350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

Face2News/Chandigarh 

In heartfelt respect to the supreme sacrifice of Hind Di Chadar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab Government has rolled out an extensive calendar of Kirtan Samagams and spiritual congregations across historic Gurudwaras associated with the sacred footsteps (Charan-chhoh) of the Ninth Sikh Guru. The month-long events, which has begun on November 1 and continue till November 25, resonating with the Guru’s message of self-sacrifice, peace and communal harmony. 

An official spokesperson said that the commemorative journey has entered its mid-phase with spiritually charged programmes, bringing together Sangats in large numbers across various districts. 

Giving further details, he said that on November 10, Kirtan Samagams will be held at Gurudwara Sahib Seel (Patiala), Gurudwara Sahib Lang (Patiala) and Gurudwara Patshahi Nauvin, Jakhwali (Fatehgarh Sahib). The following day, November 11, holy congregations will take place at Gurudwara Sahib Harpalpur and Gurudwara Sahib Agaul (Patiala) alongside Gurudwara Sri Nauvi Patshahi, Kalour (Fatehgarh Sahib). 

The spiritual fervour will continue on November 12 with gatherings at Gurudwara Sahib Kale Ke, Sri Amritsar Sahib; Gurudwara Sahib Magar Sahib (Patiala) and Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Bassi Pathana (Fatehgarh Sahib). The same day, devotees will assemble at Gurudwara Sri Manji Sahib Nauvin Patshahi, Mullowal (Sangrur) and Bhai Maha Singh Diwan Hall, Sri Muktsar Sahib. 

At these sacred places, Gurbani Kirtan, Katha Vichar Samagams and Ardas will immerse devotees in the divine teachings of Guru Sahib, whose unparalleled sacrifice for the protection of faith and human dignity continues to inspire humanity, he added.