Dhadis, poets shed light on Sikh values, teachings

As part of the ongoing series of events being held by the Punjab Government in Anandpur Sahib to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, a ‘Kavi, Dhadi and Kavishar Darbar’ was organised on Monday at the main pandal of Baba Budha Dal Chhawani.

The event, held in the sacred presence of Guru Granth Sahib, focused on the life, sacrifices and teachings of Guru Sahib.

The congregation saw eminent poets, dhadis and kavishars present their soulful compositions. Renowned poets Rachhpal Singh Pal, Karamjit Singh, Manjit Kaur, Zamir Ali, Shubham Mangla and Hari Singh captivated the audience with their ballads based on valour, sacrifice and spiritual wisdom of Sikh Gurus.

The event also witnessed powerful presentations by celebrated jathas like the Dhadi Gurpreet Singh Landran, Kavishar Gurjant Singh Banka and Dhadi Tarsem Singh Moranwali, who filled the atmosphere with their stirring kavishari and traditional vars.

Deepak Bali, Adviser to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab, Secretary Dr Abhinav Trikha, Director Sanjeev Tewari and several other distinguished people attended the event. Giani Bhagwan Singh Johal and Bhai Pritam Singh were the stage secretaries. The series of spiritual and cultural events will continue till Tuesday, when the Atmaras Kirtan Darbar and Sarbat da Bhala programmes will be held at the same venue. The occasion also marks the martyrdom of Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das and Bhai Dyala, who sacrificed their lives alongside Guru Tegh Bahadur. — TNS