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New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Punjab government will launch a series of commemorative programs dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, by offering ‘Ardas’ at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib here on October 25.
State cabinet ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced here that the government has finalized a month-long program dedicated to the historic occasion.
He said the series of programs will begin on October 25 at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet ministers and other prominent dignitaries will pay obeisance.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister will also visit the holy martyr sites of Bhai Mati Das-ji, Bhai Sati Das-ji and Bhai Dayala-ji, who made unparalleled sacrifice in the devotion of the Guru.
Later in the evening, a grand Kirtan Darbar will be held at Gurudwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib, where a large congregation of devotees is expected to participate with devotion and reverence. He said that Hind Di Chadar Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed his life in Delhi to protect human rights and religious freedom, which is a unique sacrifice in world history.
The ninth Guru was a true symbol of secularism, unity and universal brotherhood and his life and philosophy serve as a beacon for the entire humanity. Light and sound shows will be organized in all the districts of Punjab from 1 to 18 November, depicting the great life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Kirtan darbars will also be organized in towns and cities blessed by the presence of the Guru.
The main objective of these events is to educate people about the philosophy of the Guru, his life of sacrifice and the eternal message of peace and humanity that inspires millions of people across the world.
He further said that Nagar Kirtan will start from Srinagar on November 19, in which hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits will also participate. This Nagar Kirtan will stop at Jammu on 19 November, Pathankot on 20 November and Hoshiarpur on 21 November before reaching Sri Anandpur Sahib on 22 November. Along with this, on November 20, three Nagar Kirtan Takhts will start from Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo), Faridkot and Gurdaspur and all will end together at Sri Anandpur Sahib. 22 November.
To mark the historic occasion, the state government will organize major events at Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25. A special tent city called “Chakka Nanaki” will be set up to accommodate thousands of devotees coming for the commemoration.
A Sarva-Dharma Sammelan (inter-religious conference) will also be organised, symbolizing the Guru’s message of harmony and universal faith. The holy city will host a special exhibition and a drone show highlighting the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
A special session of the Punjab Assembly will be convened at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 24, dedicated to the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, where eminent personalities will share their views on his philosophy, his supreme sacrifice for human rights and protection of religious freedom.
–IANS
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