349th Martyrdom of 9th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib observed with gaiety and devotion

The 349th martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib was observed with gaiety and devotion on Sunday. Large number of Sikh devotees from various parts of the state participated in the mass congregation ‘Vishal Kirtan Darbar’ at Municipal Grounds, Chilkalguda.

Hyderabad: The 349th martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib was observed with gaiety and devotion on Sunday. Large number of Sikh devotees from various parts of the state participated in the mass congregation ‘Vishal Kirtan Darbar’ at Municipal Grounds, Chilkalguda.

Prabhandak Committee of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Sitafalmandi, president, S Pratap Singh Osahan and secretary S Ranjit said the congregation was marked by the recitations of Shabad Keertans and Kathas by Bhai Binder Singhji Taantisaaz wale of Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib, Bhatinda, Punjab, Giani Nishan Singhji Gandiwind, Head Granthi, Baba Buddha Saheb and other reputed Ragi Jathas. A traditional Guru-ka-Langar was also served to all devotees.

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On Sunday evening, a colourful Nagar Keertan was taken out from Gurudwara Sitafalmandi and passed through the main corridors of Sitafalmandi, Guru Teg Bahadur Bhavan, Deep Lifestyle and lane opposite Balaji Mithai Bhandar.

Along with Nishan Sahebans, Panj Pyaras, Guru Granth Sahib was carried on a decorated vehicle with Keerthani Jathas rendering hymns during the procession. The Sikh youths hailing from Kalgidhar Dashmesh Jatha and other Gatka Jathas displayed their ‘Gatka’ skills with their blunt weapons and kirpans.