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- The arrival of the Palki Sahib, carrying the revered Guru Granth Sahib and led by the Panj Pyare and the Nishan Sahib, was met with profound devotion as thousands of devotees lined the route in prayer and reverence.
- A deeply moving Nagar Kirtan commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur reached the sacred town of Anandpur Sahib this morning, marking the culmination of a spiritually rich pilgrimage that began in Srinagar on November 19.
- Its arrival at Anandpur Sahib stands as a powerful reminder of his legacy and the enduring spirit of faith, unity and devotion among the Sikh Panth.
A deeply moving Nagar Kirtan commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur reached the sacred town of Anandpur Sahib this morning, marking the culmination of a spiritually rich pilgrimage that began in Srinagar on November 19.
The holy procession originated from Gurdwara Patshahi Chhevin in Srinagar and made its way through Jammu, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar and Jajj Chowk before arriving at the birthplace of the Khalsa. The arrival of the Palki Sahib, carrying the revered Guru Granth Sahib and led by the Panj Pyare and the Nishan Sahib, was met with profound devotion as thousands of devotees lined the route in prayer and reverence.
Upon reaching Anandpur Sahib, prayers were offered at Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, following which the sacred scripture was respectfully installed at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib. The atmosphere was charged with spirituality, as hymns and shabads echoed across the town, drawing pilgrims into moments of reflection and faith.
The Nagar Kirtan witnessed remarkable participation from Sikh institutions and local communities. Sant Baba Sewa Singh of Rampur Khera, along with various Sikh organisations, extended wholehearted support to the procession. A highlight of the journey was the continuous Gatka performance by the Bhai Bachittar Singh Gatka Akhara from Hathur, led by Harpreet Singh, showcasing traditional Sikh martial arts throughout the 544-kilometre route.
Devotion overflowed at every stop along the way. In one notable instance, overwhelming crowds between Rampur Khera and Hoshiarpur delayed the procession by nearly 15 hours as worshippers gathered in large numbers to witness the sacred moment. Community kitchens, or langars, were set up across towns and villages, offering food and hospitality to all, reflecting the Sikh ethos of service and equality.
Organised through the collective efforts of the Sikh community, the Nagar Kirtan paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, revered as ‘Hind Di Chadar’ for his unwavering stand for religious freedom. Its arrival at Anandpur Sahib stands as a powerful reminder of his legacy and the enduring spirit of faith, unity and devotion among the Sikh Panth.
