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Chandigarh: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Monday said a ‘tent city’ is being set up at Sri Anandpur Sahib to house at least 12,000 devotees attending the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur.
He said ‘tent cities’ were being set up at three places – Agampur, PSPCL Ground Mataur and Jhinjhari – to ensure proper accommodation facilities for the devotees.
The Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department is spending Rs 21.52 crore on the establishment of the city. The minister said that every day 10,000 to 12,000 devotees are being provided accommodation with necessary facilities to make their stay comfortable and hassle-free.
The tent city will remain operational from 19 to 30 November. He said tents can be booked online, and details will be announced soon. To facilitate smooth movement, the approach roads leading to the tent city are also being upgraded.
Sond said the department has been designated as the nodal department for organizing and coordinating these commemorative events. He assured that all efforts are being made with full dedication to make the ceremony memorable.
The Minister appealed to the devotees and the public to enthusiastically participate in the upcoming programs on this historic occasion.
Meanwhile, PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO and Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal met Puducherry Chief Minister N. Met Rangasamy and extended a formal invitation to attend the main events to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
The Ministers briefed the Puducherry Chief Minister about the series of state level religious and cultural programs being organized to honor the supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who laid down his life for upholding the principles of faith, religion and freedom of conscience.
He also apprised them of the highlights of the commemoration including the main events from 23rd to 25th November. The Puducherry Chief Minister said Guru Sahib’s eternal message of peace, harmony and universal brotherhood will continue to inspire generations across the world.
–IANS