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- A group of 70 Sikh pilgrims departed from Amritsar on Tuesday for a special religious yatra to Bangladesh, where they will participate in commemorations marking two significant events in Sikh history—the 356th Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev and the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- Their stops include Gurdwara Nanakshahi and Gurdwara Sangat Tola in Dhaka, Gurdwara Sikh Temple Estate and Gurdwara Sahib in Chatogram, and Gurdwara Guru Nanak Mandir in Mymensingh.
- The delegation will spend the coming days participating in religious programmes, offering prayers and engaging in community activities at each site.
A group of 70 Sikh pilgrims departed from Amritsar on Tuesday for a special religious yatra to Bangladesh, where they will participate in commemorations marking two significant events in Sikh history—the 356th Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev and the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Organised by the Kar Sewa Sampardai of Sarhali, the contingent assembled at the Amritsar railway station before beginning its journey. Prior to departure, Baba Sukha Singh bestowed a siropa, a traditional robe of honour, upon the devotees. The Sampardai has been coordinating this annual pilgrimage since 2004.
Speaking about the itinerary, Baba Sukha Singh and Baba Hakam Singh said the jatha will pay homage at several prominent gurdwaras across Bangladesh. Their stops include Gurdwara Nanakshahi and Gurdwara Sangat Tola in Dhaka, Gurdwara Sikh Temple Estate and Gurdwara Sahib in Chatogram, and Gurdwara Guru Nanak Mandir in Mymensingh.
The delegation will spend the coming days participating in religious programmes, offering prayers and engaging in community activities at each site.
