Sri Goindwal Sahib, September 17, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
Amid centenary events dedicated to 450th Jyoti Jot Diwas (passing away day) of Sri Guru Amardas, the third Sikh Guru, Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) was organised today from Gurdwara Sri Tapiana Sahib Sri Khadoor Sahib to Gurdwara Sri Baoli Sahib Sri Goindwal Sahib as per ancient Sikh traditions, which was attended by Jathedars of three Takhts, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, leaders of different Panthic organisations and sampradas (religious branch).
Under the auspices of Sri Guru Granth Sahib and leadership of Panj Piaras (five beloved ones), the Nagar Kirtan reached Gurdwara Sri Baoli Sahib on foot and all along the way a large groups of community welcomed Sri Guru Granth Sahib by offering Rumala Sahib and giving Siropaos (robes of honour) to the Panj Piaras to express their reverence.
In Nagar Kirtan, Nihang Singh parties participated with elephants, horses and camels and different types of langar were arranged by the Sangat at various places. Along with this, band parties from different schools and colleges and a large number of students participated and the Gurbani singing Jathas sang Guru’s praise together to express their devotion.
Before the commencement of Nagar Kirtan, a Gurmat Samagam (religious congregation) was organized at Gurdwara Sri Tapiana Sahib Sri Khadur Sahib, in which the head granthi of Sri Harmandar Sahib and Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh recited the holy Hukamnama for the congregation.
On this occasion, SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami praised the life of Sri Guru Amardas having values of Sehaj (tranquility), Sewa (voluntary service), Samarpan (dedication) and Drirhta (determination).
He said that the third Guru served Sri Guru Angad Dev continuously for many years before he was given the Guruship and he used to go from Khadoor Sahib to Goindwal Sahib to fetch water from Beas River for bathing service of the second Guru.
This service by the Guru is a very important and forever an inspirational source for the Sikh world. He said that today’s Nagar Kirtan, dedicated to the service of Sri Guru Amardas, will create a feeling of love for the Guru in the Sangat. He said that getting an opportunity to celebrate the centenary event in our time is a historic and memorable moment for us and Sangat.
Among the Panthic leaders and prominent personalities present in Nagar Kirtan are SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Sultan Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh, chief of Damdami Taksal Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, head of Buddha Dal Baba Balbir Singh 96 Crori,
Dal Panth Baba Bidhi Chand Samprada head Baba Avtar Singh Sursingh, Tarna Dal Baba Bakala head Baba Joga Singh, Baba Sewa Singh Kar Sewa Khadoor Sahib, Baba Kashmir Singh Kar Sewa Bhuri Wale, Baba Narinder Singh Hazur Sahib Wale, SGPC senior vice president Harbhajan Singh Masana, SGPC general secretary Bhai Rajinder Singh Mehta, a large number of SGPC member, religious personalities and SGPC officers.
Religious congregation continued, main centenary event on September 18
On the occasion of the 450th Joti Jot Diwas of Sri Guru Amardas being organised at Sri Goindwal Sahib, the religious congregations continued in the Diwan Hall of Gurdwara Sri Baoli Sahib. Different Dhadi Kavishar (balladeer poetry) groups connected the congregation with the Guru history and Panthic poets presented poems related to the life history of the Guru in the Kavi Darbar.
Meanwhile, SGPC general secretary Bhai Rajinder Singh Mehta said that after the bhog (concluding ceremony) of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, main centenary events will be held at Gurdwara Sri Baoli Sahib on September 18, in which important personalities of the Sikh community will pay reverence to the Gurus.
He said that lakhs of devotees are paying obeisance during these centenary events, for which necessary arrangements have been made.
He said that on this historic occasion, full support is being given by various dignitaries, Sampradas and Sangat. Arrangements have been made for langars, parking, health services, shoe houses and along with this, e-rickshaws have also been made operational for the convenience of the Sangat reaching here.
