Thousands of Sikhs have gathered to celebrate the opening of the community's first new temple in Manchester for 35 years.
An official opening ceremony was held at the £2m Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara in Whalley Range.
Celebrations are expected to last three days with a huge firework display planned.
Prakash Singh, general secretary of the gurdwara, said it was a great day for the Sikh community.
"It's 35 years since a new temple has opened in Manchester and we are very excited," he said.
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