Fourth Round, Anand Karaj, 2013
Herndon, Virginia
Photograph by Gurusurya Khalsa
Courtesy of Gurusurya Photography
Ardas, Anand Karaj, 2012
Española, New Mexico
Photograph by Gurusurya Khalsa
Courtesy of Gurusurya Photography
Anand Karaj, which means “blissful union,” is the Sikh wedding ceremony. Most Sikhs of non-Indian origin are inspired by the late Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji, popularly known as Yogi Bhajan. They have adopted the Sikh faith and practices that originate from the Punjab region.