Celebrating the 350th Martyrdom Day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji
The 350th martyrdom year of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the ninth Guru of Sikhism, along with his three Sikh companions, Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, and Bhai Dayala Ji, is being celebrated worldwide with grandeur.
Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji had a special connection with Agra and visited the city multiple times. Two historic Gurudwaras in Agra, Gurudwara Guru Ka Tal and Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha Maithan, are hosting major celebrations this year.
Key Events:
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22 November:
A grand Nagar Kirtan will depart from Gurudwara Guru Ka Tal in Agra to Gurudwara Shish Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, marking the historical route where the Guru was taken 350 years ago.-
The procession will start at 6:00 AM and reach Delhi by evening.
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The Nagar Kirtan will feature the decorated palanquin of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Panj Pyare, Nishanchis, ragis from about 15 Agra Gurudwaras, and devotees.
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Around 15 buses and 50 cars will participate, all decorated with Nishan Sahib.
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Police administration along the route has been coordinated to ensure a safe and disciplined procession.
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24 November:
A grand Kirtan Samagam will be held at Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha Maithan from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM. -
25 November:
At Gurudwara Guru Ka Tal, the six-month long Sehaj Paath will conclude from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with participation from nearly 100 families.
An evening Diwan will be held from 7:00 PM to midnight at Bhai Nand Lal Hall.
Sant Baba Pritam Singh Ji has urged the Agra Sikh Sangat to reach Gurudwara Guru Ka Tal by 6:00 AM to ensure the Nagar Kirtan departs on time.
Key attendees include Jaspal Singh Chawla, Paramjeet Makkar, Shyam Bhojwani, Praveen Arora, Bunty Grover, Paramjeet Singh Sarna, Lucky Setia, and Pali Sethi.
