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- Groups including Chandigarh’s Kendri Singh Sabha, Ludhiana’s Gian Pragas Trust, and Amritsar’s Akaal Purkh Ki Fauj (APKF) announced a series of events culminating in the Guru Sis Marg Yatra, a symbolic journey retracing the legendary route taken by Bhai Jaita Ji.
- The pilgrimage will begin on October 3 at Delhi’s historic Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and conclude on October 5 at Gurdwara Sis Ganj in Anandpur Sahib.
- Organisers say the Nagar Kirtan and related programmes will not only pay tribute to the Guru’s supreme sacrifice but also serve as a reminder of Sikhism’s enduring commitment to justice, equality, and faith.
Several prominent Sikh organisations have joined forces to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru revered for his unwavering stand for religious freedom.
Groups including Chandigarh’s Kendri Singh Sabha, Ludhiana’s Gian Pragas Trust, and Amritsar’s Akaal Purkh Ki Fauj (APKF) announced a series of events culminating in the Guru Sis Marg Yatra, a symbolic journey retracing the legendary route taken by Bhai Jaita Ji.
The pilgrimage will begin on October 3 at Delhi’s historic Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and conclude on October 5 at Gurdwara Sis Ganj in Anandpur Sahib. Along the way, the procession will pass through significant towns such as Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh), Sonepat, Karnal, Ambala, Nabha, Zirakpur, and Kiratpur Sahib — each holding deep ties to Sikh history.
Speaking to the media, former Jathedar Giani Kewal Singh, Dr Khushal Singh of Kendri Singh Sabha, and Salochanbir Singh of Gian Pragas Trust outlined the yatra’s itinerary. They emphasised that the journey honours Bhai Jaita Ji’s unparalleled bravery in transporting the severed head of Guru Tegh Bahadur from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk to Anandpur Sahib, defying Mughal authority and risk to life.
Organisers say the Nagar Kirtan and related programmes will not only pay tribute to the Guru’s supreme sacrifice but also serve as a reminder of Sikhism’s enduring commitment to justice, equality, and faith.
