336th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib Ji observed in Secunderabad

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Secunderabad: The 336rd martyrdom of ninth Sikh Guru "Sri Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahibji'', who spread the message of peace and communal harmony across the world concluded on Sunday with thousands of Sikh devotees and other community faiths observing it with religious fervour, gaiety and devotion by offering prayers.

The major attraction of the concluding event was organised under the aegis of Prabhandak Committee, Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha Sitafalmandi, Secunderabad where over 15,000 Sikh devotees and other community faith participated in the ``VISHAAL KEERTAN DARBAR''(MASS CONGREGATION) by offering prayers to Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Holy Scripture of Sikhs) at new built Gurudwara Sahib, Secunderabad.

The congregation began this morning at 11.00 AM continued until 4.30 PM and was marked by the recitations of Gurubani Keertans and Kathas (Holy Hymns) by the renowned and reputed Ragi Jathas (Sikh Preachers).

Bhai Amarjeet Singhji pf Patila wale, Punjab and Giani Shib Teg Singhji Head Pracharak DGPC and other reputed Ragi Jathas who were specially invited from various parts of the country for the important occasion recited Shabad Keertans that stressed on imbibing the higher values of life and communal harmony for which Guru Nanak Devji strived.

They also have thrown light on the teachings of Sikh Gurus who stood for national integration, peace, brotherhood and communal harmony. They asked devotees to follow the teachings of Sikh Guru which are very relevant these days.

After the culmination of the congregation the traditional Guru Ka Langar (free community kitchen) was served to all the devotees where devotees sit in the same row with great discipline promoting the feelings of togetherness, fraternity and concern for fellow human beings.

Later in the evening, a colourful "NAGAR KEERTAN'' (HOLY PROCESSION) was taken out from the Gurudwara Saheb Seethafalmandi at around 4.30 p.m and and through the main corridors of Mylargadda, Chilkaguda and Secunderabad Railway Station and culminated at Gurudwara Saheb Secunderabad at 9 pm. Nishan Sahebans (religious flags), Panj Pyaras (five beloved ones), displaying of sword fighting skills and other breathtaking skills were displayed all along the procession.

Guru Granth Saheb ji (Holy Scripture of Sikhs) was carried on a beautifully decorated vehicle. Keerthani jathas (group preachers) rendered shabad keertans (holy Hymns) all along the procession.

Prabhandak Committee Members Jaswinder Singh and S Harpal Singh welcomed the devotees at the congregation.