350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI
Madhopur (Pathankot News): To mark the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Nagar Kirtan that started from Srinagar on November 19, today entered Punjab and accorded a heartfelt welcome at the Madhopur Head. Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, Pathankot District Administration and the Sangat greeted the sacred procession with a shower of flowers.
As the Nagar Kirtan stepped into Punjab, a contingent of Punjab Police offered a ceremonial salute. Nihang Singhs added to the spiritual fervour by showcasing the skills of martial art Gatka .
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Pallavi, SSP Daljinder Singh Dhillon, AAP Punjab Vice President Swarn Salaria, District President Amandeep Singh Sandhu, Sahib Singh Sabha, Baljinder Bunty from the Kisan Wing along with various dignitaries were present on the occasion.
From Madhopur, the Nagar Kirtan proceeded through Sujanpur, Malkapur, Chhoti Nehar, Tank Chowk, Bus Stand Pathankot, Lights Chowk and Mission Chowk before halting at Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Mission Road, Pathankot. The procession will depart from the school on November 21 and travel through Simbal Hakk, Chakki bridge, Damtaal, Mirthal and Mansar Toll Plaza before entering Hoshiarpur district.
Notably, the Nagar Kirtan, which commenced from Srinagar on November 19, will move ahead from Pathankot for its next destination and halt at Hoshiarpur on November 21. Covering a total distance of 544 kilometres, the holy procession will conclude at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22.
