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BBC News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Thousands turn out for Wolverhampton Vaisakhi celebrations
Thousands of people attended Vaisakhi celebrations in Wolverhampton on festival took place between 12:00-17:00 BST at West Park, with entertainment including a fun fair, stalls and prominent Asian musicians and singers performing live on there was a parade from the Guru Nanak Satsang Gurdwara on Cannock Road to West Park, starting at 08:30 were speeches by religious leaders, a variety of local organisations showcased their services, and free food was also served throughout the day at the free cultural festival. Vaisakhi is the Sikh New Year festival and this year marks the 326th anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa Order and making of Saint-Soldier by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
India.com
02-05-2025
- India.com
Only train in India that serves free breakfast, lunch and dinner to all passengers, the train is..., it operates between...
Every day, Indian Railways carries nearly 2.5 crore passengers across the country using over 13,000 trains, including express, mail, and luxury services. But out of this massive network, there's just one train that stands out by offering something truly special — free meals to all its travelers. This one-of-a-kind train is the Sachkhand Express (Train No. 12715), which travels between Nanded in Maharashtra and Amritsar in Punjab — two important cities for the Sikh community. The route connects Sri Hazur Sahib Gurudwara in Nanded, where the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, took his last breath in 1708, to the holy Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar. While most trains require travelers to buy food onboard or carry their own, Sachkhand Express passengers are served wholesome, home-style meals completely free of charge. This has been a proud tradition for the past 29 years. This train has been serving free food breakfast, lunch, and dinner to its passengers during the long 33-hour journey that spans almost 2,000 kilometers and stops at 39 stations. Unlike other trains where food has to be purchased, on the Sachkhand Express, volunteers from Gurudwaras serve langar, a traditional community meal, at six major stations: New Delhi, Bhopal, Parbhani, Jalna, Aurangabad, and Marathwada. These meals are simple, home-style dishes such as kadhi-chawal, chole, dal, khichdi, and vegetable curries like aloo-patta gobhi. Passengers are often advised to carry their own plates or containers, as the food is served at designated stops and must be consumed onboard. The meals are completely free of cost, thanks to generous donations made to the Gurudwaras that organize the service. From sleeper class to AC coaches, all passengers are treated equally. Travelers are kindly advised to bring their own plates or bowls to enjoy the langar during the trip. The Sachkhand Express isn't just a mode of transport — it's a moving example of faith, service, and community spirit on wheels.
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Full road closures for Wolverhampton's Vaisakhi festival
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend a Wolverhampton park at the weekend for the annual Vaisakhi celebrations. The free cultural festival will take place between 12:00 BST and 17:00 BST at West Park on by religious leaders, family entertainment, including a fun fair and live music performances, as well as free food will all be on offer throughout the event. A parade from the Guru Nanak Satsang Gurdwara starting on Cannock Road will take place before the event at 08:30 BST. Vaisakhi is the Sikh New Year festival, and this year marks the 326th anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa Order and making of Saint-Solider by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in attending the festival by car are being reminded to park responsibly in the area, or to use nearby car parks on Fold Street and Clifton Street, as there will be limited parking surrounding West Park. To accommodate the festival, road closures will also be in place from 08:00 BST to 18:00 BST on the following roads:Lansdowne Road Park Avenue Park Road East - closed between junctions with Park Road West/Southgate and Devon Road Park Road West - closed between junctions with Park Road East/Southgate and Summerfield Road of Wolverhampton Council said further details have been sent to residents who will be affected. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
