Gurmat Samagam organised in remembrance of four sahibzaadas

Amritsar, December 23

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) organised a ‘Gurmat Samagam’ dedicated to martyrdom of Baba Ajit Singh, Baba Jujhar Singh, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, four sahibzaadas (beloved sons) of the tenth Sikh master, Guru Gobind Singh, at gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall at the Golden Temple complex.

Kids recited ‘Japji Sahib’ and students of various educational institutions paid homage to the martyrs of Sri Chamkaur Sahib, including sahibzadas and Mata Gujri through kirtan, kavishari (poetry) and other activities.

Bibi Jagir Kaur, chief, SGPC, said, “The martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sahibzaadas along with his beloved Sikhs, and Mata Gujri, is a shining example of protection of the rights, truth and religion. It is very important for sangat, especially youth to be aware of these pages of the Sikh history.”

She appealed the sangat to make efforts to connect their children with history of the sahibzadas so that a spirit of doing something for the nation and society could be instilled in them.

She also announced Rs 21,000 each for schools/colleges that participated in the ‘Gurmat Samagam’.

The SGPC chief announced that on the occasion of the martyrdom day of younger sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, a youth summit of school/college students would be held on December 26, at gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib with the participation of children from all over the state. Earlier, ‘Akhand Path’ was conducted on the occasion of sahibzada’s martyrdom day.

250 bedsheets donated by sangat

For the convenience of pilgrims and staying at the sarais here, sangat from Pathankot donated 250 bedsheets. Among those who donated the bedsheets include Ranbir Singh, Manpreet Singh, Sandeep Singh and Gurwinder Singh from Gurdwara Singh Sabha of Pathankot. — TNS