades of preserving Santji's legacy. As a milestone year, the celebrations were expanded with additional programs:

Akhand Path Sahib
Extended kirtan sessions with international performers
Community service initiatives in honor of Santji's humanitarian work
Special langar arrangements serving thousands daily

BARSI 2019

Santji's 47th Salana Yaadgiri (Barsi) was held on 23rd to 26th May 2019.

Key Events:

Akhand Path Sahib with participation from visiting granthis
Four days of continuous kirtan and katha
Special youth programs focusing on Sikh heritage and values
Medical camp offering free consultations and medications
Community langar serving traditional Punjabi cuisine

The 2019 celebration highlighted the importance of passing Santji's teachings to the younger generation, with dedicated programs for children and youth.

BARSI 2012 - 40th Anniversary

Santji's 40th Salana Yaadgiri (Barsi) was held from 24th to 27th May 2012.

Special 40th Anniversary Milestone

Day 1: Commencement of Ceremonies

Akhand Path commenced with a large crowd in attendance. The atmosphere was filled with devotion as prayers began for this significant 40th anniversary commemoration.

Preparations Before The Event

Preparation for the biggest event saw many Sewadars participating to ensure this milestone celebration would be memorable. The gurdwara premises underwent special decoration and cleaning, with volunteers working around the clock.

Sukha Parshad Preparation

Sukha Parshad was prepared on 13th May 2012. Sewa began at 9am and continued until 1:30pm. For this special service, many Sewadars came together to complete the task. According to Sdr Jaspal Singh, one of the sewadars, 180kg of Sukha Parshad was prepared in anticipation of the 40th Barsi celebration.

Additionally, the ladies prepared 'sakerpare' and 'mithayian', traditional cookies well-known among Sikhs, to be shared with all visitors.

Barsi Photo Memories

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