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Nagar Kirtan dedicated to Prakash Gurpurb of Sri Guru Gobind Singh decorated from Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Kaumimarg Bureau | January 08, 2022 05:42 PM

 

Amritsar:Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) decorated and carried out a Nagar Kirtan from Sri Akal Takht Sahib, dedicated to the Prakash Gurpurb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh.

The Nagar Kirtan was led by Panj Piaras (five beloved ones) and Sri Guru Granth Sahib were enshrined in a golden palanquin. Due to weather conditions, the Nagar Kirtan was limited to the parikarma of Sri Harmandar Sahib in place of its earlier decided route.

During the inauguration of Nagar Kirtan, head granthi of Sri Harmandar Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh honoured the Panj Piaras, Nishanchi and Nagarchi Singhs with Siropaos (robes of honour). Following, the Sangat recited and sang the Gurbani Kirtan and expressed their devotion by showering flower petals, while walking along the Nagar Kirtan in the parikarma.

Giani Jagtar Singh was performing the service of Chaur Sahib (flying whisk) as he was seated on the golden palanquin. Those present on this occasion included head granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Malkit Singh, SGPC executive committee member S. Harjap Singh Sultanwind, SGPC member Bhai Manjit Singh Bhurakohna, secretary S. Mohinder Singh Ahli, additional secretary S. Sukhdev Singh Bhurakohna, assistant secretary S. Balwinder Singh Kahlwan, S. Sakatar Singh, S. Sulakhan Singh Bhangali, manager of Sri Darbar Sahib S. Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, superintendent S. Malkit Singh Beharwal, and the Sangat.

SGPC President congratulates Sangat on Prakash Gurpurb of the tenth Guru

While congratulating the Sangat on the occasion of Prakash Gurpurb of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru, SGPC President appealed to walk on the path shown by the Guru.

“The life of the tenth Guru is a lighthouse for humanity, from which the priorities of life should be determined. Guru Sahib was a revolutionary leader who raised his voice against oppression and encouraged human beings to live with dignity”, said S. Harjinder Singh Dhami.

SGPC President said the tenth Guru has set a unique ideal in the world’s history of Dharma (righteousness) by sacrificing his entire family for humanity. He appealed to the Sangat to raise voice against the social evils on the occasion of the Guru’s birth anniversary and pay devotion to the Guru by following his life and teachings.

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