Steeped in divinity: Devotees line up at the Golden Temple on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev in Amritsar on Monday. Photo: Sunil Kumar
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, June 14
The Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) observed the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev by organising a kirtan at gurdwara Sri Kalghidhar Sahib. Rendition of hymns by Prabhjot Kaur, ragi jatha of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, GT Road, created an aura of mysticism and spirituality on the occasion.
Nirmal Singh, chief, Chief Khalsa Diwan, said Guru Arjan Dev emerged as a force for the Sikh community and his sacriifices for the community can be recognised only by imbibing his great teachings in one’s personal life. Honorary secretary Sawinder Singh Kathunangal and vice president Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar motivated students to follow the teachings of the fifth Guru.
Dharam Parchar Committee member Prof Hari Singh threw light on the life of Guru Arjan Dev. The event culminated with an ‘ardas’ followed by langar.
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