Nagar Kirtan departs for Sri Anandpur Sahib

The Nagar Kirtan, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and his revered disciples — Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das and Bhai Dyala Ji — began from Talwandi Sabo. After a night halt in Mohali, the Nagar Kirtan resumed its onward journey to Sri Anandpur Sahib this morning following an Ardas.

The Nagar Kirtan took the route via the Kharar flyover to proceed towards Sri Anandpur Sahib, where devotees gathered at Gurdwara Sri Kartarsar Sahib, Padiala, and paid obeisance by offering a Rumala Sahib.

After the night halt on Friday at Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan, Sohana, and Gurdwara Sri Amb Sahib, the sangat gathered early in the morning. Under the blessed guidance of the Panj Pyare and Nishanchi Singhs, the Nagar Kirtan proceeded towards the next destination with the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was ceremoniously carried from the Sukh Aasan location to the Palki Sahib with complete devotion and adherence to the Sikh maryada. A large number of devotees participated in the ceremony.

Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board Chairman Dr Sunny Singh Ahluwalia, councillor Sarabjit Singh Samana and Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal, along with other officials, attended the ceremony.

The district police welcomed the Palki Sahib with a Guard of Honour. As the Nagar Kirtan set off towards Sri Anandpur Sahib amidst the resounding chants of “Bole So Nihal… Sat Sri Akal!”, a unique sense of spiritual fervour and joy was witnessed among the devotees.

Kang said, “The government feels deeply blessed to commemorate the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib with such devotion.” He urged the sangat to participate in large numbers in the state-level events being organised at Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25.

“For the first time in the history of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, a special session will be held on November 24 at Sri Anandpur Sahib, dedicated to honouring the supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib for the protection of human rights and religious freedom,” he said.