Nagar kirtan organised in Poonch on Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev

The 556th Parkash Purb of Shree Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated in Poonch, drawing a crowd of over 10,000 people, who participated in the grand nagar kirtan on Monday.

As the Sikhs observed the festival, Narinder Singh, the president of the District Gurudwara Parbandak Committee, said people of all faiths, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians, came together to celebrate this occasion.

“I congratulate everyone on the occasion of Parkash Purab of Shree Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Nagar Kirtan has also been organised in the gurdwara today. Hindus, Muslims, Sikh, and Christians are all together celebrating this occasion today,” Singh said.

During the celebrations, Harcharan Singh, Secretary of the District Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (DGPC), announced that to commemorate the Parkash Purab, children showcased their skills with traditional weapons and langars were organised.

“To commemorate the Parkash Purab, Mahan Nagar Kirtan was organised at Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, located on the ITI Ground. Everyone joined us here with love and respect. On one side, children showcased their skills with weapons, and on the other side, langars were organised,” Singh said.