City comes alive with vibrant Nagar Kirtan ahead of Guru Nanak Gurpurab

Devotees in large numbers took part in a Nagar Kirtan held ahead of the 556th Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev on Saturday. The gurpurab is set to be celebrated on November 5.

The procession, which commenced from Gurdwara Dewan Asthan in the afternoon, passed through Phagwara Gate, Bhagat Singh Chowk, Mai Hiran Gate, Patel Chowk, Central Jail Road, and Rainak Bazaar, before concluding at the Central Town gurdwara in the evening.

School students and Nihang Singh organisations participated in large numbers. The kirtan jathas recited hymns of the founder of Sikhism, while gatka teams impressed the sangat with their martial skills. The procession was led by Panj Pyaras and a flower-decked palanquin (Palki Sahib). Devotees lined both sides of the route, paying respects to the Guru Granth Sahib, making offerings and receiving parsad.

Among those present were Punjab Minister Mohinder Bhagat, Jalandhar MLA Pargat Singh, DCC chief Rajinder Beri and BJP leader Sarabjit Makkar. Bhagat urged people to imbibe and practice the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev to foster a harmonious and equitable society grounded in equality, peace and social justice.