Sangat Welcomes Nagar Kirtan With Khalsa Fervor
Sri Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh, November 22:
The magnificent Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, which began from Faridkot, was accorded warm and grand welcome by Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Member of Parliament Malwinder Singh Kang upon its arrival at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
The devotees greeted the religious procession with Khalsa fervor, spirit and enthusiasm. This Nagar Kirtan started from the holy Baba Farid Ji’s Tap Asthan at Qila Mubarak in district Faridkot. Upon reaching Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sangat, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains and MP Malwinder Singh Kang accorded the religious procession a grand reception.
A contingent of Punjab Police presented Guard of Honour to the Nagar Kirtan. Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains also honored the Panj Pyare Sahiban and the five Nishanchi Sahiban participating in the Nagar Kirtan by presenting them siropas.
Baba Lakha Singh Nanaksar, who contributed significantly to the Nagar Kirtan, was also felicitated.
Rupnagar district administration and local sangat and organizations warmly welcomed the Nagar Kirtan with enthusiasm. Devotees showered flower petals on the Palki Sahib (palanquin) carrying Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as a mark of devotion.
After the Nagar Kirtan reached Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains respectfully and gracefully installed the sacred Sri Guru Granth Sahib at Gurdwara Sri Sis Ganj Sahib.
Starting from Faridkot, the Nagar Kirtan had passed through Ferozepur, Moga, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib and Chamkaurh Sahib before culminating at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
