Tanda/Amritsar, September 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Miri-Piri Khalsa March, being organised to promote Gurmat teachings, Panthic unity and awareness against social evils, moved ahead from Gurdwara Tap Asthan Baba Balwant Singh, Tanda Urmur, on Sunday as part of its third phase.
The march proceeded towards its next destination, Gurdwara Burj Sahib, Dhariwal, amid the participation of a large number of devotees.
Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Tek Singh, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Granthi Giani Gurminder Singh and Baba Gurdial Singh Tanda Wale were among the prominent personalities present at the commencement of the march.
During the religious congregation organised on the occasion, Giani Gurminder Singh shared Sikh history with the devotees and encouraged them to embrace Gurbani and the Sikh way of life.
Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj Stresses Panthic Unity
Addressing the gathering, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj said the Miri-Piri Khalsa March was aimed at reinforcing the Guru’s message that, in times of happiness or difficulty, Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the Sikh’s ultimate spiritual support.
He said the Guru had united Sikhs as one family and called for strengthening Panthic unity by sharing one another’s joys and sorrows.
Giani Gargajj also stressed the need for Sikhs to live according to Gurbani and the principles of Gurmat and collectively confront social challenges.
Highlighting the issue of drug abuse among youth, he said protecting the younger generation from drugs was a shared responsibility. He called for connecting young people with Gurdwaras and Gurbani, encouraging them towards sports and promoting a social boycott of those involved in selling drugs.
He further said the teachings of the Guru encourage people to rise above caste-based discrimination and see humanity as a manifestation of the Divine light.
The Akal Takht Jathedar said the Sikh community’s allegiance remained firmly rooted in Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Panth and Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
He said the Miri-Piri Khalsa March was carrying the message of Chardi Kala, Gurmat-based living, Panthic unity and connecting the younger generation with the Guru.
Giani Gargajj said thousands of devotees were participating in the march and that many young people were taking a pledge to maintain their kesh and live according to the principles of the Guru. He described this as an important aspect of the march’s purpose.
Harjinder Singh Dhami Highlights Gurmat Prachar and Drug Awareness
SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said the objective of the Miri-Piri Khalsa March was to promote Gurmat teachings, familiarise devotees with the principles of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, encourage young people to stay away from drugs and mobilise society against social evils.
He said Miri-Piri was not merely a phrase but a fundamental principle of Sikh life. According to Dhami, this principle guides Sikhs to combine spirituality with social responsibility and stand for truth.
He said it was the responsibility of every Sikh to uphold this principle and thanked the Sangat for its support to the march.
Baba Gurdial Singh Tanda Wale said initiatives aimed at connecting devotees with Gurmat and Sikh history were important. He urged families to connect children with Sikh heritage through Gurbani and Gurmat principles.
Five Beloved Ones, Nishanchi Singhs Honoured
During the programme, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Giani Tek Singh, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and Baba Gurdial Singh honoured the Panj Pyare and Nishanchi Singhs with Guru Bakshish Siropas.
Giani Gurminder Singh performed the service of placing the sacred saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the Palki Sahib.
Large numbers of devotees participated in the Khalsa March, while devotees at various locations welcomed it with showers of flowers. Baba Teja Singh Khude Kuralewale also joined the march along with devotees and expressed reverence towards the Guru.
Among those present were SGPC junior vice-president Baldev Singh Kalyan, executive member Surjit Singh Tugwal, member Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhyasi, secretary Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, deputy secretary Sukhbir Singh, in-charge Rajwinder Singh Joga, GurBhag Singh, head preacher Bhai Sarabjit Singh Dhotian, Giani Baldev Singh Mohali, Bhupinder Singh Butter, Mohandeep Singh and a large number of devotees.
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