Devotees participate in nagar kirtan to mark Guru’s 350th martyrdom anniversary

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla today extended a warm welcome to the nagar kirtan being organised to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

The Nagar Kirtan commenced from the gurdwara in Sector 22 and proceeded towards Sector 37.

A large number of devotees, Panj Pyare, children, Gatka groups, religious organisations and residents from various parts of the city participated in the nagar kirtan with great devotion and enthusiasm. Babla paid tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur, saying “His teachings inspire mankind to uphold humanity, truth and freedom of faith.”

The Mayor also appreciated the efforts of the organisers and extended best wishes to the Sangat.

The Municipal Corporation had made arrangements for drinking water and langar for the Sangat.

Accorded warm welcome

in Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib: The Shaheedi Nagar Kirtan which set off from Gurdwara Dhobari Sahib in Assam to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur was accorded a warm welcome at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib.

The police presented a guard of honour in respect of the Guru. Head Granthi Giani Pritpal Singh said, “It is our duty to take the philosophy of Guru Tegh Bahadur to every home.” Giani Harpal Singh added that when the Guru started his journey from Anandpur Sahib to Delhi to attain martyrdom, Bhai Sati Das, Bhai Mati Das and Bhai Dayala were martyred before him. “We cal all learn a lot from the Guru’s life and ideology,” he added.