Miri Piri Khalsa March to reach Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib in Patiala on August 29

A meeting of Sikh organisations, societies and representatives of various gurdwaras was held at Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib in Patiala on Sunday to discuss preparations for the Miri Piri Khalsa March being organised under the patronage of Akal Takht to commemorate Miri Piri Day dedicated to the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib.

The meeting was led by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive members Surjit Singh Garhi and Jarnail Singh Kartarpur. Discussions were held regarding the nagar kirtan, which will originate from Takht Sri Damdama Sahib and reach Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib, in stages.

Garhi said the march would begin from Gurdwara Patshahi Chhevin and Nauvin, Karhali Sahib, at 9 am on August 29. It would pass through Nanan Su, Balbera, Panjola, Mardaheri, Adda Dandoa, Majal Kalan, Bilaspur, Jhandi, Kallar Bhaini, Adda Ramgarh, Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvin Khera Jattan, Sular, Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvin Moti Bagh Sahib, Fountain Chowk and Leela Bhawan before reaching Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib for a night halt.

The nagar kirtan would resume from Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib at 9 am on August 30 and proceed via Jail Road, Bhadson Road, Sidhuwal, Simbro, Alowal, Adda Dittoopur, Dakonda, Tohra, Tarkheri and Jalla Sodha before reaching Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib via Tarkhan Majra, Sirhind.

Jathedar Garhi appealed to Sikh organisations, sabhas and societies in Patiala to actively participate and contribute to the reception and arrangements for the Miri Piri Khalsa March.

The head Granthi Bhai Pranam Singh, head Granthi Avtar Singh Bahadargarh, Gurdwara manager Bhag Singh, constituency in-charges Amarinder Singh Bajaj and Jaspal Singh Bittu Chatha, and city president Amit Singh Rathi were among present during the meeting.