Devotees line up for Shaheedi Gurpurb

Amritsar: A sea of devotees paid obeisance at Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal, the birthplace of Guru Tegh Bahadur and the Golden Temple on his Shaheedi Gurpurb on Saturday.

Many city-based institutes observed the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru. Situated in a narrow winding lane, close to the Golden Temple, Guru Ke Mahal Gurdwara is situated at Chowk Passiyan, a locality which is considered among the earliest localities established after Sikh Master Guru Ramdas founded the city.

Devotees made a beeline to pay obeisance at the historic gurdwara since dawn. They also paid tributes at Harmandar Sahib and took holy dip in its Amrit Sarovar.

In a separate event, the martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru was virtually observed by the students of Shri Ram Ashram Public School with religious fervour. Students explained the Guru’s life and how he laid down his life to protect Hindu religion, human values, ideals and principles. It is believed that Guru Ramdas and his family used to reside at Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal. Guru Arjan Dev and Guru Hargobind got married here. Guru Tegh Bahadur and Baba Atal Rai were born here. TNS