GRAND KIRTAN DARBAR TO BE ORGANISED AT GURDWARA SRI RAKAB GANJ SAHIB ON SAME EVENING
New Delhi/ Chandigarh, October 16-
The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will commence a series of commemorative events dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, by performing an Ardas at the Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in New Delhi on October 25.
Addressing the media today at Punjab Bhawan New Delhi Cabinet Ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Tarunpreet Singh Sond along with Advisor (Tourism & Cultural Affairs) Deepak Bali announced that the state government has finalized the month-long schedule dedicated to this historic occasion. They informed that the series of event will begin on October 25 at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Ministers and other prominent dignitaries will pay obeisance. On this occasion, the Chief Minister will also visit the sacred martyrdom sites of Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, and Bhai Dayala Ji, who made unparalleled sacrifices in devotion to the Guru.
Later in the evening, a grand Kirtan Darbar will be held at Gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib, where a large congregation of devotees is expected to participate with devotion and reverence. They said that Hind di Chadar Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji laid down his life in Delhi to protect human rights and religious freedom a sacrifice unmatched in world history. The Ninth Guru was a true symbol of secularism, unity, and universal brotherhood, and his life and philosophy continue to serve as a beacon of light for all humanity.
From November 1 to 18, Light and Sound Shows will be held in all districts of Punjab, depicting the great life and teachings of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Kirtan darbars will also be organized in towns and cities blessed by the Guru’s presence. The core objective of these events is to educate people about the Guru’s philosophy, his life of sacrifice, and the eternal message of peace and humanity that continues to inspire millions across the globe. They said that on November 18, a Kirtan Darbar will be organized at Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir).
They further said that next day, November 19, a Nagar Kirtan will commence from Srinagar, in which hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits will also join the congregation. This Nagar Kirtan will halt at Jammu on November 19, Pathankot on November 20, and Hoshiarpur on November 21, before reaching Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22. Simultaneously, on November 20, three Nagar Kirtans will start from Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo), Faridkot, and Gurdaspur, and all will culminate together at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22. They further elaborated that to mark this historic occasion, the Punjab Government will organize major events at Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25.
A special Tent City named “Chakk Nanaki” will be established for the accommodation of thousands of devotees arriving for the commemoration. A Sarv-Dharm Sammelan (Interfaith Conference) will also be held, symbolizing the Guru’s message of harmony and universal faith. The sacred city will further host a special exhibition and a drone show highlighting the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. On November 24, a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will be convened at Sri Anandpur Sahib, dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom, where eminent personalities will share their thoughts on his philosophy, his supreme sacrifice for human rights, and the preservation of religious freedom.
The series of events, beginning on October 25 at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, will conclude on November 25 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. On this concluding day, statewide blood donation camp will be held, alongside a large-scale plantation drive by the Forest Department under the theme “Sarbat da Bhala Ikkatarta” (Unity for the Welfare of All). It was further informed that for this sacred 350th martyrdom commemoration, spiritual leaders and saints from across the globe have been consulted and have extended their blessings and valuable suggestions.
They further said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government feels truly privileged to have been entrusted with the honor of organizing these historic commemorations during its tenure. They appealed to devotees and Sikh Sangat across India and abroad to participate in these events with full religious fervour, enthusiasm and gaiety. They said that 70 lakh students of the government and private schools of Punjab will be daily apprised about the life, philosophy and sacrifice of Guru sahib in their daily curriculum. They said that prominent dignitaries including President and Prime Minister of India, Chief Ministers of several states, Ambassadors of various countries along with other dignitaries will be invited to these events.
