– Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs designated as the nodal department for conceiving, planning and organizing events
– Minister Sond completes review meetings at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib, Baba Bakala and Patiala for successful execution
Chandigarh, August 18:
Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, today announced that the Punjab Government will commemorate the unparalleled martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with grand events across the state. He said that the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, revered as Hind Di Chadar, will be observed through large-scale commemorative programmes.
Sond informed that in this regard, review meetings with district administrations and key stakeholders have already been completed at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib, Baba Bakala, and Patiala. He added that the state government has designated the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs as the nodal department for all planning and arrangements. He, along with the department’s advisor, Deepak Bali, held consultations with MLAs, officials, councillors, trade representatives, and prominent citizens of the concerned districts.
The Minister announced that the commemorative programmes will be held between November 19 and November 25, 2025 at the state level. He said Punjab is blessed with 135 historical sites associated with Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, out of which 35 are located in Patiala district alone. “The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji is unparalleled in the history of humanity, and under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to spreading the Guru’s eternal message of courage and faith to every corner of the world with the support of the Sikh sangat,” Sond stated.
Highlighting the developmental aspect, the Minister said that besides organising state-level commemorative events at all sacred sites related to Guru Sahib, the government will also undertake large-scale development projects in these towns and villages. He shared that four religious processions (yatras) will commence from different locations and culminate at Sri Anandpur Sahib, passing through almost all major districts and cities of Punjab.
Unveiling further details, Sond said that at Virasat-e-Khalsa in Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Akhand Path Sahib will commence on November 23, 2025, with participation from eminent personalities and religious leaders from across India and abroad. For the convenience of pilgrims, a Tent City will be set up for accommodation, and e-rickshaws will be arranged to facilitate travel to various holy sites. Additionally, the four major cities- Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib, Baba Bakala, and Patiala- will be illuminated with grand decorative lighting.
